Where do I begin…
Simply put, toxic or unbound iron is iron that deposits in the tissues and is not bioavailable. What does that mean for your chronic illness? There are some theories that believe that unbound iron is the root cause of all illness, and causes rust within your tissues! Think the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz…although the “oil” in this context is the ferridoxase enzyme, ceruloplasmin. So, our bodies need ceruloplasmin like the Tin Man needed his oil!
Where does this toxic iron come from? Fortified foods such as cereals, iron pills and infusions that you were prescribed and don’t need.
Finally, how do we get rid of it? For men, they do not have a period, so they do not have a natural outlet for iron release. All the women out there who have heavy periods, toxic unbound iron is to blame! Your body is literally trying to get rid of it.
Options to clear iron.
What are examples of bioavailble and non-bioavailable iron?
Liver=bioavailable
Iron pills/infusions/fortified foods=non-bioavailable
Ideal lab ranges for Iron Panel.
Bioavailable Copper.
Source: gotmag.org
