I have an iron level of 99, is this very low? My doctor prescribed me 2 iron pills per day, is this too much?

A ferritin level of 99 is considered to be low. If your doctor has prescribed you 2 iron pills per day, it is likely because your iron levels are quite low and he wants to increase them. Iron is essential for healthy blood production, so taking the prescribed dosage should help improve your ferritin levels.

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I have an iron level of 99, is this very low? My doctor prescribed me 2 iron pills per day, is this too much?

A ferritin level of 99 is considered to be low. If your doctor has prescribed you 2 iron pills per day, it is likely because your iron levels are quite low and he wants to increase them. Iron is essential for healthy blood production, so taking the prescribed dosage should help improve your ferritin levels.