Optimum Ferritin & Folate levels

[kk12]

I recently had some more blood tests done to try and get my thyroid issue diagnosed as I suspect i am hypo (which again was a hashtag fail!) and because I fall into the good old normal ranges, the Dr that I saw didn't think I had that much of an issue with my ferritin and folate levels that eating a healthy diet wouldn't resolve!

However, I have just done some more reading/research and my ferritin level is just 26 (range is 10 - 420) and my folate level is 5.9 (range is 2.6 - 17.3) What are the optimum levels?

Best supplements to take?

I am peri menopausal, aged 46 with long cycles now (was always regular) and no way of telling when I will have a period next or ever again! I have had 1 period this year after about 130 odd days which when it came was like a flood and I was a bit concerned that I wasn't actually having a miscarriage ( I did do a pregnancy test which was negative)

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KK12, ferritin is optimal half way through range. Supplement iron and take 500mg-1,000mg vitamin C with each tablet to aid absorption and minimise constipation.

Folate is a bit low but you'll probably get enough folic acid by supplementing a B Complex vitamin.

[kk12]

Thank you for the replies. I am already taking a B complex vitamin supplement - it would explain why I would always feel wiped out when having a period!

My vitamin scores were all low which I know is a typical hypo thing. More supplements to take!

[kk12]

I'm definitely going to be rattling at this rate - now taking an iron and Vit C supplement!