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What are the health implications of too much iron in the blood?

Also are there any ways of reducing it without blood letting?

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  • 2 decades ago
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    High blood iron levels can increase the risk of heart disease. Iron has been shown to speed the oxidation of cholesterol, a process thought to increase the damage to arteries that ultimately leads to cardiovascular disease.

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