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Can taking iron pills make you gain weight?

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Dr. Nimish Gosrani answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Iron: No, this is not the case.Weight gain usually occurs with excessive carbohydrate intake, very little exercise and any hormonal imbalance.The solution?Focus on low glycemic index foods, regular exercise and correction of any hormonal imbalance.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/12/2013

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