Rand56
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Last time I had my ferritin tested it was in the 70's range. At the time I was under the assumption that this was even a bit high. According to the info on this site, I was wrong in my assumption....
http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ferritin/
"........desirable goal, which appears to be a Ferritin lab result of 70-90. For men it will be higher."
" It’s common to see healthy men with a ferritin over 100."
I "am" low cortisol......
"Even worse, good iron levels are needed in the production of cortisol via the adrenal cortex. This study reveals that an iron-containing protein is present in high amounts in the adrenal cortex and is involved in the synthesis of corticosterone. So by having low iron, you can potentially lower your cortisol levels."
Does anyone know if this information is accurate, and it would be healthier for me if I got my levels over 100? I did not have those other iron parameters, listed on that site, tested the last time I had ferritin tested. Maybe I should.
Rand
http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ferritin/
"........desirable goal, which appears to be a Ferritin lab result of 70-90. For men it will be higher."
" It’s common to see healthy men with a ferritin over 100."
I "am" low cortisol......
"Even worse, good iron levels are needed in the production of cortisol via the adrenal cortex. This study reveals that an iron-containing protein is present in high amounts in the adrenal cortex and is involved in the synthesis of corticosterone. So by having low iron, you can potentially lower your cortisol levels."
Does anyone know if this information is accurate, and it would be healthier for me if I got my levels over 100? I did not have those other iron parameters, listed on that site, tested the last time I had ferritin tested. Maybe I should.
Rand