iron pills will not "harden your arteries". i don't know the underlying reason why your doctor is suggesting iron pills so i would suggest that you ask for an explanation. since i do not know you your medical history or the results of your lab tests it would not be prudent for me to make a blind guess as to his/her rationale. hi have a read through this link it may throw some light to why. <link> just copy link to the www. to open and read. to much iron and this is from injections can constrict blood vessels but not harden then your find harden arteries tends to come from plaque which also gives you high cholesterol. hope this helps you. good luck
does too much iron harden arteries. i had blood work done and was told that my red blood cell count is high but my dr wants me to take iron pills and i don't understand