LOW Ferritin Explained (And What Doctors Miss) - The One Number Often Overlooked

<p>Blueprint info session - (doors close August 24) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/ExuLzY2G/checkout</p><p><br></p><p>Low ferritin can leave you exhausted, shedding hair, and wired at night even when your bloodwork looks &quot;normal.&quot; In this episode I break down what &quot;ferritin face&quot; really means, the ferritin numbers that actually matter, and the exact labs to bring to your provider.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>I share my own story (my ferritin dropped to a 9), the three ferritin patterns to know, why &quot;normal&quot; is not the same as optimal, and the root causes most people miss like estrogen clearance, gut absorption, and blood loss. None of this is medical advice, it&#39;s here to help you ask better questions and advocate for yourself.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. I only share things I actually use and trust.</p><p><br></p><p>Substack ferritin/iron article with my full personal protocol, estrogen clearance protocol, HCL protocol, and the extended lab lists - https://sarahkleinerwellness.substack.com/p/two-things-everyone-with-a-ferritin?r=5eztl9&amp;utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=post%20viewer</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Previous episode: &quot;5 diet trends that can increase estrogen dominance&quot; - https://youtu.be/60U3Fuk340U</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Ulta Labs, for ordering your own direct-to-consumer labs -https://www.ultalabtests.com/oxygenmaskmeditation</p><p><br></p><p>Melatonin hair serum / hair care system - https://monatsocialshop.com/SARAH-KLEINER?q=ir-clinical-hair-thinning-defense</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Shampoo + Conditioner I use - https://monatsocialshop.com/SARAH-KLEINER?q=thick-full-haircare-duo</p><p><br></p><p>Fermenting Fairy kefir —code sarahk - https://fermentingfairy.com/products/vanilla-bean-coconut-milk</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Lab list: Low ferritin is never just one marker. Bring these to your provider (not medical advice): ferritin, serum iron, transferrin saturation (TSAT), transferrin, TIBC, CBC (hemoglobin, RBC count, MCV), hs-CRP, ESR, copper, ceruloplasmin, B12, folate, full thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, thyroid antibodies), liver markers, kidney markers, plus your symptoms and bleeding history. Cofactors to check: copper, retinol (vitamin A), B12, B2, B6, folate </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This video is not medical advice &amp; as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health &amp; experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJI</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Free Webinar on Light &amp; Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinar</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Get Early Access to Podcast Episodes &amp; my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=true</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Quick note, some of the links in my description are affiliate links, so I may earn a small commission if you use them, and it doesn&#39;t cost you anything extra. I only ever share stuff I actually use.</p><p><br></p>