Today, I sit down with Dr. Christy Sutton, author of The Iron Curse and an expert whose personal journey through her husband’s long and confusing health saga opened her eyes to the often-missed danger of hereditary hemochromatosis.
What we discuss:
Meet Dr. Christy Sutton and Her Personal Story ... 00:06:00
Hemochromatosis: Genetics, Diagnosis, and Mistreatment ... 00:11:00
Multi-Organ Impact of Iron Overload ... 00:33:00
Childhood Hemochromatosis and Clinical Blind Spots ... 00:37:00
A five-year-old’s story reveals difficulties in pediatric diagnosis and innovative, non-blood-removal strategies.
Symptoms, Infections, and Iron ... 00:47:00
Systemic issues like joint pain, anxiety, dementia, and heightened risk of deadly infections.
Managing and Lowering Iron Levels ... 01:01:00
Genetic Roots: Red Hair, Irish Heritage, and Family Risk ... 01:09:00
Key Takeaways and Resources ... 01:17:00
Screening recommendations, where to find Dr. Sutton’s work, and closing comments for listeners.
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