Here are four things to know about iron: 👇🏼 1. Too much can increase your cancer risk: High iron levels are associated with an increased cancer risk, likely because of iron's ability to make free radicals, which damage DNA. 2. You probably aren’t deficient: Unless you’re losing a lot of blood or you’re on an extreme diet, you probably have enough iron in your body. 3. Copper deficiency can make you iron deficient: Because you need copper to absorb iron, anemia can actually be caused by a coppe

Most people think iron is only a concern if they’re deficient, but...