If people can die from it, what's doin' it ? and why ? how ?
2006-12-19 13:42:27 · 5 answers · asked by roseneko 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
You cannot kill yourself acute by taking iron tablets (at least not very easily), but an overdose still should be evaluated by a physician. On the other hand children can be seriously poisoned by iron, particular very young children. See the link below. IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT IRON POISONING IN SOMEONE YOU KNOW OR YOURSELF, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
High dose of iron over a very long period of time can be fatal, but it is highly unlikely. Iron overload will eventually damage your liver enough that you can get cirrhosis. It is very rare unless you have some specific genetic disorders. Additionally, a person would become quite ill before they died, and it is treatable.
2006-12-19 13:55:39 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffrey P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iron supplement is very constipating. Your body will only absorb what it needs but you could become very plugged up. Drink lots of water. Take only reccommended doses.
2006-12-19 21:49:48 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only way it would kill u is if u overload on it. anything u do to much isnt good for ur body. just be careful and follow directions and it'll be fine. God Bless â¥
2006-12-19 21:49:30 · answer #3 · answered by ○HiD○ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too much iron will overload their bloodstream, and mess up the transport of oxygen to the cells in their bodies
2006-12-19 21:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by crossndunk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-19 21:44:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋