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Re: Medical Myths
And then there is the belief that spinach is a good source of iron, due to a mistake made when the iron content was first measured. Even worse, spinach contains substances that actually hinder the absorption of iron.
Another misconception concerning iron is that everyone (especially women) need iron supplements. Some people are anaemic because their bodies don't absorb iron, not because their diet is iron-deficient, and some forms of anaemia are caused by other problems. Iron overdoses can be fatal - especially in children - or cause serious health problems. People with haemochromatosis, a very common genetic condition in whites, may develop chronic health problems and eventually die from what is usually considered just normal amounts of iron in the diet.
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