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I read the answers to a previous question on here about Hemochromatosis and the consensus seemed to be donate blood and limit iron rich foods. Also, as calcium interferes with iron absorption that seems to be helpful too.

My non-paleo eating friend has it and has been getting a pint of blood withdrawn weekly. His ferratin levels have come down a lot (from around 1500 to 500), though he's still a long way from optimal status.

Would zinc be a good idea to supplement to help white blood cells, and something like pregnenelone to counteract the effects of losing so much blood?

Any ideas on wise supplementation for someone donating so much blood?

flag	asked Sep 19 2011 at 2:29 Jeff 16.6k●1●8●33

majkinetor · Answer 1 · 2011-09-19 11:27:12Z UTC

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IP6 as mentioned by 42
Avoid vitamin C after meal
Drink coffee after meal

answered Sep 19 2011 at 11:27

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	thanks, what about adding zinc supplements? – Jeff Sep 19 2011 at 12:47
	ajcn.org/content/68/2/442S.long – Jeff Sep 19 2011 at 12:48
	I don't know much about interaction, will read the paper you provided. – majkinetor Sep 19 2011 at 14:32

42 · Answer 2 · 2011-09-19 03:56:15Z UTC

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Allegedly, IP6 (inositol hexaphosphate) taken as a chelation agent for a month will reduce ferratin levels without bloodletting. Allegedly.

I'd rather take a handful of pills daily for a month that be drained of blood once a week.

answered Sep 19 2011 at 3:56

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