Low Ferritin in 14 year old son

[mb008]

Hi

Is it okay to give my 14 year old son Solgar Gentle Iron 25mg?

He's on Spatone right now but I know that won't be doing much.

He was at the very lowest point on the range for his ferritin. Doctor said it didn't matter!

Thanks very much

[fbirder]

What makes you think that Spatone won't be doing much? The 5 mg of iron in one sachet, combined with a healthy diet, should provide plenty of iron.

Too much iron can be as harmful as too little. For a child 25 mg of iron might be too much.

I would go back to the doctor, and ask their advice. Or see a pharmacist who may be able to advise you.

[Jennylind]

Spatone has always worked really well for me, however low my ferritin. Ferritin levels come back up gradually.

[mb008 in reply to Jennylind]

Thanks for replying. Okay, I will keep with the Spatone. His level was so low (and his hair has thinned, he is tired when training) that I thought it better to boost it with Solgar Gentle Iron and then maintain. I will keep going with it and then get his blood tests done again.