TSAT 47%

[Dires]

For Sue/Joolsg

Just had my fasting bloods checked and Ferritin has gone up to 112ug/l but TSAT has gone up to 47%. I don’t know if it’s a coincidence but my RLS has improved greatly and so I’m reluctant to stop the iron. What would you advise please?

[userotc]

TSAT (iron saturation) only marginally above upper range of 45% so I doubt anyone would be concerned at that mountsinai.org/health-libra...

[Dires in reply to userotc]

Thank you. My main question is should I continue with my usual dose of 60mg Iron Bisglycinate alternate nights or should I reduce the dose or stop it altogether?

[LotteM in reply to Dires]

I would continue, but reduce the dose, just to maintain levels. And see how that plays out. And also have your blood tested again for all iron values in about 6 months time.

[Dires in reply to LotteM]

Thank you

[Munroist in reply to Dires]

I’d agree with LotteM. Keep taking a lower dose to maintain your levels. We were recently told at the RLS-UK AGM by an iron specialist that it’s almost impossible to overdose on iron supplements, your body has a very good regulation system to prevent that.

[Dires in reply to Munroist]

Many thanks

[userotc in reply to Dires]

I can only agree with the suggestions you've received on here as they're sensible. Good luck.

[Dires in reply to userotc]

Thank you

[DicCarlson]

You could also skip two days, keep the same dose three days/week.

[Dires in reply to DicCarlson]

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