Iron Deficiency Without Anemia vs. Iron Deficiency With Anemia

<p>In this episode, I discuss the differences between iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.</p> <p>Ferritin is the storage depot for iron. A ferritin below 30 is generally considered iron deficiency. Most people will feel their best with a ferritin above 70.</p> <p>Anemia is caused by a lack of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is crucial for health as it is a protein charged with transporting oxygen to cells and removing carbon dioxide from the body.  </p> <p>---</p> <p>Want to know what some of the food staples are for me and my family?</p> <p><strong>Download my iron optimization guide:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://optimizeiron.com/guide">https://optimizeiron.com/guide</a></p> <p>Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness, and use #accumulatehealth.</p> <p style="text-align: center;">-----</p> <p><strong>Connect with Dr. Matt online:</strong></p> <p>📍 <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r</a></p> <p>📍 <a href= "https://instagram.com/drwholeness">https://instagram.com/drwholeness</a> </p> <p><strong>📍</strong> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness">https://www.facebook.com/drwholeness</a> </p> <p><strong>📍</strong> <a href= "https://drwholeness.com/">https://drwholeness.com/</a> </p>