All lab markers

Iron status

Hepcidin

The hormone that blocks iron absorption. Inflammation drives it up. Higher results are the ones to watch.

What commonly moves it

  • Systemic inflammationRaises hepcidin (blocking iron), ESR/fibrinogen, and blunts T3 conversion.

What it can affect downstream

FerritinTransferrin Saturation

These are commonly described physiological relationships, shared for education. They are not a diagnosis and cannot account for your medications, history, or symptoms — discuss your results with a licensed clinician.

Watching Hepcidin over time?

Dose Compass charts each draw, flags meaningful moves, and helps you prepare questions for your clinician.

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