A 49-year-old member asked:

I have high blood iron levels. are there any adverse effects from this?

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Dr. Benjamin Lerneranswered

Vascular Surgery 21 years experience

Depends: If your iron is too high you may have a condition called hemochromatosis which can have many consequences. You should talk to your doctor.

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