IT SURELY DOES. Iron swords and medicines are two different things though. Ideas can be a type of sword. Mind sets can be a sword. Being better informed can be a type of sword. Putting on the whole armor of GOD is a sword against evil. SO with this in place, I will allow iron pills to go to battle for me in combating ANEMIA. My Ferritin levels were significantly LOW. Have to raise the levels to about a 81 instead of a 11.
The normal value ranges for blood ferritin are:
- Male: 12 to 300 nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL)
- Female: 12 to 150 ng/mL
The lower the ferritin level, even within the "normal" range, the more likely it is that the person does not have enough iron.
The number ranges above are common measurements for results of these tests. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or test different samples. Talk to your provider about the meaning of your specific results.
My Endocrinologist's APRN did run a Ferritin test when I ASKED for one so I would know if my storage of iron was within range or I was anemic. Too much of my hair has been coming out. I've been searching for an answer so I can stop unnecessary hair loss. Being hypothyroid contributes to hair loss as does when having too little iron. Sure enough, my Ferritin was way too low. He mentions my Ferritin is very low, but won't tell me to take iron.
It is way too low so I know I have to build my blood up to be at a healthier place. Instead of the APRN telling me I needed iron supplements, he said I should see my regular physician.
When dealing with the need of taking iron supplements due to being ANEMIC, I read that iron should be taken together with vitamin C or orange juice to get better absorption and NOT with caffeine. Never heard this one before. So I shall do this. Two months of iron supplements should raise my levels to where they should be just in time for my yearly physical where blood work will be done and I will know where I stand concerning iron levels.
Now, I find out do not take iron with calcium like milk. Interferes with absorption. Didn't know this. Best to take iron on empty stomach.
https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/taking-iron-supplements-food-decrease-absorption-7202.html
Iron sharpens iron. Bouncing information off of others in the same boat may be helpful and allow a lead to a way of getting HEALED as close to being HEALED as possible.
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