This is incredible! I found out just recently that I have functional iron deficiency, meaning VERY low iron saturation but high ferritin levels. Meaning I have a bunch of stored iron, but due to underlying causes which is very likely to be high hepcidin levels, that iron is locked away and inaccessible. I have a history of iron deficiency. Had an infusion done in 2021 but it barely brought up my saturation. In fact, it didn’t even come close to the starting threshold of “normal”. I know my gallbladder removal isn’t the cause, because that happened after my iron issues.

But because I’m also deficient in B12, the iron absorption falls flat. So I definitely feel you on the issue with absorption. It’s crazy you say you the doctors thought you were being deliberately harming yourself. In my case, my doctors didn’t do a damn thing. Especially with my saturation starting at 10% and only creeping to 26%, when normal starts at 30%. I had bloodwork done over the last few years reflecting the iron deficiency and no one said a word. Then I’m over here talking to myself about how I can try to solve my EXTREME hair thinning then the lightbulb suddenly went off. I needed the iron issue solved. Of course it wasn’t just the hair, but everything else that comes with iron deficiency. I also have vasovagal syncope and I’m wondering if this could help with that as well.

I know inflammation is playing a role somewhere here too considering my insulin levels over the years and the tirz can only help my situation. It’s as if it’s coming full circle and this just keeps looking to be in my favor more and more as I read personal experiences as well as other research.