Becca Chilczenkowski | Hormone & Metabolism Specialist on Instagram: "Low ferritin isn’t just “low iron.” 🚩 �It’s often a sign your body can’t absorb, store, or use iron correctly. I see 3 common patterns 👇 1. Normal iron + low ferritin → iron comes in, but can’t be stored 2. Low iron + low ferritin → true deficiency (often heavy periods or poor absorption) 3. Higher iron + low ferritin → iron is stuck, not usable ⚠️ Symptoms to watch for: - Hair thinning or shedding (really hard to get hair g