Iron status and testosterone production

Understand the connection

Iron supports oxygen delivery and enzymes involved in metabolism. Too little or too much iron can affect health, so iron status deserves its own evaluation.

Follow the pathway

Dr. Purser discusses the relationship between iron-containing enzymes, cellular energy, and hormone production. Fatigue or a low testosterone result can have many causes, and an iron question is only one part of that picture.

Bring these questions to your visit

Ask how a CBC, ferritin, transferrin saturation, and hormone testing fit together. Do not take iron solely because of fatigue or a hormone result; first establish whether a deficiency is present.