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I (21yr m) took 1 (28mg of iron bisglycinate) for 3-4 days not knowing that iron can be bad for you. my stomach doesnt hurt but ive been having diarrhea. should i be worried about iron toxicity?

Q: i (21yr m) took 1 (28mg of iron bisglycinate) for 3-4 days not knowing that iron can be bad for you. my stomach doesnt hurt but ive been having diarrhea. should i be worried about iron toxicity?

: That amount of iron is not enough to be toxic to anyone. I suspect any symptoms you are having are unrelated,

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

That amount of iron is not enough to be toxic to anyone. I suspect any symptoms you are having are unrelated,

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/1/2022

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A member asked:

I (21yr m) took 1 (28mg of iron bisglycinate) for 3-4 days not knowing that iron can be bad for you. my stomach doesnt hurt but ive been having diarrhea. should i be worried about iron toxicity?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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