How can I increase my ferritin?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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You can increase your ferritin levels without affecting your iron by consuming more copper-rich foods, like shellfish, liver meat, fatty fish, oysters, spirulina, mushrooms, shrimps, and dark chocolate.

Dr. Rohinipriyanka Suggests...

Take a TLC,DLC,Malaria Parasite Test or Take a AEC Test (Absolute Eosinophil Count) Test

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Answered 24/07/2025

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