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Iron and the Stroke Crisis: A Hidden Catalyst for Brain Damage - AI Podcast

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  • Ischemic strokes block blood flow to brain cells, causing damage through three distinct cell death mechanisms, with iron overload playing a key role
  • Excess iron accumulation during strokes accelerates cell death, functioning like "gasoline on a fire" and worsening brain damage significantly
  • New research shows targeting iron-related cell death could lead to better stroke treatments that protect more brain cells from damage
  • A simple blood test called serum ferritin measures your iron stores. Keeping levels below 100 ng/mL, ideally between 20 and 40 ng/mL, helps protect your brain
  • Regular blood donation (two to four times yearly) is an effective strategy to manage iron levels and reduce stroke risk and severity
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Manage episode 479502912 series 1582679
Content provided by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Story at-a-glance
  • Ischemic strokes block blood flow to brain cells, causing damage through three distinct cell death mechanisms, with iron overload playing a key role
  • Excess iron accumulation during strokes accelerates cell death, functioning like "gasoline on a fire" and worsening brain damage significantly
  • New research shows targeting iron-related cell death could lead to better stroke treatments that protect more brain cells from damage
  • A simple blood test called serum ferritin measures your iron stores. Keeping levels below 100 ng/mL, ideally between 20 and 40 ng/mL, helps protect your brain
  • Regular blood donation (two to four times yearly) is an effective strategy to manage iron levels and reduce stroke risk and severity
  continue reading

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