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Is the Iron in prenatal vitamins too much for a non-prego woman?
I know prenatal vitamins are a good multivitamin whether or not your pregnant, and that men and women alike can take them. What I am curious about is the iron content in them. Is there such a thing as too much iron? I am a 22 yr old female if that matters.
September 8th, 2010 - 07:15
Too much Iron is toxic. And it can cause constipation. Most menstruating women can do with a bit extra iron. Especially if they have "heavy" periods.
As long as your stool is not dark and you are not constipated it should be fine.
September 8th, 2010 - 07:15
You can take too much iron, but in prenatal vit, it’s ok. I take them cause they have lots of B vitamins and are less expensive than multiple vitamins. many women continue them post delivery.