# 89: Hemochromatosis & Iron Overload: The Silent Epidemic Eluding Doctors With Dr. Christy Sutton

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Podcast: [Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations with Dr. Izabella Wentz](https://stenobird.com/podcast/thyroid-pharmacist-healing-conversations-with-dr-izabella-wentz-7249643)
Published: 2026-03-02T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews Dr. Christy Sutton about iron overload (hemochromatosis) – an underdiagnosed condition that can contribute to fatigue, pain, mood changes, elevated liver enzymes, blood sugar dysregulation, gut issues, hormone imbalances, and even thyroid dysfunction. Dr. Sutton explains why many people don’t get properly evaluated, how to interpret key iron markers like transferrin/iron saturation alongside ferritin, and the “carrier myth” that can prevent people from getting monitored and treated. She also shares practical strategies that may support healthier iron levels, from therapeutic phlebotomy to diet and targeted nutrients. Iron overload is incredibly problematic, but so is iron deficiency (low ferritin), which is very common in people with Hashimoto’s. While this episode focuses on excess iron, it’s important to understand that both extremes can contribute to fatigue, hair loss, brain fog, mood changes, and poor thyroid hormone conversion. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why “high ferritin” shouldn’t automatically be brushed off as “just inflammation.” Ferritin can rise with inflammation, but when it is paired with high iron saturation, it may signal true iron overload. Dr. Sutton explains how reviewing a full iron panel, especially transferrin and iron saturation, helps distinguish between inflammation-driven ferritin and excess iron so patients know whether to calm inflammation, remove iron, or both. The symptom “grab bag” that can point to iron overload. Dr. Sutton walks through how excess iron can affect the liver (fatigue, elevated enzymes), pancreas (insulin resistance/diabetes), brain (brain fog, mood changes), joints (pain), hormones (fertility issues), and gut (IBD/IBS and…

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