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Facts About Dietary Supplements: Iron

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Publication Year: 2007
Language: English
Website: http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iron-HealthProfessional/

This fact sheet answers important questions about iron and iron supplementation. It includes information on what foods provide iron, what affects iron absorption, recommended daily allowance (RDA) for iron, information about iron deficiency, supplements, and who should be cautious of iron supplements. There is also a discussion of the medical controversies about iron, and the health risks of iron overload.

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Source

Office of Dietary Supplements
6100 Executive Blvd., Room 3B01, MSC 7517
Bethesda MD 20892-7517

Phone: 301-435-2920

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