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I'm taking an iron supplement which has 27 mg and a multivitamin which has 18 mg of iron. is this too much?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No, but.....: That is not too much but if you are not iron deficient, why are you taking it in the first place?

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 7/25/2013

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A member asked:

I'm taking an iron supplement which has 27 mg and a multivitamin which has 18 mg of iron. is this too much?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Davis agreed

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