{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60d64d877183ff001912797c/6aaf347af0112d8f45fdb313?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 106: Ferritin, Iron Deficiency & Iron Overload ","description":"<p>Ferritin is one of the most misunderstood markers on a blood test. A low-normal result doesn’t automatically mean iron deficiency, and an elevated result doesn’t necessarily mean iron overload. In this episode, Dr. Datis Kharrazian explains how ferritin reflects iron storage and inflammation, why unnecessary iron supplementation can create problems, and which tests offer clearer answers.</p><p><br></p><p>Interviewed by Elaine Marshall.</p><p><br></p><p>Want the most comprehensive functional medicine training? Start your seven-day free trial at kharrazianinstitute.com and access over 300 hours of clinical training with Dr. Kharrazian and leading functional medicine clinicians.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you're not a clinician, look for functional medicine patient courses at drknews.com.</p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMPS:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Iron absorption and aging challenges</p><p>03:56 Misinterpreting Ferritin Levels</p><p>07:49 Understanding ferritin and hemochromatosis</p><p>13:07 Understanding health risks for MS patients</p><p>15:47 Iron storage depletion explained</p><p>17:25 Managing iron deficiency and inflammation</p><p>20:39 How the body processes iron</p><p>25:51 Learning from Christy Sutton's insights</p><p>28:09 Importance of Blood Chemistry Analysis</p><p>30:32 Promoting educational resources and courses</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Datis Kharrazian, PhD, DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN"}