Is a ferritin level of 7 bad?

Yes, a ferritin level of 7 is low and you are recommended to consult a doctor to know the right ways to treat iron deficiencies.

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How can I increase my ferritin?

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.

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What is ferritin level blood test?

A ferritin level blood test helps your doctor understand how much iron your body stores. If a ferritin test reveals that your blood ferritin level is lower than normal, it indicates your body's iron stores are low and you have iron deficiency.

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Is a ferritin level of 33 low or normal?

The normal range for ferritin in your blood serum is 24 to 336 ng/mL for adult males. For adult females. Hence if you have a value of 33 then it falls within the range.

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Is a ferritin level of 5.5 ng/ml bad?

Low ferritin levels are anything ranging for men <40 ng/mL. For women: <12 ng/mL.

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How to lower serum ferritin levels?

One can lower ferritin levels by consuming dark-green leafy vegetables and a lean protein diet reduces serum ferritin concentrations and may benefit patients with chronic diseases, iron overload, and iron-induced oxidative stress.

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