Does Iron in the blood go down?

I went to see my physician today.

The results from the blood test came back.
He said my Iron was 186, he said the normal should be 160.

I think my iron is high due to my multivitamin, which i take everyday (Centrum). It has 10mg Iron which is 100% of the daily value.
I also like to eat Red Meat (beef) which contains Iron.



If I stop taking the Multivitamin and eat less beef, will my Iron eventually go down?
and what esle can I do?

Due to this problem.
My doctor wants me to do another blood test and to see a gastroenterology doctor(stomach and other intestines like the liver) to make sure.

I already cancel the Heart test, since I am only 20 and don't feel its necessary.

thanks for all your help

Yes it should go down. But I am not a doctor so always follow your doctors advice. I would stop taking the multivitamin, maybe eat less red meat. Just be careful though you don't want your iron to go down to far, or you going to have to take Iron pills.

Yes your iron will go down. Would go down faster Especially if you were a girl, cause the girl's period brings a blood loss thus bringing down iron level. Change your vitamins to the brand with no or low iron. And slow down on red meat and cut out molasses if you take it.

Get your blood checked out once in a while so you don't end up on the other road of iron defficiency.

Hi Peter,
Your iron level isn't nearly high enough to cause concern
In fact, its almost high/normal.
Don't worry :)

Yes. Try some day.

Also Fast is good medicine. some day use.

If it's from your diet then your fine, but there is a blood disorder where you have too much iron in your blood. A family friend has it. It's genetic and debiliting. One therapy is blood letting, but I think if it's caught early enough there are medications that can help.

It's called Hemochromatosis and you're body is basically slowly dying from heavy metal poisoning.

Yes, it will go down. I have low iron so I am constantly trying ot keep it up. I take Centrum also and it helps. I also up my red meat intake when I start getting sluggish. I also take Black Strap Mollasses. This is a big boost to iron...quick. It is disgusting, but it works. So I would have to say stay away from foods with Moleasses in it. Some cookies and "naturally sweetened" food have it. Hope this helps.

Didn't you ask your doctor these things. That is what they get paid for. Give blood, that will help.

Iron levels in men only go down with bleeding.
You can get too much so beware. Normal diet should provide enough.
When your iron in blood is the level you are means your iron reserves are full in blood marrow, liver, etc..
Just your normal diet is enough!

It could be hemachromatosis- or iron overload. It can cause liver and heart disease. It can be very serious. The good news is that the treatment is easy and effective. They just remove blood every few weeks- like giving blood in a donation (except in this case they can't donate the blood)

Follow up with the dr. visits.