I‘m a little confused, can someone please explain this? My CBC test came back with everything normal, but why do I have low iron level of 30 and low iron saturation of 11.6%. What does this mean?
Low iron levels usually are due to blood loss, poor diet, or an inability to absorb enough iron from food. It means you need to get more iron, with supplements and diet. The best source of iron is red meat, especially beef and liver. Chicken, turkey, pork, fish, and shellfish also are good sources of iron. Other foods that are good sources of iron include: Iron-fortified breads and cereals Peas; lentils; white, red, and baked beans; soybeans; and chickpeas Tofu Dried fruits, such as prunes, raisins, and apricots Spinach and other dark green leafy vegetables Prune juice
