I am a 31 yr white female, 5'5 and at about 170 yes i know i am overweight.....what should my iron level be...?
2007-02-13 14:10:23 · 3 answers · asked by kirbiemar 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
These should help....
http://www.hearthealthywomen.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=72&Itemid=90&limit=1&limitstart=2
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/iron.asp
Why do you ask?
2007-02-13 14:20:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Serum iron test should be conducted that measures the amount of iron in the blood.
Normal Values:-
* Iron: 60-170 mcg/dl
* Total Iron Building Capasity: 240-450 mcg/dl
* Transferrin saturation: 20-50%
Note: mcg/dl = micrograms per deciliter
2007-02-13 22:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eat red meats, raisins and dont worry about iron levels, as long as u dont rust.
2007-02-13 22:13:25 · answer #3 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋