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Because of this health risk with high iron intake, the Institute of Medicine has set a Tolerable Upper Intake Level, or UL, for iron. This is the highest amount of iron that can be taken daily with a low risk for developing overload. For males and females over 14 years old, the UL for iron is 45 milligrams per day.
Learn to Take Iron to Prevent Anemia. Visit your doctor and discuss exactly how much iron you should be taking. Men need about 8 mg per day and women should have at least 18 mg. Pregnant women need close to 30 mg per day and only 8 mg per day while nursing. Examine your diet and be sure that you're eating a few excellent sources of iron.