What are the side effects of using Iron (Fe) supplementation?
Fe mineral poisoning is rare, possibly occurring most commonly in children who have found and eaten Fe supplements, mistaking them for sweets. Others at risk from Fe poisoning are people with haemochromatosis, a genetically inherited disorder which affects about 3 people in every 1000. In rare instances, the accumulation of Fe in the body over a long period causes a form of iron poisoning called siderosis. This condition can be a result of numerous repeated blood transfusions, and has also been associated with long-term regular drinking of alcoholic drinks brewed in Fe containers. Siderosis is characterized by a distinctive grayness of the skin. If Fe toxicity is suspected, seek advice from your doctor. Neither diets nor any particular foods are known to help the problem, although some experts suggest that giving 500ml of blood weekly should help to reduce the levels of iron in the blood. Back to Top of page Return to Mineral Supplements from Iron page Go to Home page var infolink_pid
Fe mineral poisoning is rare, possibly occurring most commonly in children who have found and eaten Fe supplements, mistaking them for sweets. Others at risk from Fe poisoning are people with haemochromatosis, a genetically inherited disorder which affects about 3 people in every 1000. In rare instances, the accumulation of Fe in the body over a long period causes a form of iron poisoning called siderosis. This condition can be a result of numerous repeated blood transfusions, and has also been associated with long-term regular drinking of alcoholic drinks brewed in Fe containers. Siderosis is characterized by a distinctive grayness of the skin. If Fe toxicity is suspected, seek advice from your doctor. Neither diets nor any particular foods are known to help the problem, although some experts suggest that giving 500ml of blood weekly should help to reduce the levels of iron in the blood. Back to Top of page Return to Mineral Supplements from Iron page Go to Home page var infolink_pid
