ferritin
noun
fer·ri·tin
ˈfer-ə-tən 
: a crystalline iron-containing protein that functions in the storage of iron and is found especially in the liver and spleen
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Nutritional hair loss occurs due to insufficient levels of vitamin D3, zinc, ferritin, folate, B12, and iron in the bloodstream.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
On the other hand, excessively high ferritin levels can suggest iron overload or inflammation.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
This form also might increase ferritin (the body’s storage form of iron) better.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
These tests measure various parameters related to iron status such as hemoglobin levels and serum ferritin concentration.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
While any vitamin or mineral deficiency can worsen hair loss, some, like iron and ferritin, are more crucial than others.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2023
Studies have shown a connection between RLS and low ferritin levels (a protein that stores iron).
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
In post-bariatric surgery patients, monitoring ferritin levels becomes essential due to potential alterations in iron metabolism caused by significant weight loss.
Low serum ferritin levels can indicate depleted iron stores, which may lead to iron deficiency anemia if left untreated.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
Although checking ferritin levels is useful in making the diagnosis, iron, total iron-binding capacity and hemoglobin tests also should be ordered.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2023
Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
On the other hand, excessively high ferritin levels can suggest iron overload or inflammation.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
This form also might increase ferritin (the body’s storage form of iron) better.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
These tests measure various parameters related to iron status such as hemoglobin levels and serum ferritin concentration.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
While any vitamin or mineral deficiency can worsen hair loss, some, like iron and ferritin, are more crucial than others.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2023
Studies have shown a connection between RLS and low ferritin levels (a protein that stores iron).
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
In post-bariatric surgery patients, monitoring ferritin levels becomes essential due to potential alterations in iron metabolism caused by significant weight loss.
Low serum ferritin levels can indicate depleted iron stores, which may lead to iron deficiency anemia if left untreated.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
Although checking ferritin levels is useful in making the diagnosis, iron, total iron-binding capacity and hemoglobin tests also should be ordered.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2023
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ferritin
noun
fer·ri·tin
ˈfer-ət-ən
: a crystalline iron-containing protein that functions in the storage of iron and is found especially in the liver and spleen compare hemosiderin
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