Iron Deficiency: Three Steps to Raising Low Ferritin
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- Low iron despite iron supplements? Still having fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, and thyroid and gut symptoms? Dr.Tom Rofrano of the Natural Medicine Clinic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida discusses three reasons you may be unable to raise your ferritin levels and how to fix it.
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H Pylori is another nasty bug that can wreak havoc on your iron levels because it survives on your iron. In my own personal case that was my problem and despite me having a normal to high hemoglobin and RBC count, my ferritin was in the tank at 13 and I was feeling horrible for years. Every single doc told me not to worry about it since my hemoglobin and iron saturation was actually on the high side. I started supplementing with the right form of iron and lo and behold I am already starting to feel a change and it's only been about 3 weeks. You are one of few docs that say to not pay attention to the serum iron and saturation if you have low ferritin that is what you need to focus on. Great video!
Thanks! Here is another video about a patient with H pylori and low ferritin that you may find helpful nmcwellness.com/low-iron-and-ferritin-causes/
@@trofrano Thanks for the video. I am currently taking Vitron C which contains 65mg of carbonyl iron. It does well for my stomach and I am not as dizzy for sure. However, I still have tremendous fatigue on some days. It's been about 4 weeks since my last ferritin test when it was 13. Can you name the brand you recommend or the name brand of the iron that your patient was taking? I would love to try that. I am also taking Tributyrin which helps with increasing gut mucosa. Also doing glutamine, mastic gum, flaxseed oil, pine nut oil, and a product called Pyloricil. Taking all those for the H Pylori. Again, thanks for your input.
@@Total_Body_Fitness_USA The text below the video, nmcwellness.com/low-iron-and-ferritin-causes/ lists the supplement naturalmedicineformulas.com/product/iron-glycinate/ and dose she used along with other supplements including naturalmedicineformulas.com/product/gastroblast/
Thank you so much for this video. I have your book and I can’t wait to start.
You are so welcome!
You are life saver ❤
Thank you very much.
Superb video!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you for sharing.
You're very welcome!
Hi Tom, Great video. I hope you have time to answer this.
Can Low Ferritin cause Hyperthyroidism?
Or does Hyperthyroidism cause Low Ferritin?
Thank you
Thanks and yes, the two are related and it can depend on the individual as to which came first. Also, high ferritin can be related to hyperthyroidism.
Great info, my iron levels are very low, found out that all because I was eating a lot of nuts, seeds and chocolate, tannins were blocking the absorption of iron
Glad it was helpful!
Dr. thank you for making these videos. I have celiac disease and have been gluten-free for two years. I still can’t get my ferritin higher than a 12 and I feel like trash.I am a postal worker so my day is so busy. After that, I have no energy for anything. Out of those five supplements which do you recommend? I can't afford all of them at this time.
The Iron Glycinate and C Bioflavonoids are very important as are the Functional Five. Here is another video that goes over those and about the importance of diet and gut health for helping correct iron deficiency. nmcwellness.com/low-iron-and-ferritin-causes/
My iron is 86, ferritin is 16 (5 year back it was 3) , hemoglobin is 13.
I have fatigue, lack of concentration, hair thinning-breakage,i had hairfall but now it's okay. I'm non-vegetarian and i eat meat every day, so what's the problem with me? What should i do?
Here is a more recent video that may help. th-cam.com/video/Dk2upGx_cEU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4i-cuyx2bEwl15EK
I've been having many concerning symptoms. Going on for years but last 6 months getting worse. I requested many tests and ferritin was 17 but iron normal. Told I'm fine 😔 I think it's the reason for my issues as they match exactly but unfortunately no guidance so I'm trying to figure it out myself. This video was helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
And what is an acceptable or optimal Ferritin Level?
Typically 50-80ng/ml although that can vary depending on other factors, like CBC and other results.
@@trofrano Ok i saw another doctor on here say for men its 70-300 and women 70-150.. Thanks for the info 👍
My iron was 21, Ferritin was 6, Hemoglobin was 7.5. I stsrted to eat iron rich foods and took freeze dried liver capsules, Ferrofood (from Standard Process) and Three Arrows Iron repair Simply Heme. All of these are Heme. In one month I got my iron to 109 - Ferritin to 41 and my Hemoglobin to 11.0, Who knows if that will stay. Also, are these healthy for me to take? Are you opposed to "heme" vs "non-heme"? I havenn't looked into your product yet Iron Glycinate but I will.
I have seen excellent results with Iron Glycinate and don’t recommend Ferrofood because it contains gluten. It is important to monitor regularly so you know how much iron you need to maintain optimal blood levels without going too high. Keep up the good work!
Wow, in one month!! Those are encouraging and amazing results! Thanks for sharing!!
What does it mean if you have low ferritin but high iron saturation?
If someone is taking an iron supplement or had high iron consumption prior to the blood test, the iron or saturation can be high. It can take weeks or months for a low ferritin to increase to optimal levels.
Great video! How do you feel about Blood Builder Mini’s?
Thanks! I checked it out, and it is not a product I recommend.
Hi, I had an open myomectomy 4 months ago to remove some very large fibroids. Since the surgery I have been passing out, not unconscious but falling down hitting the floor at least 5-6 times a day. My hands and feet very cold at times. My levels were tested and my hemoglobin was 11 and ferritin was 7. The doctors said that the falling down episodes and cold hands and feet are not caused by the low blood. They said I am not anemic enough to cause that and so they are passing me around from cardiologist to neurologists. They just suggest that I continue to take my iron to bring my blood up. I’ve been taking the iron and my hemoglobin is now at a 12 and the ferritin is 8. I’m not falling down as much but I am getting this rush to my head which happens frequently. My hands and feet are still extreme;y cold. Once again I asked about the low ferritin and iron levels and I was told that that would not cause these symptoms. I’m pretty much lost on what to do. Also I didn’t have any of these issues prior to the surgery.
Doctors dont know shit about iron.
Low ferritin without significant anemia can still cause cold hands and feet, fatigue, and being lightheaded. Listen to the video again for tips on how to correct this. If you need additional help, you can email at info@nmcwellness.com
God bless you. Ask for an iron infusion.
My Iron is 25 and Ferritin is 9. What should I take? I am vegetarian and don’t eat eggs or meat.
@@trofranoWhat gut supplements did you have your client take?
What do you think of Heme Polypeptide type of iron?
I much prefer iron glycinate and have seen very good results with this.
I am on TRT and need to donate blood to keep hematocrit down. The trouble is my ferritin was 11 at my last test. I have no discernible symptoms that I can tell. My GP doc said don’t worry about it because Testosterone will lower Ferrtin and my iron is normal judging from Hemoglobin. My concern is that if I take iron supplements my hematocrit goes too high. (I have Hashimotos and take T3 thyroid meds by the way).
In general, the idea is to donate enough blood but not so much that your ferritin goes too low. Looking at other lab results can help determine your iron status and what to do about it.
My iron is 76 but ferritin 5.8. I am 29 year female, I have Pcod. Any suggestion to keep my ferritin levels up?
Here are some suggestions nmcwellness.com/low-iron-and-ferritin-causes/
Hi doctor! I just checked my ferritin and iron saturation and it is a 6 with 12 iron saturation.
My body aches. I have Hashimoto’s and newly swollen lymph nodes. Groin (both side) and lower leg (1). Just had three ultrasounds and all came back clean.
I am all about getting to the root cause. I had a colon and endoscopy clean- gyn- everything normal. I feel pretty bad. Forgetfulness. 🎉hair loss. I just don’t feel well! Help
Hi Rachel, That is very low. No wonder why your feeling so terrible. If you'd like, schedule a time to talk my support team here nmcwellness.com/and we'll see what we can do to help. In the meantime, this video has more info on the subject: nmcwellness.com/low-iron-and-ferritin-causes/
Sir does low ferritin cause heart beat sound in ear...
Iron deficiency can cause the arteries to pump harder to deliver more blood and some can hear the pulsation in their ear.
Can you tell me if OatStraw extract raises ferritin and iron or no ? I’m taking it for nerves exhaustion? And I’m trying to lower iron and ferritin? Thanks God Bless!
I have not ever recommended oat straw. Here is one of the many videos I've done for high ferritin that may help: nmcwellness.com/lowering-ferritin-and-inflammation/
Im on 160 iron per day, as my iron level is good but feritin is 8,6 .. am i taking too much iron? My dr gave me this
Iron levels increase first, sometimes very quickly. It can take awhile for ferritin to increase to optimal levels, which can be 40-80 ng/ml depending on the individual.
My Iron is 25 and Ferritin is 9. I am pure vegetarian and don’t eat any meat or eggs. What should I take to improve? Will appreciate your response 🙏
This is the supplement I have seen work very well naturalmedicineformulas.com/product/iron-glycinate/
In the video, I go over the dosage I used for her and getting follow-up testing. I use this Vitamin C which can help with iron absorption naturalmedicineformulas.com/product/c-bioflavonoids-500/
Hi doctor,
I am 23 years old and I am having severe hair loss from last 1.5 years and In ferritin test I git value as 7 so doctor prescribed me orofex xt tablet for 2 months. Now my ferritin value is 28. To stop hair loss I think we must have atleast 80.please suggest me how can I increase my ferritin levels
I have seen some patients' hair loss stop when their ferritin gets above 40 or 50. Here is another video with products on how to do that. nmcwellness.com/low-iron-and-ferritin-causes/
I read ferrabsob from thorn is great. Read the reviews. I just ordered some
My Ferritin Level is 16, But my iron levels are normal, bhai i have unbelievable amount of fatigue and weakness im mostly absent minded and my body aches, is this all because of low ferritin? Doctor please reply on this 6 Im just 20 years old
Those can be symptoms of low ferritin. After comprehensive lab testing, many other things are usually going on as well, contributing to these symptoms.
Vaibhav bhai mere ko bhi aisa hi feel hota hai aj...ferritin test kraya hai report kal ayega
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Hey sir my ferritin level is 10 ng I want to make 70 my age is 21 …. What should be my iron intake daily like how much mg???
Depending on a person's weight and other test results, I typically recommend 2 or 3 capsules, twice per day of Iron Glycinate 29 mg with a retest in 1 to 3 months. naturalmedicineformulas.com/product/iron-glycinate/
What about lactoferrin? If your ferritin is high it lowers it and if it's high it lowers it?
Lactoferrin supplements have been shown to raise iron and ferritin levels.
Dear Dr my Ferratin is at 7 and i feel dreadful..been on several different iron suppliments but not much help and digestive problems.. complained to my dr but she said above 4 is normal and She wont send me to a heamatologist and sent me to an endocrinologist and psychiatrist instead..the psychiatrist said that my fatigue has nothing to do with my brain..laughed and told me to change my dr.. but he did point out my low ferratin..and the endocrinologist said the ferratin is normal at 7 and even though i have been diagnosed with hashimotos ,insulin resistance and High cortisol he doesnt believe that the fatigue comes from any of those issues and put me on inositol and carnatine wich dont really help..i am convinced that i feel very tierd ,have weight gain,brainfog, hair loss all because of the ferratin..what is normal Ferratin? I feel very ill but dont feel acknowlaged correctly. I am on iron and vitamin C , inositol,selenium and vitamin D and probiotics now for 11 months ..no improvement in energy or Weight loss. I sound a lot like this woman you mentioned.
People can have severe iron deficiency symptoms with a ferritin that low. Optimal is closer to 50 for many individuals. If you need help w this you can contact our clinic. Otherwise, see if you can find a local doctor that understands how to treat and monitor you.
@@trofrano thankyou for the kind responce.
@@Aurora-qn2dx, You're welcome.
I have same problem like u insulin resistance weight gain hair loss brain fog..@aurora
I have same symptoms like u ...where r u from
My Ferritin is 18 and Dr said its ok, within range. 😖
Yes, I hear that quite often from patients. Good thing you know better.
Same here mine is 17. Told I'm fine, symptoms not related. It's hard to figure things out on my own I have two little ones to care for and not enough time to research and learn.
Same here. My ferritin is at level 3, and my doctor said it was within range
Hi Doc,
My ferritin level is 15 but iron levels normal. I have cold hands and feet, tired, absent minded, low concentration and brain fog, mental health problems.
I don’t think I have celiac as I don’t have a large intestine due to crohns and colitis causing me to have to have an Ileostomy.
Celiac runs in the family I have cousins with it, the same side that I got colitis from however I don’t experience discomfort from gluten as such, no GI issues as such. I’ve tried countless diets but after blood work has come back my ferritin is low.
My question is I have Floradix Iron liquid to get my levels up it has Ferrous Gluconate, should I take this as liquid is easier for me to absorb, and should I do a celiac test? I had a blood test done to check it but I went a week gluten free before I did weirdly enough apart from the last day I had a huge amount of gluten and when the results came back it was negative.
What do you recommend going forward?
I recommend doing comprehensive testing with a functional medicine doctor who will help you get to the root cause of the low ferritin. I have found that the traditional celiac tests are not accurate. Hear is another video that may help nmcwellness.com/low-iron-and-ferritin-causes/
Doctor my mom has hashimoto she has large hiatal hernia and antral gastritis can this cause low ferritin i gave her bisglycinate iron 20mg no impove on ferritin hematocrit 41
Yes, gastritis can cause iron and other deficiencies. The patient in this video also had Hashimoto's.
Hello sir 2 years im monitoring my thyroid but only t3,t4,tsh is in optimal range if it is in optimal range i have do test for free t3,t4, thyroid antibodies bcoz im having hairloss,my ferritin,vit d also low im supplementing but not increasing still in normal range but not moving to optimal range
Optimal range for ferritin is usually 50-90, depending on CBC, iron, TIBC, % saturation, CRP, CMP, GGT, insulin. Here is another video I did on hair loss solutions that may help. th-cam.com/video/AYnGHHgNNv8/w-d-xo.html
Why not heme iron ?
I prefer iron glycinate over a heme iron supplement.
@@trofranowhy?
@@09lilmiss It's the form of iron that I've seen excellent results for improving low ferritin levels. Here is a more recent video demonstrating this: th-cam.com/video/Dk2upGx_cEU1/w-d-xo.html0-66 in 7 weeks
My ferritin level was 20 before 2 month ago and I took iron infusion 2 month ago my iron level is know 145 but my hair still falling and not regrow hairs back.. when I get results .. and is it possible to stop hair fall with iron infusion?
There are many causes for hair loss. Here is another video that may help. th-cam.com/video/1OkFgkYnKlo/w-d-xo.html
Im 34 years female My iron is 104 ferritin is 44 no other symptoms only hairloss sor plz help me im on iron supplements im losing my hair
There are many causes and solutions for hair loss. Here is a video that may help. nmcwellness.com/hair-loss-natural-treatment/
44 if reference range is 30-400
44 is too low, take it to atleast above 150 for optimum hair health
Thank you @@VivekKumar-lr5bmI'm taking iron supplement with vit c even though it's not improving 2 years I'm struggling half of hair was gone
Here is a more recent video I did on hair loss solutions. th-cam.com/video/AYnGHHgNNv8/w-d-xo.html
Optimal range for ferritin is usually 50-90, depending on CBC, iron, TIBC, % saturation, CRP, CMP, GGT, insulin.