Low ferritin

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Ferritin is the protein that stores iron, so a low result can mean your iron stores are running low, sometimes before anaemia shows up. It's a blood-test clue to talk through with a doctor, not a diagnosis on its own.

You might notice

a 'low ferritin' flag on your blood test results
being told your iron stores are low even though you're not anaemic
tiredness without a clear explanation
more hair shedding than usual

Who can help

Start with a doctor who will test and look at the whole picture, like an integrative MD or a naturopathic doctor.

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Where it can overlap

Iron deficiency
Low ferritin can point to iron deficiency. Established
Fatigue
Low ferritin may be worth exploring alongside fatigue. Emerging
Hair changes
Low ferritin is often explored alongside hair changes. Emerging

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Immune + inflammation
Low ferritin can be pushed up by immune + inflammation. Established

Established: well documented · Associated: linked, not a cause · Emerging: early research · Woo exploration: worth exploring, not yet sourced. A link isn't a cause.

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