What causes iron saturation even after taking iron supplements?
Patient: Hi I had a test done in mid- July that showed my Hgb 101, Iron saturation at 0.05 so I was recommended to take an iron supplement. I have been taking it since mid-July. Recently I went for new blood work. Hgb 118 but Iron saturation is still 0.05 Where should I go from here? Doctor: HiBased on your query and findings my opinion is1. Your Hemoglobin  concentration has improved with iron supplements. 2. It takes some time for saturation to come to normal as the iron stores need to be restored with the supplements you are taking. 3. So dont bother much about iron saturation as it is corrected only over time.4. However if you are still concerned you can get a reticulocyte count done to check how you are bone marrow I'd responding to supplements.5. Meanwhile be regular with supplements, have iron rich foods.Hope this helps