What foods can quickly replenish low ferritin levels?
Nov 13, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Feng
Introduction
In general, low ferritin levels can be supplemented by consuming foods such as red meat, poultry, legumes, spinach, and dried fruits. Additionally, under medical guidance, medications such as ferrous sulfate tablets, ferrous gluconate syrup, iron dextran dispersible tablets, ferrous succinate tablets, and ferric protein succinate oral solution may be taken for supplementation. If other physical discomfort symptoms are present, prompt medical treatment at a hospital is recommended.
Generally, low ferritin levels can be improved by consuming foods such as red meat, poultry, legumes, spinach, and dried fruits. Additionally, under medical guidance, medications such as ferrous sulfate tablets, ferrous gluconate syrup, iron dextran dispersible tablets, ferrous succinate tablets, and ferric protein succinate oral solution can be taken to supplement iron. If other physical discomforts exist, timely medical treatment is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:
I. Foods
1. Beef: Beef is rich in heme iron, a form of iron that is easily absorbed by the human body. It can be cooked by stewing or stir-frying, such as beef stewed with carrots or shredded pepper beef.
2. Chicken: Chicken contains abundant iron. Consuming it in moderation can effectively supplement ferritin. It can be prepared as soup or roasted, providing both nutrition and varied flavor.
3. Legumes: Legumes contain non-heme iron and are a good source of iron. Moderate consumption not only helps supplement ferritin but also provides other nutrients such as plant-based protein. They can be made into soy milk or porridge, offering rich nutritional value.
4. Leafy vegetables: Leafy vegetables are also rich in iron. Examples include spinach, shepherd’s purse, and amaranth, which can help increase ferritin levels. They can be stir-fried or served as cold dishes.
5. Dried fruits: Items such as raisins, red dates, and longan are rich in iron. Moderate consumption can help patients increase their iron levels and thus raise ferritin levels. They can typically be eaten directly or used in porridge.
II. Medications
1. Ferrous sulfate tablets: These are common blood-nourishing medications that promote hemoglobin synthesis in the body, thus improving low ferritin levels.
2. Ferrous gluconate syrup: This medication serves to supplement iron and is primarily used to treat iron-deficiency anemia. It is particularly effective for iron-deficiency anemia caused by malnutrition, pregnancy, or lactation.
3. Iron dextran dispersible tablets: These tablets not only supplement iron but also enhance iron absorption, thereby improving symptoms of low ferritin.
4. Ferrous succinate tablets: This medication provides effective iron supplementation, helps improve symptoms such as dizziness or headache, and enters the bloodstream to form serum iron after consumption, participating in hemoglobin formation to alleviate anemia symptoms.
5. Ferric protein succinate oral solution: Ferritin functions to store, absorb, and release iron. Ferric protein succinate oral solution can, to some extent, supplement ferritin and provide health benefits.
In daily life, patients with low ferritin should maintain a balanced diet and avoid picky or selective eating. Additionally, if iron supplements are being taken, periodic follow-up tests to monitor ferritin levels are recommended to assess treatment effectiveness.
