Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, with up to 20% of menstruating women lacking in the mineral and up to 5% having iron deficiency anaemia, largely due to ...

Ferritin is a protein that’s produced in the body’s cells, and largely concentrated in the liver and immune system cells. Ferritin stores and releases iron, which is essential for producing red blood ...

Low ferritin is one of those health issues that quietly slips under the radar for many Indians. You may feel constantly tired, notice more hair on your pillow than usual, or struggle to focus, yet ...

Normal ferritin levels range from 15-150 ng/mL for females and 15-200 ng/mL for males. High ferritin levels can indicate an iron overload or inflammation. Eating iron-rich foods can help you raise ...

Running can feel exhausting, but it shouldn't leave you so gassed you can't get off the couch for the rest of the day or that it takes you a full week to recover from a workout. Too often, that sense ...

Pale skin and tiredness are commonly associated with low iron levels, but there are some more unusual symptoms that may indicate that your stores of this essential mineral are running low. Developing ...

At one point or another during our training, we’ve all felt the onset of fatigue, constant tiredness or just that sudden wave of mid-run weakness. While we may chalk it up to an increase in mileage or ...

Over half of people with iron deficiency were found to still have low iron levels three years after diagnosis, and among patients whose condition was effectively treated within that timeframe, they ...

Adequate iron isessential for growth and haematpoiesis. Oral iron supplementation is the standard of care in VLBW infants. Post mortem evidence has confirmed significant iron overload. Excessive free ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A ferritin threshold of 25 µg/L is cost-effective for identifying and treating women with iron deficiency.