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Ferritin level is too low
Hello, as per my blood test report, ferritin value is 1.8 ng. Is it the reason for my Hair fall from last 5 years. I have started taking fefol z Capsule daily from last 1 month but hair fall hasn't reduced. Should i increase the dose?
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Low ferritin levels could be a reason for your hair fall. It can also be due to other mineral deficiencies like B- vitamins or vitamin D or also due to lack of protein in your diet.
You can take your medicine along with lemon water to increase absorption of iron in the body and include iron and vitamin C rich foods on your diet. Including good amounts of healthy fats in your diet will also minimize your hair loss.
Hope this information helps.
For a customised diet plan through an online or an in-person consultation, you can reach out to me via practo or on www.vasundhara.me . Thanks
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Hi, thank you for your enquiry.
There are many reasons for hair fall like deficiency of B vitamins, minerals or proteins. It can also be due to stress and hormonal changes. Do not increase the dosage. Following a healthy diet plan will help.
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Things needs detailed information about your meals and nutrition options and lifestyle then we can discuss things further and suggest anything so please choose direct consultation for proper guidance and help
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Due to lack of ferritin level feel fatigue and get down. So increase green leafy vegetables & beans in ur diet. Increase iron & vitamin c rich food in ur diet.
U r taking supplements along with take vitamin c rich food & beverages for increase absorption.
Daily routine follow diet rich with iron & vitamin c rich food don't require any supplements by diet u can fulfill Ur requirement.
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Eat Iron Rich diet add nuts beans lentils dark green leafy vegetables include vitamin -C
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Dear User, Low ferritin level, may be one of the reason of your hair loss, apart from medicine, you iron rich diet to increase your ferritin level, as low level of ferritin can cause many problems like anemia.
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Increase intake of fruits like apple banana and dates in your diet.
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Please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you.
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Ms. Vidhi Chawla
Dietitian/Nutritionist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
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Yes you have a low ferritin value, it can be the reason.
But no one reason leads to hair fall there are some other reasons too and poor diet is also reason for hair fall.
So do not take decision first just taking a medicine but check with your diet also.
If you wanna have assistance to look into your diet what is missing in your diet for healthy hair then you can meet me for a consultation.
I work online globally so you can have a online or telephonic consultation also.. visit is not compulsory..
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Ms. Anjali kanphade
Dietitian/Nutritionist
7 yrs exp
Nagpur
You need to take protein rich which is balanced .
Take direct consultation for proper guidance i need your more health information
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Ms. Geetanjali
Dietitian/Nutritionist
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi, You need to increase your oral intake of iron rich natural foods so that there is no need to increase any supplementation. iron rich sources- Garden cress seeds (Halim) , Red poha,Bajra,Leafy vegetables. Lemon water with meals and cooking in iron vessels will help.
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