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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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Why do low ferritin levels make one feel cold?

People with anemia have poor blood circulation throughout their bodies because they don't have enough red blood cells to provide oxygen to their tissue.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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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.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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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.

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.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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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.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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