Low Energy
Low energy is a common symptom of low ferritin. Energy levels are directly related to the amount and distribution of iron in the body. When a person is running low on iron, it can be difficult for the body to produce energy for everyday activities. Often this leads to fatigue, which may be one of several signs that something isn’t right with their diet or lifestyle choices (or both).
In addition to causing fatigue, low ferritin can lead to shortness of breath during simple physical activities such as walking stairs or doing laundry. This is because each cell has its transport mechanism for moving oxygen into cells, so if a person doesn’t have enough iron available within each cell, this process will be compromised, even though there might be plenty of oxygen outside those same cells!
