What it is
Ferritin is a protein that binds iron and stores it in the body.[1]
Why it matters
A ferritin blood test can show how much iron is stored in the body and can help evaluate iron deficiency anemia or iron overload context.[1]
What it affects
- Ferritin is affected by inflammation, liver disease, cancer, obesity, alcohol use disorder, and other contexts, so interpretation is not one-dimensional.[1]
Interpretation traps
- BioConst does not use ferritin to decide supplements, infusions, or treatment urgency.[1]