Tag: Genetic hemochromatosis

Despite being a condition of iron overload, a study found that very few participants with hereditary hemochromatosis developed anemia, with most maintaining normal hemoglobin levels. This counterintuitive relationship highlights the complex nature of iron metabolism and the nuances of managing this genetic disorder.

While the iron content in spinach was famously exaggerated by a misplaced decimal point in early nutritional tables, the non-heme iron it contains is actually poorly absorbed due to other plant compounds. This often prompts a specific and important question for those with a genetic iron-loading disorder: should I avoid spinach if I have hemochromatosis?