Dr. Xi Huang

Iron is essential — we need it to carry oxygen, fight infection, and fuel energy. But what most people don’t realize is that having too much iron, especially stored in the wrong places, can quietly undermine our health.

The body stores extra iron in a protein called ferritin. When ferritin levels become too high, it’s a sign that iron is accumulating — not where it’s needed, but where it can cause harm. This excess iron, trapped in ferritin, drives oxidative stress, damages cells, fuels inflammation, and silently accelerates aging, disease, and decline.

Over time, this imbalance shows up as:

• Fatigue, brain fog, and low energy
• Slower healing and weakened immunity
• Skin discoloration, wrinkles, and premature aging
• Greater risk of conditions like diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and macular degeneration

Most doctors look for iron deficiency, but rarely test for ferritin. And even when levels are tested, readings within the “normal” range can still be too high for optimal health — especially as we age.

Ferritin is more than just a storage protein —
It’s a silent disruptor of longevity, vitality, and beauty.
And it’s time we start addressing it directly.

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