08/05/2026
“My blood count is normal… why am I still so tired?”😮💨
You sleep, but still feel drained.
You rest, but your body still feels heavy.
Your blood test says Hb normal, but somehow…
you still don’t feel okay.
Here’s the part many people don’t realise:
Normal hemoglobin doesn’t always mean your iron storage is enough!
Your body may still have normal Hb / hemoglobin, but your ferritin may already be low!
💡 Hemoglobin shows the iron-related protein in your red blood cells.
💡 Ferritin shows your body’s iron storage.
Low ferritin may appear earlier, before anemia becomes obvious.
That’s why some women may experience:
✔ Tired all the time
✔ Poor focus or brain fog
✔ Hair fall or brittle nails
✔ Weak immunity
✔ Low energy even after resting
So if you always feel tired, don’t only look at Hb.
Sometimes, your body is already telling you:
"My iron storage may be running low.”
📍 Feeling tired even when your blood count looks normal?
Welcome to find your nearest Alpro pharmacist / Alpro Clinic to check your Ferritin Test now.
Written by:
Pharmacist Candace Low Yeng Ying
Maternal & Child Specialist Pharmacist, Alpro Pharmacy
💛 *Alpro MamaBe – Malaysia’s Trusted Pharmacy for Mom & Baby Health in the First 1000 Days.
