Liver Problems or Cardiovascular Diseases
Liver damage is usually associated with high iron. Cirrhosis and cancer of the liver may develop where the damage is serious. It may take several years before the damage reaches this point because the metal slowly accumulates over time. The heart, spleen, and pancreas are other vital organs that can be damaged by excess iron.
Excess iron can disrupt the flow and supply of blood from the heart to other vital organs in the body. This interruption can lead to congestive heart failure. Accumulation of the metal can also disrupt the electrical system of the heart. The malfunctioning of the electrical impulses is called Cardiac arrhythmia. Cardiac arrhythmia is a condition [5] where the patient suffers irregular heartbeats that is too fast or too slow.