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If there is a high iron content to your water, could you possibly have an iron overdose? especially if you eat foods like red meat and spinach often?

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Absolutely: Absolutely this is a common cause of iron od.

Answered 2/17/2013

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