Does Curcumin Help Reduce Ferritin Levels?

Posted on Mon, 18 Nov 2013

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Question : does curcumin help reduce ferritin levels?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Yes,it is helpful in reducing ferritin level. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX Curcumin has an antioxidant and chelating properties and it is naturally helpful in many conditions. It is helpful in raised ferritin level due to its antioxidant and chelating properties. It helps in proper functioning of liver by reducing iron-catalyzed oxidative damage of DNA. So,you can safely take curcumin along with other medicines. Get well soon Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (53 minutes later)

I asked this before, but what is your opinion on also taking ip-6[Inositol Hexophophate] to decrease the ferritin levels? Thank you very much!!

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer: Inositol Hexaphophate reduces ferritin level Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing back Inositol Hexaphophate also has antioxidant properties and it too reduces ferritin level. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar