Serum Ferritin and GGT — Two Potent Health Indicators You Need to Know

Life insurance companies use it to predict early mortality, with great accuracy. Other studies link it to all causes of death - especially sudden cardiac death.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• By monitoring your serum ferritin (stored iron) and GGT levels and taking steps to lower them if they’re too high, you can avoid serious health problems

• Virtually all adult men and postmenopausal women are at risk for iron overload due to inefficient iron excretion. Left untreated, it can contribute to cancer, heart disease, neurodegener…