7-Day Ferritin (High) Reduction Plan
Protocol Objectives
Inflammation vs Iron
If CRP/ESR are high, high ferritin is likely inflammation. Focus on anti-inflammatory diet (Mediterranean).
Sugar & Alcohol
Both increase liver inflammation, spiking ferritin. Elimination is the fastest way to drop levels.
Limit Heme Iron
Temporarily restrict red meat and liver to prevent adding fuel to the fire.
Green Tea
Polyphenols in green tea/coffee inhibit iron absorption and lower inflammation.
Day 1 Anti-Inflammatory
Breakfast
Green Tea & Oatmeal
Tea blocks iron.
Lunch
Lentil Soup
Plant protein.
Dinner
Salmon
Omega-3s.
Day 2 Turmeric
Breakfast
Golden Milk
Curcumin.
Lunch
Curried Chickpeas
Veggie.
Dinner
Chicken Stir-Fry
White meat.
Day 3 Plant Based
Breakfast
Avocado Toast
No meat.
Lunch
Quinoa Bowl
Grain.
Dinner
Tofu & Broccoli
Soy.
Day 4 Calcium Block
Breakfast
Yogurt
Calcium blocks iron.
Lunch
Cheese & Fruit
Snack meal.
Dinner
Cheesy Pasta
Vegetarian.
Day 5 Coffee
Breakfast
Coffee & Eggs
Coffee limits iron.
Lunch
Salad
Light.
Dinner
White Fish
Lean.
Day 6 Fiber
Breakfast
Bran Cereal
Phytates block iron.
Lunch
Bean Burrito
Beans.
Dinner
Turkey
White meat.
Day 7 Maintenance
Breakfast
Omelet
Eggs.
Lunch
Soup
Veggie.
Dinner
Fish
Staple.
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Hemochromatosis
If this is genetic iron overload (not inflammation), phlebotomy (blood donation) is the primary treatment. Diet helps maintenance.
Scientific References:
1. Adams, P. C. (2008). 'Management of elevated serum ferritin levels.' Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
1. Adams, P. C. (2008). 'Management of elevated serum ferritin levels.' Gastroenterology & Hepatology.