globalpilot
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I have persistent low ferritin and on again / off again iron deficiency anemia. I asked my doctor if I need to be concerned about my low ferritin if my hemoglobin is normal. He said yes, because evenif you are not anemic you still need sufficient iron for some of the energy producing enzymes.
Here is a nice write up on low ferritin. But what is really interesting is the link to the site that details all the enyzmes associated with each nutrient. As an example, I looked at all the enzymes that require heme. One of them is catalase which detoxifies hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide has been associated with vitiligo which I have. Is it possible my vitiligo is due to low ferritin ? It is an intrigring thought.
http://www.thewayup.com/newsletters/081504.htm
Here is a nice write up on low ferritin. But what is really interesting is the link to the site that details all the enyzmes associated with each nutrient. As an example, I looked at all the enzymes that require heme. One of them is catalase which detoxifies hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide has been associated with vitiligo which I have. Is it possible my vitiligo is due to low ferritin ? It is an intrigring thought.
http://www.thewayup.com/newsletters/081504.htm