Hemochromatosis Support Group
Hemochromatosis is a hereditary disease characterized by improper processing by the body of dietary iron which causes iron to accumulate in a number of body tissues, eventually causing organ dysfunction. It is the main iron overload disorder. Hemochromatosis is notorious for having symptoms that are often initially misattributed to other diseases.
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Dietary Changes
Your doctor may suggest that you change your diet if you have hemochromatosis. You may be advised to:
Avoid taking iron, including iron pills, iron injections, or multivitamins that contain iron.
Limit your intake of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron from food. Talk with your doctor about how much vitamin C is safe for you.
Avoid uncooked fish and shellfish. Some fish and shellfish contain bacteria that can cause infections in people who have chronic diseases, such as hemochromatosis.
Limit alcohol intake. Drinking alcohol increases the risk of liver disease. It also can make existing liver disease worse.