Ferritin

The body's iron stores.

If it's high

Can rise with inflammation, liver conditions or iron overload.

If it's low

The most reliable sign of low iron stores.

• Iron-rich foods: spinach and other greens, lentils, rajma, chana, soya, eggs, fish or lean meat
• Vitamin C with meals (amla, guava, orange, lemon) to help absorb iron

A question for your doctor

Do I need iron, and how should I take it?

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