Is rusty iron pan harmful to human body?

Most rusted iron pans will not cause harm to the human body if consumed in small amounts. However, excessive intake of iron for a long time may cause damage to the liver and may cause abnormal liver function with serious consequences.

The rust of an iron pan may be due to the oxidation reaction between the iron inside and the oxygen in the air. Most of the time, consuming a small amount of it is beneficial to replenish the iron in the body. It can also help replenish the blood for patients with ischemic anemia. It usually does not cause serious effects on one's health or cause adverse reactions.

If the iron pan is severely rusted or consumed excessively, it may cause excessive iron in the body, which will increase the burden on the liver and may induce serious adverse reactions such as weakened liver function or liver damage. It is usually necessary to avoid using rusty iron pans for a long time to prevent serious impact on your health and detrimental to your physical and mental health.

In daily life, we should maintain good eating habits and regular rest time, which is beneficial to our hormone levels and keeps them in a balanced state. It can prevent endocrine disorders and various endocrine diseases. We should avoid excessive intake of irritating and greasy foods, so as not to increase the burden on our gastrointestinal tract and cause digestive diseases.