They're probably both right on some level. I did a quick search on ceruloplasmin and as you know, there's not a simple explanation. What I found interesting is the role it plays with iron. The wiki link says ceruloplasmin is not the only transporter of copper. So the question is why is his ceruloplasmin low? Is his liver not producing enough?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceruloplasmin
The zinc, copper and iron balance are so important. I think iron overload is very disruptive to many aspects of our body.
Such a puzzle.
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Marlene, wife to John DX w/SAA April 2002, Stable partial remission; Treated with High Dose Cytoxan, Johns Hopkins, June 2002. Final phlebotomy 11/2016. As of July 2021 HGB 12.0, WBC 4.70/ANC 3.85, Plts 110K.
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