Iron-containing supplements, some labeled "especially for women,"reduce the risk of iron overload in women who are not menstruating.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Iron-containing supplements, especially those labeled "especially for women," are typically designed to address iron deficiency, common among women of menstruating age due to blood loss during menstruation. They do not reduce the risk of iron overload; in fact, taking these supplements when not needed (e.g., by women who are not menstruating and do not have an iron deficiency) can increase the risk of iron overload.

Iron-Containing Supplements, Some Labeled "Especially for Women,"reduce the Risk of Iron