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What is the difference between ferritin and iron. What if we have good iron but low ferritin level. Does it cause hairloss.
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Ferritin is not iron but is a protein in the body which contains iron. As ferritin is the main form in which iron is stored in the body the amount of ferritin which is found in the blood reflects the amount of total iron which is available to your body. Ferritin is, therefore, the best indicator of iron deficiency. Obviously, low ferritin means your iron stores are low and can cause hair loss.
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