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  • 45 Years
  • 28/09/2023

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Is it possible to treat low ferritin without iron?

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Dr. Dr Siri Nallapu

Dr Siri Nallapu

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  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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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. Siri Suggests...

Take a HEMOSIDERIN - URINE Test or Take a Xpert Health Regular Full Body Health Check Test

Book HEMOSIDERIN - URINE TestBook Xpert Health Regular Full Body Health Check Test

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