Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional concerns, many people are found to have low iron levels even when their Complete Blood Count (CBC) appears normal, leaving them unsure about their ...

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A total iron binding capacity (TIBC) test is a type of blood test that measures the capacity of transferrin, a carrier protein, to bind with iron. The results can help diagnose certain health ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been slightly anemic for most of my adult life, and my doctor has prescribed iron supplements (Vitron C). Now that I’m postmenopausal, I’m worried about getting too much iron.

Ferritin is a protein that stores iron for your body. Iron is a mineral needed to make hemoglobin—a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen-rich blood from your lungs to the rest of your ...

Medical professionals do not typically recommend limiting most foods if a person has anemia. However, it is generally best to avoid high amounts of dairy, as it ca. block iron absorption. Iron ...

Fatigue and pallor (paler-than-usual skin) are the most well-known signs of iron deficiency. However, it can also cause a range of unexpected symptoms that are often overlooked. Iron deficiency is one ...

About three years ago, Soumya Rangarajan struggled day after day with exhaustion, headaches, and heart palpitations. As a frontline hospital doctor during the coronavirus pandemic, she first ...