1091: "Hemochromatosis Unveiled"
Interesting Things with JC #1091: "Hemochromatosis Unveiled" - Deep within our genetic code, a silent condition, hemochromatosis, absorbs iron one molecule at a time, posing a hidden threat to vital organs like the liver and heart.
Could this genetic twist quietly shape lives around us?
And why is it so common among those with Northern European heritage?
Join JC as he unpacks the science, stories, and signs behind this often-overlooked disorder.
Reference:
National Institutes of Health. (2023). Hemochromatosis. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Retrieved from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/liver-disease/hemochromatosis
National Institutes of Health. (2022). Hemochromatosis: Genetic Basis and Impact on Health. National Human Genome Research Institute. Retrieved from https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Hemochromatosis
