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My hemoglobin level is 16.8.. i am taking gnc multivitamin which contain iron and vitamin c 500 mg so is this the cause of high hemoglibin level.male?

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No: Nutritional supplements are an unlikely cause of elevated hemoglobin. However, even though high your hemoglobin is not abnormally high. You may wish to consult this site for more info in this topic. http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/complete-blood-count/basics/results/PRC-20014088

Answered 2/4/2021

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