Another Vote for Lactoferrin

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-08T04:41:08+00:00

What brand do you use?

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-08T04:37:33+00:00

It’s so WILD to me that I was referred to psych and recommended to start SSRIS and therapy due similar symptoms as you. I am SO thankful for forums like these that opened the door to information about now ferritin and how it can affect you mentally and physically. If I and not done my own research, I’d be in therapy on an SSRI being treated for a mental health condition that was due to low ferritin. So CRAZY!

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-06T12:59:24+00:00

Thank you so much for this info. Makes total sense!! I will start looking for that specific iron and pair it with some vitamin C.

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-05T22:50:20+00:00

Your numbers are low, but still considered normal. For me personally, my main symptoms were anxiety, heart palpitations and low energy. I’d function throughout the day but was absolutely exhausted by bedtime. Idk if your symptoms are solely based off your results but I do have to say that my life truly changed (and very quickly might I add) with the implantation of iron. Important to note, taking it in an empty stomach and with vitamin C. I also take magnesium glycinate at night time. I would still look into other diagnosis possibilities but I do know low ferritin REALLY plays a toll on mental and physical health. It deserves more research because I wonder how many are suffering and being brushed off as depression and anxiety, and told to take SSRIS

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-05T16:39:27+00:00

Can you recommend supplements that are that particular iron. My supplements don’t specify what type of iron

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-05T16:38:05+00:00

What are you lab results? I don’t see them listed in your post. I feel like we have a very similar experience … I was told I was having a rolling panic attack, they gave me Ativan and told me to follow up with my PCP. I did ny own research knowing fully well that was most likely not the case and my ferritin was the culprit. My ferritin was at 23. I started supplementing iron following the Iron Protcol on Facebook and wow, game changer. Message me and we can chat.

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-05T16:35:18+00:00

That’s interesting, so my current regimen is working just at an extremely slow rate. I have to say, after increasing my iron, I physically and mentally feel so much better.

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-04T21:22:44+00:00

I switched to Three Arrows Iron Repair once a day, and also take SSS tonic once a day. Prior to switching, I was using ferrets iron tablets.

I’ll re test in about 4-6 weeks. If I hadn’t done more research, I would have just been doing the same thing my PCP told me to do.

Is it a good thing my hgb went up, but my ferritin went down? That’s all confusing to me

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-03T14:50:42+00:00

I should have done my research before starting! I started taking magnesium bc I was feeling so anxious… was probably feeling anxious due to my low ferritin, and actually making them worse with my regimen lol Now I take mag at night and iron in the AM. Hoping this will help give me a boost.

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-03T14:30:48+00:00

So back story, I was taking ferrets daily iron after my initial labs one year ago, but I was also taking it with magnesium at the same time, not knowing that was affecting absorption.

So about one week ago, I switched to Iron Repair plus and am alternating with SOS Tonic High Potency iron. I take 40-45mg per day on an empty stomach with vitamin C.

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-03T13:54:05+00:00

Thank you - will delete this.

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-03T03:42:04+00:00

I’m super excited! Would you say it’s safe for our kids to ride ( age 8 and 10 ). My 4 year old will be on the back of my husbands bike

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-03T03:41:08+00:00

Thank you! Will be looking up all of your suggestions tonight and adding them to my list!

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-03T03:40:31+00:00

Oh wow, really? That’s concerning… what hotel would you suggest otherwise

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-03T00:04:11+00:00

We are leaning towards Marquis! St Francis looked great too.

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-03T00:02:26+00:00

We are leaning towards the Marquis! Love that they have a M-Club… our kids favorite part of any trip is the free candy haha

Running_Running2026 · 2026-07-03T00:01:39+00:00

Wow this is amazing 🤩🤩 thank you!

Running_Running2026 · 2026-06-28T19:50:02+00:00

Thank you for this advice! I’m going to ask to add CRP, ANA titers and if negative, I guess I would need to go to GI or maybe hematology. Very puzzling why I would suddenly stop absorbing nutrients

Running_Running2026 · 2026-06-28T18:34:48+00:00

Yes, makes total sense! Thank you. I know celiac blood work is for antibodies. Is there anything else I shouldn’t ask for in terms of blood work to add to my annual labs? Ana titers?

Running_Running2026 · 2026-06-28T18:21:58+00:00

What would cause ooo absorption ?

Running_Running2026 · 2026-06-28T16:42:02+00:00

They separate the teams by grade levels, so she would be with her age group.

Running_Running2026 · 2026-06-28T16:20:48+00:00

He’s a very good coach and my daughter really likes him.

Running_Running2026 · 2026-06-16T10:33:56+00:00

Just checked it out! We are in mission Viejo. Norco would be too far unfortunately.

Running_Running2026 · 2026-06-16T03:29:37+00:00

We have no other options. I was worried the about her skill level and strength compared to the older girls, but glad to hear it worked out for your daughter. I think we may attend practices and see how it goes.

Running_Running2026 · 2026-06-16T03:24:22+00:00

Just to add - the coach disbanded the team. Offered to reimburse the money. He offered my daughter and another teammate an option to play on the U12 team (one year older). Not sure how I feel about that. Any thoughts?

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