I had the same thought. I doubt that a tablespoon or two of Blackstrap would harm anyone, unless they already had a problem with excess iron buildup. However, there are too many people who seem to think if a tablespoon is good, then ten will be great. Those who want to take an alkalizing drink can use sorghum instead of Blackstrap, it is rich in calcium and iron, but not as much as the molasses. The real key is to not overdo anything, and take both cleansing and rebuilding slow enough not to overly stress the body. For those who do not want to use Blackstrap molasses at all, I have had wonderful results increasing my alkalinity by using a green drink (Green Max by Swanson)with a teaspoon of sorghum and some ACV. A little simple Sugar helps the cells absorb the minerals before they are flushed through the body according to the doctors at the hospital where I received IV potassium and sodium when my electrolytes became dangerously low.

Thanks for the warning on possible dangers of overconsuming blackstrap molasses, but please be aware that anything in life can be overdone/overconsumed. The same arguement can be applied to other things besides blackstrap molasses - such is life. There will always people who won't heed the warnings and go overboard on everything from Liver Flushes to vitamins, to herbs, to exercising. Please try to keep this idea of overdoing things in perspective rather than isolating the argument to blackstrap molasses. I also fail to understand why this forum has all of the sudden become a Blackstap Molasses debate Forum rather than a acid/alkaline support forum. Thanks.

I believe the main problem with blackstrap molasses and iron (and red meat and any other high source of iron) is more of a lack of physical activity, which increases the need in iron.

High iron: higher oxidative stress, more prone to infections (as iron encourage microbial growth).

Giving blood can be a solution to iron levels that are too high, done in moderation.