Joe Has Iron Overload and Visited a Nutritionist to Find

Multiple Choice

Joe has iron overload and visited a nutritionist to find out more about this condition. Which statement about iron overload is incorrect ?

A) Infectious bacteria thrive on the iron-rich blood characteristic of iron overload.
B) It is more common in men than in women.
C) Tissue damage, especially in organs such as the pancreas, results from this condition.
D) Extra iron supplements should not be taken unless advised by a physician.