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Iron Status Interpreter

Calculates body iron stores and provides a personalized intervention plan. This calculator adjusts ferritin levels for inflammation, making it effective for most scenarios, including iron deficiency without anemia. Intended for adults without kidney disease. Research papers: [1], [2]
Enter values
 
Value
Unit
Ferritin
 
Adjust by weight (optional)
Weight
 
Adjust for inflammation (optional)
hsCRP
Albumin
 

Iron Stores: 000 mg

This measure does not represent "Total Body Iron". A value of zero means that removing iron from the blood will not be replenished from the body's stores (e.g., bone marrow, liver). Negative values are associated with anemia.
Optimal
759 mg
-350
0
482
644
886
1125
1492
Values are calculated for a person weighing 82 kg. Display calculation steps.
The optimal Ferritin reference range is used, not the "normal" range.

In Honor Of

Dr. Barry S. Skikne

Special thanks to Dr. Barry S. Skikne, the leading expert in calculating iron stores, for his invaluable consultation in developing this tool.

Alongside Dr. James D. Cook, he pioneered the use of quantitative phlebotomy for assessing iron stores, providing insights that remain foundational in iron metabolism research. This tool is dedicated to both of them in recognition of their groundbreaking work.

About the site author

My personal mission is to extend human lifespan by collectively adding 1 million years to people's lives.

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Zsolt Szabo
Zsolt Szabo
Precision Health Consultant for Longevity Clinics, Biohacker, and Software Engineer

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