Noun
a protein containing 20% iron that is found in the intestines and liver and spleen; it is one of the chief forms in which iron is stored in the body
Source: WordNetAt the bone marrow, transferrin is reduced from Fe 3+ and Fe 2+ and stored as ferritin to be incorporated into hemoglobin. Source: Internet
In taking iron for low ferritin, in spite of hematocrit and hemoglobin levels that are good, after 3 months my ferritin reduced almost in half…it was quite low to begin with too. Source: Internet
Iron supplements can ensure adequate iron reserves ( ferritin above 25 ng/dl), also correcting the high copper/iron. Source: Internet
However, thyroid function remained normal despite the increased ferritin levels. Source: Internet
It’s not autoimmune either and my other blood work is really quite excellent (including ferritin, B12). Source: Internet