How to Increase Ferritin

It is very important to maintain proper ferritin levels. The amount of ferritin in the blood indicates the amount of iron in the body. Ferritin deficiency results in fatigue, loss of appetite, hair loss and depression. There are a number of ways to increase the ferritin level, but iron absorption is affected by a lot of factors. The following steps explain how to improve the ferritin level.

Things You'll Need

• Iron supplements Vitamin C tablets Blackstrap molasses

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Instructions

• 1

  Take iron supplements with a glass of orange juice or Vitamin C tablets. Ascorbic acid helps with the iron absorption.

• 2

  Avoid caffeine and alcohol. They inhibit iron absorption. Calcium also interferes with iron absorption. Do not take calcium supplements or diary products at least 4 hours before taking iron.

• 3

  Look for iron supplements with stool softners to avoid constipation. Ferro-sequels with docusate is a good choice.

• 4

  Consider slow release iron products if you do not want to pop pills 2 or 3 times a day. GNC's A-Z Time Release Iron and Slo-Fe are good choices. Take liquid iron if you are bad at swallowing pills. Floradix is one of the leading brands for liquid iron.

• 5

  Improve your ferritin naturally with blackstrap molasses. It is rich in iron and also helps boost your energy. Take one spoonful in the morning and another dose in the afternoon. They are tasty and can also be used in cooking.

• 6

  Add iron-rich food to your diet. Broccoli, figs, raisins, lean red meat, chicken and turkey have a decent amount of iron.

• 7

  Use cast iron skillets or pans for cooking. It releases a small quantity of iron into your food. It is a very healthy and tasty way to add iron to your body.