What Causes High Ferritin?

Do you have high ferritin? Perhaps you discovered elevated levels on routine bloodwork. Or you were searching for solutions for symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, abdominal pain, or even ED and you learned your ferritin is high. Maybe you’re unsure if your levels are “normal” or not. If so, watch now, because in this video I’m going to help you get to the root of high ferritin and give you Functional Medicine strategies you can use to optimize your levels!

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[himanithakkar]

I wish every doc can explain this nicely to their patients.❤

[jenbestOT]

I would like a video about SPMs. Been taking them for a few weeks now along with other supplements you recommended and am feeling much better!😊

[monicamah]

Thank you so much Dr. Kate. I would like to know more about SPM. I just bought the supplement from your site but need to know how it works in the body. Thanks in advance! Best

[abstuli]

Ferritin is also an inflammatory mediator that is mainly released by macrophages and mast cells. Immune cells can cause inflammation by releasing a large number of different mediators that do not have to be Ferritin. So normal Ferritin does not necessarily mean that one does not have high inflammation. Mast cells can produce and release over 1050 different types of mediators.
common mast cell diseases like MCAS can cause chronic inflammation often with ME/CFS like symptoms with or without high Ferritin.

[MichalKufa-sl]

Hello I have ferritin 617 And I have psoriasis arthisct II-III it Is ok? Thanks.Michal.

[SeaStarGazer]

@DrKateLyzengaDean My ferritin level is 247, I am F aged 62. I had been taking a multi vitamin w iron, I stopped the vitamin after I got the results in. My HS-CRP is 5.62, and Interleukin-2 Rec (CD 25) is 977. My liver function is in normal range, I don’t have Diabetes, nor metabolic syndrome. I do not have an autoimmune disease nor any joint pains. I might have gingivitis, could that be a cause? I’m doing low carb since February ‘24. What do you suggest?? Thanks.

[himanithakkar]

Mam i have watched your previous videos on ferritin levels. Want to ask you that i have just done my CBC and figured out that i am having hypochromic anemia. Doc has suggested taking iron supplements for 4 to 6 months. Do i need serum ferritin test? I have told my doc that i have very thin brittle hair. Can iron deficiency lead to thalassemia?

[Tweety]

My Ferritin is 324 but my iron is slightly low. I have been experiencing high/fast heart racing. What can I do?