Alcohol Abuse and Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis, or iron overload, is a medical condition that occurs when too much of the mineral iron builds up inside the body and produces a toxic reaction. Normally, your digestive system absorbs all the iron you need from the food you eat. But if you have hemochromatosis, your intestines absorb too much iron, and your … Continue reading Alcohol Abuse and Hemochromatosis