[JPC]

Re: High ferritin - what does it mean?

by JPC on Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:01 am

Thank you very much Jonah: It was helpful.

Follow up question. If you suspect that absorption of iron is not good, are you aware of supplements or dietary additives that can improve iron absorption?

Again, thank you very much. Regards

[Jonah]

Re: High ferritin - what does it mean?

by Jonah on Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:31 pm

Hi JPC,

I don't think I can make any recommendations for improving iron absorption other than what you can probably find online doing a search like "improve iron absorption". My impression from the little research I've done is that vitamin C seems universally recognized as a supplement that will improve iron absorption, and aborption also seems to be improved if plant and meat sources of iron are mixed during meals.

See, for example, the discussions and suggestions in this document:

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09356.html

Probably your best bet is to speak to a good nutritionist. I think you have to be very careful about what you read on the Internet when it comes to nutrition-related information. I think the evidence behind a lot of the information is sketchy.

[JPC]

Re: High ferritin - what does it mean?

by JPC on Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:45 pm

Thank you for the comment, Johah. Regards,