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Iron overload can be caused by multiple blood transfusions.
Please don't stop there ! Excess iron can easily occur due to taking dietary supplements such as the ones some women take for certain medical problems . An excess of iron (about two times the "daily requirement" will lead to iron poisoning and quite possibly death . Please consult with a real doctor when you start playing around with your health . Far too many simple things that we have access to in our homes can kill you if used incorrectly . If you don't have a doctor, talk to a pharmacist, they can help put you on a safe track.
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How is excess stored iron in the body treated?
Phlebotomy, or blood removal, has been used with some success. Iron chelation using drugs such as desferrioxamine help patients excrete excess stores of iron.
What is the excess of stored food in humans?
The excess of food that is stored in the human body is known as fat. A person must be mindful of having too much fat storage, as this can cause a strain on the body.
Where is excess glucose in the body stored?
It is stored in the liver as glycogen. It is converted into glycogen by insulin.
What is the storage form of glucose in the human body?
The human body stores excess glucose as glycogen. The storage areas for glycogen are limited, therefore any carbohydrates that are consumed beyond that capacity is stored as fat, of which the body can store an unlimited amount.
What are iron tests?
a group of blood tests that are done to evaluate the iron level in blood serum, the body's capacity to absorb iron, and the amount of iron actually stored in the body.
Are there any problems with excess stored iron in the body?
It has been theorized that excess stored iron can lead to atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease.
How is excess stored iron in the body treated?
Phlebotomy, or blood removal, has been used with some success. Iron chelation using drugs such as desferrioxamine help patients excrete excess stores of iron.
How is iron stores and transported in the body?
Iron taken in excess is stored in two forms ferritin and hemosiderin. Iron that is not used for erythropoiesis is stored in the mononuclear phagocytic system (MPS) or the reticloendothelial (RE) cells of the bone marrow, liver, and spleen. The body transports iron in hemoglobin which is the substance in the red blood cells which binds to oxygen to transport to the whole body.
Excess fat whether saturated or unsaturated is stored as in the body.?
It is stored as fat.
When there is imbalance excess energy is stored in the body as?
liver
Where does the iron on the body go?
In the human body iron is stored in the red blood vessels.
What happens when calories occur in excess in the body?
excess calories are stored as fat. smile* wiink*
How are excess fatty acids stored in the body?
for storing energy
What is the excess of stored food in humans?
The excess of food that is stored in the human body is known as fat. A person must be mindful of having too much fat storage, as this can cause a strain on the body.
How horrible is it to be low on iron in your body?
An iron deficiency results in anemia. An excess of iron causes hemochromatosis.
Is hemochromatosis known as iron overload disease?
yes it is. it is a condition where excess amounts of elemental iron is stored to other organs in the body. iron is essential for one purpose only, hemoglobin synthesis. excess amounts is excreted in the feces. the body gets overwhelmed when excess amounts gets into the circulation, eg. repeated blood transfusions. deposition to targets organs causes damage and disease... you can check my site for articles in internal medicine lowellmd202.blogspot.com
When consumed in excess what can be converted to body fat and stored?
Vitamin c
