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Iron Supplements & Headaches

Published Jan,03 2019 | By A.P. Mentzer

Iron-deficient anemia can cause headaches, and iron supplements can help you avoid anemia headaches. However, iron supplement headaches can occur if iron levels become excessive.

A.P. Mentzer graduated from Rutgers University with degrees in Anthropology and Biological Sciences. She worked in pharmaceutical research as a biologist, study analyst and technical writer and was a science editor for an educational publishing company. As a freelancer, Mentzer edited a holistic health magazine that centered on family wellness issues. She enjoys writing about health, medical, nutrition and fitness topics from a scientific perspective.