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What is ferritin level blood test?

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.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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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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What happen with serum ferritin deficiency?

When there is a serum ferritin deficiency in the body the person experiences fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and chest pain.

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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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What is the cause of extremely low ferritin in females in reproductive age?

In women of reproductive age, heavy periods and pregnancy are the most common causes of iron deficiency anemia as your body needs extra iron for your baby during pregnancy.

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Why are my ferritin levels low?

The ferritin levels are usually low due to a poor diet or a diet that lacks iron. However, chrons disease and other underlying medical conditions can also result in low ferritin levels. If you have low ferritin levels then you are recommended to take a diet rich in spinach, and fruits such as bananas and pomegranate.

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