Low Ferritin and Thyroid Problems

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Low ferritin can be the root cause of serious symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, restless legs, and hair loss even if your blood iron levels are normal. But did you know that sub-optimal ferritin can cause thyroid problems, too? Keep watching to discover the common connection between low ferritin and thyroid problems - and how to fix it!
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Studies referenced:
Dutt S, Gupta P, Singh U. Association of Serum Ferritin, Folate, Vitamin B12 with Thyroid Hormone Levels in Patients with Thyroid Disorders. *J Assoc Physicians India*. 2023;71(1):1.
Rayman MP. Multiple nutritional factors and thyroid disease, with particular reference to autoimmune thyroid disease. *Proc Nutr Soc*. 2019;78(1):34-44. doi:10.1017/S0029665118001192
Dr. Kate Lyzenga-Dean is a Functional Medicine Healthcare Provider, Speaker, Writer and Consultant with over a decade of experience in private practice. She offers a new perspective on chronic health conditions and, utilizing evidence-based, integrative, and CAM therapies, helps clients find root-cause solutions that actually work. Dr. Kate aims to help her clients understand “The Why” behind any health challenge, resulting in a wider variety of treatment options, better compliance, and lasting results. You can learn more about her work at www.drkateLD.com
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[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

I hope you enjoy my video on low ferritin and thyroid problems! Don't forget your Free Ferritin Boosting Checklist: www.drkateld.com/ferritin-checklist-signup

[@peacetoall1201]

Can we take ferritin supplements? I really don't want to eat animals. I am taking a zinc supplement and calcium.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Yes, you can certainly use supplements to boost ferritin (as opposed to eating meat) - if you download my free ferritin checklist you'll be able to see exactly which supplements I recommend for improving ferritin levels - here's the link to sign up: www.drkateld.com/ferritin-checklist-signup

[@allisondougherty7937]

I have downloaded it a couple of times but nothing has reached my inbox

[@pattiprosperoella3244]

We need MORE Dr's to be as thorough as you!!❤ THANK YOU!

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Aww - 😊 Thanks so much for watching! 🧡

[@pattiprosperoella3244]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean My pleasure! Your knowledge is priceless. 🙏

[@LoisLopez-gg8gz]

What brand of ferritin would you recommand?

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You can find my favorite here: us.fullscript.com/plans/drkateld-ferritin-boosting-supplements

[@spunkymomma5935]

I absolutely love how you explain everything. I have watched so many videos on thyroid, and I’m getting just the basic understandings of it. But when I watch your videos, it’s worded in such a way that the lightbulb goes off and I get it now. Maybe it’s the patience that you have for explaining everything, but you truly are helping people. Thank you for what you do!

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Thank you so much - this means more than you know. 🧡 That lightbulb moment is the BEST THING - and it's what I'm always striving for. SO glad you find this helpful!

[@bobGmitter]

Happened to me. Ferritin was 25 ug/ml. I take 20mg Heme iron in the morning with 2mg copper and 500mg Whole Food Vitamin C (not just Ascorbic acid) for cerruloplasm I was taking almost 60mg of zinc for many months to boost immune system but it blocked my copper from food. Symptoms were fatigue, anxiety, cold hands, etc. After a few days feelign much better.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Glad you were able to find some solutions that worked for you!

[@sophieg8522]

You feel better because you stopped the zinc? You still take all the rest you mentioned?

[@HokieKittens]

This is great! I'm going to share with my endocrinologist. My ferritin is at 5 and I have hypothyroidism. However my hemoglobin was normall and my doctor wasn't concerned. I've been tired for a year. I just got an iron infusion and I'm hoping I'll feel like a new woman soon.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Yes! Get those ferritin levels up!

[@jiensuyang3915]

Thanks

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're welcome!

[@hafsashurbaji9854]

This was such a wonderful video. You made a complicated topic into something anyone can understand. I really appreciate it and just subscribed. My ferritin level is 4. I'm so ready to stop feeling fatigued all day every day. Onto your next video! Sending love!

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Yay! Thanks so much for your kind words - glad you found it helpful 🧡

[@gracequeenstar1031]

Thank you Dr. Kate ❤

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're very welcome - hope you found it helpful!

[@hocineouadi8125]

Thank you dr kate ♡

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're so very welcome! 🧡

[@r.j5404]

Thank you great info.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it useful

[@krissy3172]

Excellent video! I tend to be low in Ferritin & now know when I need to supplement iron… when I start losing my hair!

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@kready3]

It's a pleasure listening to your videos , thanks for providing us with vital facts and insights.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Thank you! It's my pleasure!

[@mannysanchez5309]

Thank you very much Dr. Kate. Hello from Ecuador. I have one question. Which digestive enzymes do you recommend? Thanks once again

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Hello! You can see the enzymes I like by clicking the link and signing up for a Fullscript account - all the details are there: us.fullscript.com/plans/drkateld-ferritin-boosting-supplements

[@beccaseward]

This was so helpful! I had no idea iron/ferritin levels and thyroid were connected. I’ve had low ferritin for years, and after pressing my doctor who said there was nothing wrong with me, I got it tested and was at a 9 😬 he finally admitted I was iron deficient, go figure. Ive also had all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I’ve been taking organ supplements and betaine Hcl and my numbers are rising 😊 can’t wait to feel normal again!

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

I'm glad you advocated so strongly for yourself - happy to help in any way! Thanks for watching!

[@raven4090]

I've been wondering why I seem to have stopped being able to absorb my thyroid pills. I feel like I'm low on iron, so this was very helpful! Thank you! Drs never take me seriously.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Happy to help!

[@ristopihlakas7862]

Very helpful video Dr. Kate! I recently got my blood work done and ferritin was 17.3 μg/l, TSH 0.28 mIU/l and vitamin D 69.1 nmol/l. I have felt very fatigued recently and also brain fog. I have now taken iron supplements (Ferrous bisglycinate) for few days but they cause nausea and constipation. What would you recommend? Also greetings from Estonia!

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Hi! You could try taking your ferrous bisglycinate every-other day, with a high-fiber meal, and add digestive enzymes to make sure it breaks down properly (to avoid the nausea/constipation). More details in my ferritin checklist: www.drkateld.com/ferritin-checklist-signup

[@bobGmitter]

This is spot on for me. I am a 58 year old guy but started feeling fatigued and more anxious last Fall and it got really bad during the holidays especially in regards to sleep. My CBC results were in the mid normal but I paid to get a vitamin B test and it included an iron panel and everything was low normal but Ferritin of 25 ug/ml and B12 of 1483. I started taking 20mg Heme iron every morning with 2mg copper for cerruloplasmin. I have low stomach acid that I treat with Betaine HCL and Apple Cider vinegar plus I was taking a tom of Zinc since COVID started. My theory was that the Zinc was blocking iron and copper absorption plus low stomach acid also contributed to be not getting minerals from foods. I also started taking liquid ionic minerals (magnesium, copper, zinc, and calcium) too. This week my B12 was around 800 and my Ferritin was 61 ug/ml. I have more energy and my sleep and anxiety are better. My hair thinned alot and it has stopped shedding as much. My target is 100 ug/ml and hopefully my hair will start regrowing. The low ferritin definitely caused me to become hypothyroidal.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Ferritin plays such a big role in thyroid health! Glad you were able to get things sorted out!

[@CorneliavanVuuren]

Thank you Dr Kate! Very valuable information presented in layman's terms. Greetings from the African continent :-)

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Glad it was helpful!

[@seascape185]

My ferritin is 15 and it’s been like this as far back as I see 2018 . I have COPD so all Drs blame all my symptoms on that. But I know it’s something more and it’s in my digestion .

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're probably right! Gut health is key!

[@maheway7880]

Hi dear , i m hypothyroid and herital hernia just diagnosed sometimes i wokeup choking in night time like a shock u think it is bcoz of?.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

It's really impossible to tell - definitely need to see your doctor about that! Best of luck!

[@hgvffffhfg4299]

dr kate can you get itchy skin with low ferritan i have just been put on thyroid med but my thyroid was broderline but very itchy skin and my ferritan was down abit now on iron feel abit better but my thyroid was boderline ad dr did not want t put me on med l took it because o itch and low ferritain was i wrong as i have peciousious anemina and on b12 injections please help thankyou

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Itchy skin can be a symptom of many things - including thyroid problems.

[@taylorferrell8308]

My ferritin level is a 6 and I have not felt well for a long time. I went to many doctors who would do blood work and say I was fine. Finally I got a doctor who tested me for ferritin. I had no idea what ferritin was.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

I'm sorry you've been unwell for so long with no answers!

[@ShavaliyaDhruma9898]

Hi dear my ferritin is 17 ,iron is low and TSH is 4.88 . What would you recommend?

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You can see my suggestions in the free ferritin boosting checklist here: www.drkateld.com/ferritin-checklist-signup

[@arciev.743]

I have been struggling with low ferritin and juicing organic beets, carrots, ginger tumeric seems be helping my levels increase.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

That's great!

[@tammerry9496]

I should try that. Thank you

[@connierubio4906]

I’ve had ferritin as low as 4 I also have celiac disease.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Celiac disease and absorption issues go hand-in-hand!

[@aprilcobb8719]

My ferritin right now is 4 or 5 along with everything else iron related being critical low or critical high.. I just am over it all. Bit sure about thyroid

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Oof - that is very low! Be sure to download my ferritin checklist - lots of good options in here: www.drkateld.com/ferritin-checklist-signup

[@user-tr7uz2gb1r]

Thank you for this video. I have hypothyroidism which was caused by extremely low Ferritin (11), how long do you typically see the thyroid symptoms resolve AFTER getting the ferritin level over 100? Is there a set level?

[@user-tr7uz2gb1r]

I just got my ferritin to 90 a week ago with a fourth infusion but have not had any symptom relief as of yet.

[@user-tr7uz2gb1r]

I should add that my thyroid WAS perfectly functioning, but I donated blood six times in 14 months and it destroyed my ferritin and thus, my thyroid. In short, will it come back on it's own once the ferritin is restored?

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Likely, months, not weeks. If ferritin was that low for that long, it could take awhile for the thyroid function to return. Sorry that happened, but keep pressing forward!

[@user-tr7uz2gb1r]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean Thank you for the reply! Also sorry for another question, but in the meantime would supplementing with a low dose of T3 or T4 be helpful or harmful in this interim period?

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

That would depend on a few factors, so unfortunately I can't make a specific recommendation for you. But it would be worth discussing with your doctor!

[@csillacsorvasi834]

I have iron and ferritin deficiency for 20 years at least, due to heavy menstrual bleeding. Unfortunately iron supplements do not help. I feel quite helpless at this point.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

What if you worked on the reason behind your heavy bleeding instead - getting to the root of your iron deficiency? There are many hormonal reasons this could be happening - check my library for videos on estrogen dominance!

[@christineross7620]

Do you think just below optimal iron and ferritin can contribute? My ferritin was 76 and my iron is just borderline low… but I’ve had extreme brain fog and fatigue hair loss can’t lose weight for a couple of years and also just borderline low thryoid.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

It could certainly contribute - but that's a decent ferritin...I'd be digging for a deeper root cause if I were you.

[@christineross7620]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean thank you! I’ve been digging soooo much lol. Done so many things. Iron is something I hadn’t looked into! I did see that if you have thryoid issues ferritin at 100 is needed. Thank you for your response

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're so very welcome! Agreed - with thyroid issues, a higher level is optimal. Can't hurt to get it where it should be! 👍🏼

[@DrMattiLabbratt]

I had necrotising fasciitis in 2013 - 2 big ops and a huge open wound that took 10 months and another op to close. I wasn’t given a blood transplant as my blood loss left me just above the minimum threshold (UK practice) I was given 3 months of iron tablets, but since then, my Ferritin has struggled between 14 & 21 and I have had symptoms of anaemia on and off while having normal haemoglobin/ serum.iron. Is it possible that the blood loss caused this deficiency that I have never recovered from. I was subsequently dx with Hypothyroidism and I have RRMS. XX

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

That sounds like a terrible ordeal - so sorry you had to go through this. It is not only possible but likely that blood loss is one of the root causes for your current deficiency - but I'm also suspicious that the antibiotics you used could've caused microbiome problems that may also be contributing to your lack of recovery in terms of ferritin!

[@DrMattiLabbratt]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean Highly possible Dr Kate. I was on Meropenem, “a carbopenem antibiotic of last resort “, and Clarithromycin all very high dose as it was Strep A type NF. X

[@daughterofgod777]

Does low ferritin contribute to hyper- thyroid as well?

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

I have not investigated this, but I'll let you know if I do!

[@lauriekline178]

That’s why you test for ferritin and vitamin D deficiency right out of the gate. If it’s low you supplement, and micro doses of iron, monitor testing to make sure you don’t get jaundice.

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

I agree - it's best to test! Not sure why you'd be worried about jaundice with iron supplementation, however...it's not a common side effect.

[@sonofhibbs4425]

I’m supplementing, but absolutely NOTHING is happening. No improved test levels. No symptoms going away. I can’t take iron tabs without severe gastric issues. 🤷🏼‍♀

[@cherylbusch6236]

Talk to your Doctor about ferritin infusions!

[@81redddd]

Which do you think is better heme or non heme iron?

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Heme iron is better absorbed!

[@81redddd]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean thanks

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're welcome! Glad I could help.

[@HarshitSharma-tx5cn]

Hello mam. I'm harsh ,26 yrs old .. I'm a vegetarian..My ferritin is 29ng/ml and iron serum is normal 89 ug/dl nd tsh is high 6.1 uIU/ml ... I also take multi vitamin every alternate days but idk why my ferritin is low , i have a hair fall problem too.....also i do 2.5 hr workout everyday in morning... Can u suggest me should i take iron supplement nd what amt or what to check before buying nd how long Thanks ur video was very informative 🙏

[@HarshitSharma-tx5cn]

I'm from india fyi 🙏❤️

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You can find all the details in my free Ferritin Boosting Checklist - here's the link to sign up: www.drkateld.com/ferritin-checklist-signup

[@CarisaRae]

Yeah I had to do my OWN labs to figure it out!!! Ridiculous... doctors never helped me!!!

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

So frustrating - but I'm glad you were able to figure it out!

[@MultiBurger1]

Sheez beautiful and really good

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

You're too kind! Thanks for watching!

[@jaiminelson7004]

My ferritin is at 42

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Here's a link to the free checklist with support options: www.drkateld.com/ferritin-checklist-signup

[@lauram1288]

I have slowly lost the ability to sweat. Ferritin levels are at 35 ng/ml. Could this be the cause of my in ability to sweat?

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

Hmmm - I don't know of any connections between sweating and ferritin levels, but if I come across anything I'll check back!

[@gnic1717]

Not sweating can mean your detox pathways are blocked! Hydrate and eat as nutrient dense as possible

[@lauram1288]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean how about Sjögren’s disease? I found a journal article stating that people with this disease have decreased sweat production. Just tested positive for SS-A and SS-B

[@Courtney_Lorr]

thyroid regulates sweating. When my tsh dropped to “undetectable” levels 0.03, I couldn’t sweat & my naturally oily skin was dry.

[@casperinsight3524]

Low or sub optimal ferritin can test normal on conventional labs? 🤯 Obviously Ferritin tests are outdated and innaccurate. With all the technology advancements we cant update our medical testing ?! 🤨

[@DrKateLyzengaDean]

We certainly would benefit from updating our normal ranges for blood labs, that's for sure!

[@casperinsight3524]

@@DrKateLyzengaDean Wonder 🤔 who has the power to upgrade conventional labs to reflect optimal representation ? Wouldn't it be great for a billionaire or trillionaire to make that happen 🙏🏼😎❣️