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Iron supplements
 
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Iron supplements and heart attacks



Alternative names:
heart attacks and iron supplements

Information:

Question:
Do iron supplements contribute to heart attacks?

Answer:
There is no conclusive evidence that iron supplements contribute to heart attacks. Younger women in their childbearing years need to make sure they are getting at least 15 milligrams of iron a day. See iron in diet.



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