A study of brain tissue of deceased individuals who suffered from schizophrenia found elevated levels of iron. On the other hand, levels of ferritin were reduced. Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in an inactive form and releases it into the body when needed, helping to regulate iron levels and prevent iron toxicity. The study was published in Molecular Psychiatry. Schizophrenia is a complex, severe mental disorder characterized by symptoms that impact an individual’s thinking, emotions, and behavior. It typically emerges in late adolescence or early adulthood. Those with schizophrenia ma…