Ferritin is a type of protein that stores iron and is concentrated in the brain. The lower the iron, the more severe the symptoms. & Iron is essential to produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter that controls attention, behavior, and cognition. If not enough is available, the result can be dopamine dysfunction, symptoms of ADHD, and lower cognition. [Source: Utica Observer-Dispatch]Unfortunately, a standard blood test won't catch low ferritin levels. Blood must be drawn from a vein. A child who has attention issues, and is also a picky eater, may have a ferritin deficiency. If you think this may apply to your child, your doctor should be able to administer the test.
Source: Utica (NY) Observer-Dispatch
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