Ferritin is a protein that stores and releases iron (a mineral) in the body. A ferritin test measures how much of this protein is in your blood, helping diagnose health conditions caused by too much ...

Ferritin is a critical protein that serves as the primary storage form of iron in the body. This protein is fundamental for managing iron levels, which are essential for numerous physiological ...

A fifth (20%) of menstruating women have an iron deficiency. (Getty Images) Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, with up to 20% of menstruating women lacking in the ...

Higher iron levels may be directly linked to more severe and widespread gum disease, even after adjusting for other possible risk factors, according to a large study recently published in the Journal ...

Iron overload, characterized by elevated serum ferritin levels, has long been associated with various systemic complications, yet its impact on skeletal health has not been as well understood. A ...

Ferritin is the parameter most often used in primary care to diagnose iron deficiency. The cutoff value of ferritin can affect the number of cases diagnosed, however. A study published in JAMA Network ...

Iron is an important mineral for the body that helps convert food into energy. Iron in the blood helps transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, which is essential for the proper ...

Iron deficiency anemia was identified in an additional 3.3 million US adults when the ferritin threshold was liberalized from ≤ 15 ng/mL, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), to ≤ 45 ng ...

Study reveals liraglutide's potential to regulate iron metabolism and improve glucose tolerance in a mouse model of hereditary hemochromatosis and obesity. Study: Liraglutide Impacts Iron Homeostasis ...

For me, running with low iron levels was a progressively worsening slog. For years, I attributed relatively vague symptoms—mostly fatigue and heavy legs—to common training mistakes, like improper ...