Treat the underlying cause of elevated ferritin with a clinician
Reduce iron intake if advised by a healthcare professional
Avoid iron supplements unless prescribed
Avoid vitamin C supplements with iron-rich meals if iron overload is a concern
Limit red meat and other high-heme-iron foods if medically appropriate
Avoid alcohol if liver disease or iron overload is present
Donate blood only if a clinician says it is safe and appropriate
Manage inflammation, infection, or liver disease that may be raising ferritin
Monitor ferritin, iron, transferrin saturation, and liver tests regularly
Get genetic testing for hemochromatosis if recommended
Use iron chelation therapy only under specialist supervision when indicated