How to Use ferritin in a Sentence

ferritin

noun
  • If in doubt, an iron or ferritin blood test will confirm iron deficiency or anaemia.
    — Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The ferritin test is a blood test that measures ferritin levels in the bloodstream.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This form also might increase ferritin (the body’s storage form of iron) better.
    — Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The outcome of interest was ferritin, a measure of iron storage.
    — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 8 July 2020
  • Low ferritin levels can indicate low iron stores and iron deficiency.
    — Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 18 June 2024
  • This form of ferritin reacts with the blue light, triggering more ion production, which in turn keeps the light glowing in a feedback loop.
    — Rachael Lallensack, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2020
  • To determine someone’s iron count, labs look at the concentration of ferritin — the protein that stores iron — in their blood.
    — Lourdes Medrano, NPR, 15 Sep. 2024
  • Modjarrad and his colleagues had to figure out which parts of the spike to attach to which type of ferritin and how to link the two proteins together.
    — Emily Mullin, Scientific American, 9 June 2021
  • About seven years ago, I was diagnosed with hemochromatosis, and my ferritin level was in the thousands.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 28 July 2021
  • Blood-clotting rates seem to go beyond those often seen in other storm conditions, but ferritin levels don’t rise to quite the same sky-high levels.
    — Amber Dance, Discover Magazine, 14 Apr. 2020
  • Other nutrients that may play a role include ferritin, folate, and B12.
    — Matt Fuchs, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
  • While any vitamin or mineral deficiency can worsen hair loss, some, like iron and ferritin, are more crucial than others.
    — Georgia Day, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Incorporating foods high in iron such as red meat, leafy greens, lentils and even dark chocolate are beneficial to raising ferritin levels in the blood.
    — Cammy Garvelink, Outside Online, 23 Feb. 2021
  • The researchers engineered an ion channel protein with a protein nanobody that sticks to a natural iron-trapping protein called ferritin.
    — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2024
  • After relocating to a new state and finding a new hematologist, my ferritin count is now down to 250.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 28 July 2021
  • Research has demonstrated that low levels of ferritin cause a disruption in dopamine activity.
    — Kate Harrington, The Conversation, 25 July 2024
  • Studies have shown a connection between RLS and low ferritin levels (a protein that stores iron).
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
  • However, healthcare providers need to assess the ferritin levels in conjunction with a patient’s whole picture of health, says Nance.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
  • On the other hand, excessively high ferritin levels can suggest iron overload or inflammation.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The body can store some iron temporarily in the form of a protein called ferritin, but if the levels dip too low for too long, so does the hemoglobin in red blood cells, resulting in anemia.
    — Lourdes Medrano, NPR, 15 Sep. 2024
  • Iron deficiency Heavy periods and vegetarianism can lead to low levels of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
    — Shannon Lawlor, Glamour, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The nanoparticle is different too; it is based on a ferritin (a protein that stores iron) shell derived from Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
    — Wired, 28 July 2022
  • One study examined coffee's effects on serum ferritin levels and found that consuming three or more cups of coffee daily significantly reduced iron levels.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 1 July 2024
  • Fedotowsky-Manno said that her extremely low ferritin and iron levels could explain the recent fatigue she’s experienced.
    — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 14 June 2021
  • Because doctors typically do not measure ferritin, women need to advocate for themselves, Wheeler said.
    — Linda Carroll, NBC News, 1 July 2023
  • Iron deficiency anemia is associated with low ferritin levels.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Researchers found the participants taking aspirin also had lower levels of hemoglobin and ferritin, two important proteins that help blood cells carry oxygen.
    — Haley Weiss, Time, 21 June 2023
  • Regular monitoring of ferritin levels allows healthcare providers to detect any imbalances and intervene promptly.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Although checking ferritin levels is useful in making the diagnosis, iron, total iron-binding capacity and hemoglobin tests also should be ordered.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2023
  • These tests measure various parameters related to iron status such as hemoglobin levels and serum ferritin concentration.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023

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