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Iron Toxicity On this page: What is iron toxicity? Iron toxicity occurs when the body has too much iron. The …
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Iron in foods Last updated February 21, 2025 HealthLink BC … Series Download PDF Document English Why do I need iron? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin. …
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Iron Deficiency Anemia On this page: Cause … Self-Care What is iron deficiency anemia? Iron deficiency anemia means that your body doesn't have …
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Iron (Fe) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An iron test checks the amount of iron in the blood. Iron (Fe) is a mineral needed for …
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… Getting Enough Iron On this page: Overview Overview What is the recommended daily amount of iron? The recommended daily amount of iron varies. Most people need the following amount of iron
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Iron and your health Last updated February 21, 2025 … 68c Nutrition Series Download PDF Document English Why is iron important? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin. …
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… Phlebotomy for Too Much Iron On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It … body. Regular phlebotomy treats people who have too much iron in their blood, such as with hemochromatosis , or who … as with polycythemia . Removing blood regularly decreases iron levels in the body by reducing the number of iron-rich …
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Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers Last updated … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is iron important for my child? Iron is a mineral that’s used to help make red blood cells …
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… limited or you are losing weight. Make sure to get enough iron. Rectal bleeding may make you lose iron. Good sources of iron include: Beef Lentils. Spinach. Raisins. Iron-enriched …
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… is hemochromatosis? Hemochromatosis happens when too much iron builds up in the body. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin, the part of your blood that carries … oxygen to all of your cells. But when there is too much iron, it can damage the liver and heart and lead to other …