Ferritin is a protein that’s produced in the body’s cells, and largely concentrated in the liver and immune system cells. Ferritin stores and releases iron, which is essential for producing red blood ...

You've been to the doctor. You've described the fatigue, the stubborn weight that won't budge, the hair loss, the persistent inflammation. The lab work comes back "normal," and you're sent ...

With low ferritin it can lead to headache, hair loss, and brittle nails. They are where proteins are stored in your body. For vegetarians, even though many plant-based foods contain iron, the body has ...