Reference Ranges
Clinical Reference
50.0 – 170.0 μg/dL
Optimal Range
70.0 – 140.0 μg/dL
Critical Range
> 400.0
μg/dL
Varies by sex and fasting state
Related Conditions
Anemia
Low
Food & Lifestyle Recommendations
🍎 Food
Pair iron-rich foods with vitamin C (citrus, bell peppers, tomatoes); avoid tea/coffee with meals
Vitamin C converts Fe3+ to more absorbable Fe2+
Evidence-Backed Supplements
When Low
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Direct supplementation for iron deficiency
Iron bisglycinate or ferrous fumarate 25–65 mg elemental iron/day On empty stomach or with vitamin C -
Enhances non-heme iron absorption
Ascorbic acid or liposomal vitamin C 500–2000 mg/day Divided doses
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- Should I get a full iron panel including ferritin, TIBC, and iron saturation? Full panel distinguishes iron deficiency from other causes
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