Iron Overload Related to Excessive Vitamin C Intake

  1. Mark A. Mallory, MD;
  2. Chalengpoj Sthapanachai, MD; and
  3. Kris V. Kowdley, MD
  1. From University of Washington School of Medicine; Seattle, WA 98144.

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    A 61-year-old woman was referred to the University of Washington iron overload clinic after presenting with fatigue. She reported a 27-year history of oral iron supplementation with 325 mg of ferrous sulfate twice per …

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