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Suggest Remediesto Lower Serum Ferittin Level And GGT
Hi, Appreciate your help. I am male, 63 yo, I am very health & fit. However, I have a high serum ferritin & GGT reading. Over the last 8 weeks, levels have gone from 860 to 904 to 907 My GGT levels are 360. The rest of my blood test are great, I do not have high Iron levels. Nor do I have any of the issues tired up with Liver damage. I am not a heavy drinker, I eat correctly. However I do eat about 500gm honey a week. I have done this for over 50years (not sure if this matters) I have had an ultra scan - which indicated I have a fatty liver but no inflammation. I am not losing sleep over it, however would appreciate your thoughts and what can I do to lower the levels. Thanks Bruce
Tue, 28 Apr 2020
Hello,
High ferritn and normal serum iron levels may be due to chronic inflammation or iron storage disorders in which sufficient amount of iron in ferritin form may not converted into iron. Like fatty liver stage 3 may also cause inflammation in liver. Fatty liver next stage is cirrhosis of liver.
Avoid drinking alcohol, alcohol intake itself cause elevated GGT levels. So do regular exercise and walking. Eat green leafy vegetables and fruits. If symptoms not improved please consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
High ferritn and normal serum iron levels may be due to chronic inflammation or iron storage disorders in which sufficient amount of iron in ferritin form may not converted into iron. Like fatty liver stage 3 may also cause inflammation in liver. Fatty liver next stage is cirrhosis of liver.
Avoid drinking alcohol, alcohol intake itself cause elevated GGT levels. So do regular exercise and walking. Eat green leafy vegetables and fruits. If symptoms not improved please consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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