How do low ferritin levels affect body composition, blood pressure and compression strength?

Effects of low ferritin levels

What is ferritin?

Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in the body.
Low ferritin levels can lead to iron deficiency anaemia and affect many body functions, including body composition, blood pressure and compressive strength.

Ferritin is the main iron-storing protein in the body.
It is key in diagnosing iron deficiency because it reflects the body’s iron stores.
Normal ferritin levels vary with gender and age, but in general low ferritin levels can cause health problems.

Effects of low ferritin levels on body composition:

1. Muscle loss and weakness: iron is essential for normal muscle function and development.
Muscle mass usually starts to deteriorate around the age of 30, but low ferritin levels can also lead to muscle loss and weakness, which negatively affects body composition and therefore everyday functioning.

2. Impaired performance.

3. Fatigue and exhaustion: low ferritin levels can cause significant fatigue and exhaustion, which can reduce physical activity and negatively affect body composition.

At the Bodymaja measuring point, you can measure your body composition regularly at your own leisure and you can take action in time if you need to.

Effects of low ferritin levels on blood pressure

1. Low blood pressure: Iron deficiency can lead to anaemia, which can cause low blood pressure (hypotension).
This can manifest as dizziness, weakness and fainting.

2. Cardiovascular health: long-term iron deficiency can impair cardiovascular health, as insufficient iron intake affects blood oxygen transport and heart function.

You can choose the additional measurement package Comprehensive Blood Pressure + Compressive Force to go with Bodymaja’s body composition measurement and get a more complete picture to support your wellbeing.
Conveniently take three measurements at the same time.

Effects of low ferritin levels on compressive strength

1. Reduced muscle strength: iron is essential for muscle energy production.
Low levels of ferritin can reduce muscle strength, particularly in terms of the ability to clench.

3. Long-term weakness: without sufficient iron, muscles do not receive enough oxygen, leading to long-term weakness and an inability to maintain normal muscle strength.

You can choose the additional measurement package Comprehensive Blood Pressure + Compressive Force to go with Bodymaja’s body composition measurement and get a more complete picture to support your wellbeing.
Conveniently take three measurements at the same time.

What to do about low ferritin levels?

1. Nutrition: increase your intake of iron-rich foods such as red meat, fish, pulses, spinach and wholegrains.
Vitamin C helps with iron absorption, so combine iron-rich foods with vitamin C-rich foods.

2. Supplements: if a change in diet is not enough, an iron supplement may be needed.
Always consult your doctor before taking supplements.

3. Monitoring: regular blood tests to monitor ferritin levels are important, especially if you have symptoms of iron deficiency.
In between blood tests, it is a good idea to monitor your body composition, blood pressure, and the development of your compression strength, and to try to learn routines to reinforce these.
You can see even small changes through the Bodymaja measurements you take in your everyday life.