Eat more iron-rich foods
Choose heme iron sources such as red meat, liver, poultry, and fish
Include non-heme iron sources such as beans, lentils, tofu, spinach, and fortified cereals
Pair iron-rich foods with vitamin C-rich foods such as citrus, berries, bell peppers, and tomatoes
Avoid tea, coffee, and calcium supplements with iron-rich meals
Cook with cast iron cookware
Take an iron supplement if recommended by a healthcare professional
Treat any underlying cause of low ferritin such as heavy menstrual bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, or malabsorption
Recheck ferritin and iron levels as advised by a healthcare professional