is it ok if i take an iron supplement. im 14, but latly i have been extremly tired, and have headaches. i am afraid however, sicne my blood tests didnt come back wrong, they came back normal 3 weeks ago, if i take an iron supplement, i will overdose. is that possible? thanks.
2007-11-19 09:25:27 · 11 answers · asked by joe 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You shouldn't take anything without discussing it with your doctor. Or at least your parents. Too many vitamins can actually be more harmful than useful.
Maybe you're growing right now. That takes a lot out of a body. It makes you tired!
Besides school just started a couple of months ago. There is a myriad of reasons why you could be feeling tired!
2007-11-19 09:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if you can overdose on Iron supplements as I know with vitamins the body only takes it daily allowance and they rejects the rest. If your test came back normal then it is possible that it could be something other than insufficient iron
Try going back to the doctor but if your convinced its an iron problem eat more greens and there is water that you can buy with high volumes of iron in it. Drink a lot of orange juice also as it helps to absorb the iron.... and Guiness has a iron of iron try it as a punch with milk nutmeg and vanilla essence... mmmmm!
Iron tablets have a tendency to make you constipated and when you do gone you could have a shock as it might come out black... this is a road a absolutely refused to go down when i was pregnant and after having the baby
2007-11-19 09:35:52 · answer #2 · answered by Sugar S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are 14, especially if you are female, it should be ok if you take a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement which contains just the RDA of iron. Since your blood tests are normal, a little iron might perk you up. As long as you are taking the RDA of iron, you will not be in danger of overdosing.
2007-11-19 09:31:42 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't need one don't take one. Why use something you don't need won't overdose, on low dose, but why take one you you don't need. I don't know whats causing you're other problem. You should get some diagnoses for the fatigue and headaches , before you start with any supplements. Check with your doctor.
2007-11-19 09:37:05 · answer #4 · answered by redd headd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overdosing on those supplements could send your body into shock, meaning no more iron pills for a long time.
2007-11-19 09:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by Casu. 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Too much iron will constipate you!
Use your search bar to research iron intake.
At age 14, you really need to be eating food that provides what your body requires. As you age, you will realize how diet and exercise affect you.
2007-11-19 09:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by deltawiredchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most supplements are for 12 and over..just take the dose they say on the bottle..you won't overdose..
2007-11-19 09:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by madsmaha1 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Talk to you physician. If you are iron deficient he/she will recommend you take supplements and the proper amount. You can overdose and develop kidney/liver damage if you are not careful.
2007-11-19 09:29:03 · answer #8 · answered by anosey1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no you should be fine taking the reommended dosage. however if your tests came back fine and didnt show u to be anemic~why do you want the extra iron?
2007-11-19 09:30:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never take iron without a doctor's approval. It can cause colon cancer. Find out the cause of your headaches and fatigue.
2007-11-19 09:28:53 · answer #10 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋