Why Does Ferritin Go Up When Sick? A Detailed Look at Inflammation's Impact
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Ferritin, a protein that stores iron, is often used to assess the body's iron levels. However, over the past few decades, research has solidified ferritin's role as a key player in the inflammatory response, which answers the question, "Does ferritin go up when sick?" with a resounding yes, making it an unreliable measure of iron stores during illness.
