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I accidentally took 72mg of iron (ferrous fumarate) gummies today, 36mg this morning and then another 36mg 6 hours later after my work shift. i am slightly anemic and weigh 230lbs. am i at risk for iron poisoning or toxicity?

Q: i accidentally took 72mg of iron (ferrous fumarate) gummies today, 36mg this morning and then another 36mg 6 hours later after my work shift. i am slightly anemic and weigh 230lbs. am i at risk for iron poisoning or toxicity?

: No, not at all. As a matter of fact, you need to take at least 300mg of ferrous fumarate a day if you are iron deficient.

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No, not at all. As a matter of fact, you need to take at least 300mg of ferrous fumarate a day if you are iron deficient.

Answered 9/19/2023

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A member asked:

I accidentally took 72mg of iron (ferrous fumarate) gummies today, 36mg this morning and then another 36mg 6 hours later after my work shift. i am slightly anemic and weigh 230lbs. am i at risk for iron poisoning or toxicity?

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