Iron Deficiency
in Women
So, Why Do You Feel This Awful?
Your Blood Test Says 'Normal'.
Iron Deficiency Doesn't Look Like Fainting.
It looks like brain fog, hair loss, anxiety, and a test result that says you're fine.
Two Types of Iron - Only One Gets Tested.
Haemoglobin = iron in your blood cells. Ferritin = iron in storage. Standard panels check hemoglobin. Most skip ferritin.
6 Signs Your Ferritin Is Low
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Brain fog
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Hair loss
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Anxiety
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Restless legs
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Always cold
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Brittle nails
Why Anxiety? The Iron–Dopamine Link.
Iron is needed to make dopamine. Low ferritin = lower dopamine production = anxiety, low mood, and brain fog before fatigue ever kicks in.
Why Women Are Disproportionately Affected
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Monthly blood loss
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Pregnancy demand
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Plant-forward diets
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Gut absorption issues
What to Say at Your Next Appointment
'Can we check my ferritin specifically - not just a full blood count?'
What's the Optimal Ferritin Range?
Labs say 12+ is normal. Research indicates symptoms resolve best at levels above 50–70 ng/mL. Know the difference.
Iron deficiency in women is often missed. Checking ferritin levels may explain symptoms hiding behind “normal” results.
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