below are general recommendations for diet and hemochromatosis. be sure to check with your healthcare provider for specifics on your condition. avoid alcohol any supplement with iron (such as a multivitamin with minerals) and iron-fortified cereals/food products do not take vitamin c supplements as it increases the absorption of iron drink vitamin-c rich juices (citrus) between meals consume less heme iron (meat/chicken/fish) than nonheme (plant sources of iron) -- see this article for sources of iron. heme sources are better absorbed which is why those should be consumed less often. avoid raw fish as people with hereditary hemochromatosis are at increased risk for infection. tea and coffee may decrease absorption of iron
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