Question 1

what should blood iron levels be?

Accepted Answer

Iron levels: Serum iron level should be between 50 and 150 ug/dl. This would be listed on the blood test report. Most people would check a complete blood count first and a low iron level would be suggested by a low hemoglobin below 10 g/dl or a hematocrit level below 37%. These are just general numbers. Ask your doctor for an evaluation and lab if you are concerned.

Question 2

is a blood iron level of 21 low ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes. You should get a complete blood count and check what your hemoglobin level is to see if you are anemic and how anemic. You should also get an "iron profile" and ferritin test  to complete the testing for anemia.

Question 3

will exercise help lower blood iron level?

Accepted Answer

No: Exercise does not lower blood iron levels.

Question 4

what is the appropriate level of iron in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Iron levels vary…: …for different ages & genders & for pregnancy & lactation. Iron supplements are rarely needed in adult men unless they have proven iron-deficiency anemia. Too much iron can be deposited in organs & caused damage (hemosiderosis). See chart for recommended amounts.

Question 5

normally, how long would the iron take to raise blood levels?

Accepted Answer

Several weeks: Many times, when treating a low iron condition, it is prudent to wait at least 3 months to repeat a blood test when checking for effectiveness.

Question 6

should i stop taking iron as soon as my blood levels are normal?

Accepted Answer

Iron: Iron deficiency comes from constant loss, there must be something that is making you lose iron. This needs to be discussed with your doctor, i would not stop before getting their opinion, as the anemia may recur.

Question 7

is there a way to raise my iron levels in my blood within 2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Iron supplement: Take an iron supplement. Speak with your doctor about dosage.

Question 8

got blood results today and indicate high iron levels. is there anything i can do about it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: It depends on why you are having too much iron...You should find out the underlying disease...If it is very mild, may not need to do anything. Stop all supplements if u r taking.
Donate blood regularly will lower your iron level, if you need so--in such disease as hemochromatosis etc..
Young and healthy male may have  higher iron than average, females have a bit less due to monthly loss..

Question 9

how  you can  decrease iron level in blood?

Accepted Answer

Taking Blood Out: If your iron levels are too high, they may need to take tubes of blood out of your body to decrease it.  Too much iron can be damaging to the heart and other organs.

Question 10

my blood ferritin (iron) level is 59 ug/l  is this low?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Your ferritin level is normal.  The normal range is 12-150 ng/ml.  (1 ng/ml = 1ug/l).

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