What are the symptoms of excess iron in your diet?

Answer by  YellowCup (1650)

Excess iron can happen following a drastic diet change or taking iron supplements without consent from a doctor. The symptoms of iron excess can vary between men and women and age. Symptoms may include: fatigue, abdominal pain, weakness, unexplained weight loss, pain in the joints. Prolong iron excess can lead to arthritis, liver cancer, diabetes, and even heart failure.

Answer by  collingwood (122)

Excess iron can cause lethargy, irritation of the stomach (causing nausea and possibly vomiting in very large doses), joint pain and heart palpitations.

Answer by  dr84bhl (2789)

It can damage your liver and heart, your skeletomuscular system can also be damaged. There can be effects on your skin.

Answer by  gummie (738)

I have taken iron supplements when pregnant and they led to constipation and extremely hard stools. You might also have some stomach pain.