This is generally true. However, as a male you shouldn't be iron deficient. At the minimum get tested for h pylori and celiac.
Iron Deficiency with normal-"high"- hematocrit, rbc and hemoglobin ?Hey guys,25M, 184cm, 95kg, white, diagnosed depression/anxiety on lexapro 10mg, don't drink/no smoking, ex recreational drug user.For reference: I recently had a comprehensive blood panel that revealed:Ferritin 19.3 ug/l (30 - 300 ug/l)Transferrin Saturation 11.7% (16 - 45 %)Hematocrit 49 % (40 - 53 %)RBC 5.7 T/L (4.5 - 5.9)hemoglobin 17.2 g/dl (13.5 - 17.5My GP says you won't have symptoms of Iron deficiency unless it shows in hematologic parameters (hematocrit, hemaglobin, rbc, ...). Is this true?Many thanks in advance!