Ferritin, a protein found in our cells, plays a critical role in the storage and regulation of iron within the body. While it’s primarily associated with iron metabolism, emerging research has uncovered a fascinating connection between ferritin and cancer. Researchers are exploring the use of ferritin as a diagnostic tool for cancer. Abnormal ferritin levels, especially when combined with other clinical and imaging data, may help detect certain cancers at an earlier stage. Recent research noted,

Ferritin is the storage form of iron. It’s also an acute phase reactive protein. Say what? Basically it can rise transiently with inflammation. While most docs check a CBC, which will tell you if you have iron deficiency anemia, many skip ferritin. But when ferritin is low, we can lose hair or have trouble growing it back. Is replacing iron the issue? We want to make sure we have iron coming in through our diet. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, be mindful. BTW, whenever I say that there’s at least