Andre Hartslief
I am on the subscriber list of doctor Mercola, and I have not regretted one moment of my association with him. In his latest alert, he investigated, what single important marker, life insurance companies use in their predictions of early death, with great accuracy.
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Several nonrelated studies link this single mineral to all causes of death – notably, sudden cardiac death. And also when this is present in too high levels, the problem is exacerbated. Some lab tests and health screens are highly overrated and in several cases, even unnecessary. However, according to him, there are some tests which are vitally important, these are serum ferritin (which measures stored iron), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT; which is a liver enzyme, related iron toxicity, and all-cause mortality). By monitoring your serum ferritin and GGT levels. By taking steps to lower them if they’re too high, you can change your systemic mortality, drastically.
Almost all adult men and postmenopausal women are at a high risk for iron overload because of inefficient iron excretion. If the condition, is left untreated, it can contribute to cancer, heart disease, neurodegenerative diseases and other chronic health problems.
Doctor Mercola recommends checking vitamin D levels at least twice a year.
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For adults, he strongly recommends getting a serum ferritin test and GGT on an annual basis. When it comes to iron overload. He believes it can be every bit as dangerous to your health as being deficient in vitamin D levels.
See this important video by Doctor Gerry Koenig, the former chairman of the Iron Disorders Institute and the Hemochromatosis Foundation, where he explains the importance of these two tests.
By monitoring your serum ferritin (stored iron) and GGT levels and taking steps to lower them if they’re too high, you can avoid serious health problems
Virtually all adult men and postmenopausal women are at risk for iron overload due to inefficient iron excretion. Left untreated, it can contribute to cancer, heart disease, neurodegenerative diseases and other chronic health problems.
