Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 What Is Hemochromatosis? 3
Chapter 2 Symptoms and Impact on Organ Systems 6
Iron and the Liver 8
Iron and the Pancreas 10
Iron and the Heart 11
Iron and the Skin 12
Iron and the Hypothalamus, Pituitary Gland, and Gonads 14
Iron and the Joints 16
Chapter 3 Screening and Diagnosing 17
Blood Testing 18
Genetic Testing 19
Liver Biopsy 19
Phlebotomy 20
Chapter 4 Treatment 21
Therapeutic Phlebotomy 21
Apheresis 22
Iron Chelation Therapy 23
Chapter 5 Sources of Iron 24
Chapter 6 Lifestyle Modification 27
Alcohol 27
Supplements 28
Smoking 29
Raw Shellfish 30
Iron-Fortified and Iron-Enriched Foods 30
Cast-iron and Stainless-Steel Cookware 31
Chapter 7 Dietary Enhancers and Inhibitors of Iron Absorption 32
Dietary Enhancers of Iron Absorption 33
Dietary Inhibitors of Iron Absorption 37
Chapter 8 Recipes 45
Breakfast 53
Appetizers and Salads 65
Lunch 83
Dinner 97
Beverages 112
Dessert 115
Conversions 126
References 127
Recipe Index 135
Acknowledgments 137
About the Author 138