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My iron saturation is 56percent.ive been told its too high.what causes this? can i do anything diet wise to help?

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Dr. Marinely Cruz-amy answered

Iron: It could be related to eating too much iron but can also be related to a condition called hemochromatosis. For this diagnosis you'll have to be tested. My best recommendation is to have a hematologist evalute you.

Answered 9/4/2014

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A member asked:

My iron saturation is 56percent.ive been told its too high.what causes this? can i do anything diet wise to help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marinely Cruz-amy answered

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