On the other hand, we have the likely advantage of
higher iron levels in older babies, which can also be achieved by offering a suitable weaning diet.
Cons: Contrary to popular belief, iron can leach from the pan into your food, which is fine if you need more iron or are a healthy individual, but not so fine if you're bordering
on high iron levels.
Blood tests to
detect high iron levels — A serum transferrin saturation can be used to measure the amount of iron bound to the protein transferrin in your bloodstream.
Turkey has
high iron levels and is a good source of the vitamins B, B1, B6 and zinc, which have been found to keep blood cholesterol low, boost the immune system and regulate blood pressure.
This resulted in higher blood levels and
higher Iron levels, which would also help baby maintain Iron levels for a longer time.
High iron levels have been associated with increased inflammation and increased production of oxidants (12).
Also,
high iron levels in the gray matter (brain) of MS patients has been linked to both cognitive and physical deficits (See below)!
Too little iron is a concern, but
high iron levels can be equally troublesome as too much iron can cause oxidative damage.
Gene mutation testing — Many health professionals recommend testing your DNA for mutations in the HFE gene if you have
high iron levels in your blood.