Understanding Ferritin.

[Madlegs1]

This is a link to an article from Iron Disorders Institute.

It is about understanding ferritin and side issues.

It is , obviously,written for a Hemochromatosis audience, but many of us need to figure out all the terms involved and understand them fully.

mailchi.mp/irondisorders/he...

[Joolsg]

Helpful article. Thanks 😊

[Munroist]

thank you. Interesting comment somewhere in the middle that modestly higher levels of ferritin shouldn’t be too concerning. I would think that is relevant for people contemplating infusions.

[Madlegs1 in reply to Munroist]

Yes. The GP s tend to get worried by ferritin over 100, but really it's ok up to a 1000, without getting panicky.

Ferritin is a marker of inflammation, so it could be expected to be higher with an illness etc.