A member asked:

I have a high rbc (5.13, 32yo female), probably from taking iron pills. will eating iron rich foods contribute to high rbc or is it safe?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Upper normal: Extra iron is usually excreted. There are some problems, hemosiderosis- tissue iron if very excessive! moderation is good!

Answered 1/30/2014

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