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What does it mean when my ferritin level is high? what exactly is ferritin anyway?
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Storage iron: You need a certain amount of the element in storage, but having too much can mate you sick. If very high, you likely have hemochromatosis, which is very Serious but very easy to treat.
Answered 8/19/2016
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