Stop taking iron supplements and multivitamins containing iron
Avoid iron-fortified cereals, breads, and other fortified foods
Limit red meat, organ meats, and shellfish
Avoid cooking acidic foods in cast-iron cookware
Drink tea or coffee with meals to reduce iron absorption
Increase calcium-rich foods with meals
Avoid taking vitamin C with iron-rich meals
Donate blood if you are eligible
Seek medical treatment for therapeutic phlebotomy if prescribed
Use iron chelation therapy only under a doctor’s supervision
Get tested for the cause of high iron levels
Follow a low-iron diet as directed by a healthcare professional