yoshiesque
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I been listening to a lecture on iron overload from Chris Kresser which you can find here:
http://chriskresser.com/iron-behaving-badly-the-role-of-iron-overload-in-metabolic-disease
Although I believe he is no where near as smart as Ray Peat, he does have a good take on things and is somewhat close to Ray Peats ideas. He seems to just be interested in whats right for preventing and curing disease.
Anyway, the summary of that video (not a good summary so advise u watch it for more info) is that iron overload occurs due to supplementation and in most cases, people who have it actually have a genetic disorder for it. The genetic disorder is more common than we think, and even carriers have iron overload issues.
Apart from that, he says the body tightly regulates iron and the body excretes any excess iron so its not necessary for most people to limit iron intake from diet. But given that genetic mutations that contribute to iron overload are common, its best to avoid iron supplements and do regular screening for iron.
But its also not a bad idea for everyone to donate blood 1-3x a year to reduce likelihood of excess iron.
Ray peat seems to think we consume a lot of iron through foods, but im starting to think (based on CKs take) that its really just that many people have this genetic mutation and/or take iron supplements for stupid reasons.
Thoughts pplz?
http://chriskresser.com/iron-behaving-badly-the-role-of-iron-overload-in-metabolic-disease
Although I believe he is no where near as smart as Ray Peat, he does have a good take on things and is somewhat close to Ray Peats ideas. He seems to just be interested in whats right for preventing and curing disease.
Anyway, the summary of that video (not a good summary so advise u watch it for more info) is that iron overload occurs due to supplementation and in most cases, people who have it actually have a genetic disorder for it. The genetic disorder is more common than we think, and even carriers have iron overload issues.
Apart from that, he says the body tightly regulates iron and the body excretes any excess iron so its not necessary for most people to limit iron intake from diet. But given that genetic mutations that contribute to iron overload are common, its best to avoid iron supplements and do regular screening for iron.
But its also not a bad idea for everyone to donate blood 1-3x a year to reduce likelihood of excess iron.
Ray peat seems to think we consume a lot of iron through foods, but im starting to think (based on CKs take) that its really just that many people have this genetic mutation and/or take iron supplements for stupid reasons.
Thoughts pplz?