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Iron deficiency profile
Took an iron test results turned out to be following:
1. iron - 63
2. Iron binding capacity - total (TIBC) - 240
3. Transferrin - 167.6
4. iron saturation - 26
5. Calcium - 9.20
Should these be concerning? Anything to be done to fix this?
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Include vit. C in your for better iron absorption.
Avoid milk with nuts for better calcium absorption.
DM or book appointment for detailed consultation .
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Your iron levels are mostly within normal limits. Iron is on the lower side of normal, but your iron saturation is normal, which means there is no clear iron deficiency. TIBC and transferrin are slightly low, which usually happens due to mild inflammation or low protein intake, not due to low iron. Calcium is normal.
This is not serious, but improving diet, protein intake and regular meals will help your energy levels. For a personalised plan and to understand the results in detail, please consult me for a better solution.
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Other factors also matters alot for the absorption of the above nutrients in our body.
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Please ask me directly for details and personalized diet plan for you
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Serum iron 63 -
Your value is lower side of normal , which indicates mild iron deficiency
Total iron binding capacity
Your value is low , which is unusual in iron deficiency
Low TIBC suggest
Chronic inflammation conditions
Liver disease
Malnutrition
Iron overload
Hypothyroidism
Transferrin saturated
Within normal range
Calcium
Normal and fine
Iron rich foods includes
Lean red meat , irgam meat , fish spinach, lentils, tofu pumpkin seeds, jaggery, pair with vitamin C for better absorption
Avoid tea coffee right after meals, as they reduce absorption
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
You have to work on combination of food and supplement to improve it
Connect over consultation to help better
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect through app.
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