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Why You Should Not Take Iron Every Day Without Medical Guidance

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According to the NIH, the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for adults for iron is 45 mg per day, with intake beyond this level being potentially unsafe. Taking iron supplements every day without a proven deficiency can lead to a dangerous buildup of the mineral in the body, with significant health consequences.