The Iron Disorders Institute Guide to Hemochromatosis - 2nd Edition by Cheryl Garrison (Paperback)

About the Book

Written by top medical researchers and experts, this comprehensive and reliable guide dispels the myths, explains the basic science behind the disease, and provides clues for diagnosis. It also includes inspiring case studies, treatment options, common questions, advocacy resources, and more.

Book Synopsis

Struggling to make sense of high iron levels, unexplained fatigue, or a new hemochromatosis diagnosis? You're not alone--and you're not without answers.

The Iron Disorders Institute Guide to Hemochromatosis has empowered thousands of patients and caregivers to navigate the complex world of iron overload with clarity and confidence. Written in collaboration with top experts and real patients, this trusted handbook simplifies medical science into actionable steps--so you can protect your health before damage occurs.

This second edition offers not just up-to-date facts, but guidance that speaks directly to your fears, questions, and daily decisions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, misdiagnosed, or lost in medical jargon, this book is your compass.

WHY THIS BOOK MATTERS:

• Get Answers Faster: Learn the signs and symptoms of hereditary hemochromatosis--often overlooked until damage is done.
• Take Action with Confidence: Master proven treatment strategies, from therapeutic phlebotomy to diet and lab tracking.
• Understand Your Genetics: Break down the role of HFE mutations in plain language.
• Plan for Lifelong Health: Includes food guidance, supplement cautions, and what to ask your doctor.
• Know You're Not Alone: Features personal journeys and lessons from others living with iron overload.

With easy-to-follow language, vetted research, and tools you can start using immediately, this book is more than a reference--it's a lifeline.

Perfect for: Adults with unexplained symptoms, newly diagnosed patients, caregivers, genetic counselors, and clinicians seeking better patient resources.

Review Quotes

"Garrison (cofounder, Iron Disorders Institute) and a team of medical advisors present a layperson's overview of a common but under-diagnosed genetic disorder of iron metabolism. Following an explanation of why hemochromatosis has frequently been overlooked, they discuss the symptoms of iron overload, diagnostic tests, genetic testing, treatment and diet. Updated from the 2001 edition, the guide includes patients' stories, checklists for physicians and patients, resources, a glossary, and bibliography." -- BOOK NEWS

About the Author

Cheryl Garrison was instrumental in her son's diagnosis and treatment for iron overload in 1997 and is now the founding director of the Iron Disorders Institute where she developed the institute's publications, including idInsight Magazine and the books Guide to Hemochromatosis, Guide to Anemia, and The Hemochromatosis Cookbook.