Hemoglobin and iron status

The most common lab test is the hemoglobin for sure and everybody knows it. What people are not aware is the fact that hemoglobin level tells very little of the iron status in your body.

Human body is functioning in a way where iron is directed to the most important role of it – creation or red blood cells. So you may have good level of hemoglobin but still remain iron deficient thus getting the symptoms of it like tiredness and fatigue.

Ask your doctor to prescribe you the iron status tests like total ferritin and transferritin saturation which tell you exactly where you are with your iron levels.

Keep in mind that to fill your iron storage takes time so please be patient and use only the stomach friendly iron to stay compliant.