Iron Studies

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional problem in Australia. It slows your body’s production of haemoglobin, which your red blood cells need to pick up oxygen from your lungs and carry it to every cell in your body. If you have a shortage of iron you experience symptoms of anaemia, which include feeling breathless after little exercise, feeling tired, heart palpitations and looking pale.

• Iron

  An essential trace element is necessary for forming healthy red blood cells and for some enzymes.

• Transferrin

  A protein that binds iron and transports it around the body (also known as TIBC). High levels indicate iron deficiency.

• Transferrin Saturation

  Low levels typically indicate iron deficiency, and high levels can indicate iron overload.

• Ferritin

  Ferritin is a marker of iron stores in the body, and is used to assess iron status. Low levels can indicate iron deficiency, which is a common nutritional deficiency that can lead to anaemia, fatigue, and impaired immune function.

B Vitamins

• Active Vitamin B12

  Active vitamin B12 is the biologically active form of vitamin B12 that is essential for many physiological processes in the body, including the production of red blood cells, DNA synthesis, and nerve function.

• Folate

  Found naturally in food, such as green leafy vegetables. Folate (vitamin B9) plays a role in DNA creation and is important for the production of red blood cells.