UNDERSTANDING
HEMOCHROMATOSIS, THE LEADING CAUSE OF IRON OVERLOAD DISEASE.
It’s real. It’s very common. It’s genetic.
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HEMOCHROMATOSIS A GENETIC DISORDER
Hemochromatosis is an iron disorder in which the body simply loads too much iron. This action is genetic and the excess iron, if left untreated, can damage joints, organs, and eventually be fatal.
There are several types of hemochromatosis. Type 1, also called Classic Hemochromatosis (HHC), is a leading cause of iron overload disease. People with HHC (too much iron) absorb extra amounts of iron from the daily diet. The human body cannot rid itself of extra iron. Over time, these excesses build up in major organs such as the heart, liver, pancreas, joints, and pituitary. If the extra iron is not removed, these organs can become diseased. Untreated hemochromatosis can be fatal.
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MORE THAN
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