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December 31, 2024 at 2:24 pm

Iron Overload: The Silent Bone Breaker

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metta
December 31, 2024 at 2:25 pm

To lower iron levels, you can:
Avoid iron supplements: Iron supplements and multivitamins can increase iron levels.
Avoid vitamin C supplements: Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Avoid alcohol: Alcohol can damage the liver.
Avoid raw fish and shellfish: Some older research suggests that Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria found in coastal waters, can infect shellfish and grow best in the body when iron levels are high.
Eat calcium-rich foods: Calcium can inhibit the absorption of iron. Examples include yogurt, milk, cheese, tofu, and green leafy vegetables.
Eat non-sourdough, yeast-fermented bread: Non-sourdough, yeast-fermented bread with at least 50% whole grain can help slow the absorption of iron.
Drink tea and coffee: The tannins in tea and coffee may reduce iron absorption.
Replace mammal meat with white poultry meat and lean fish: White poultry meat and lean fish meat from cod, plaice, and redfish are better options than mammal meat.

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