Low Ferritin, Normal Iron, "Normal" Copper/Zinc/Ceruloplasmin, High Free/Unbound Copper
After a series of health events, I found the the cause may be due to low ferritin so I've been working on that since October 2025. It started at 5 in October, Jan 2026 was 14, April 2026 is now at 26. I'm supplementing and following the Iron Protocol group on FB. I read that low copper may contribute to low ferritin so I had that tested - results were copper - 102, zinc - 84, ceruloplasmin - 24. So my unbound copper is at 29%.
My question is how would high unbound copper affect ferritin? What do I need to do to increase the ceruloplasmin? I know I need to take Zinc. I've been told to increase Vit A. I'm already taking organ supplements which supposedly are high Vit A, but also high in copper? So should I stop those? I take Vit C with my iron supplements. I know to support my liver - I've read taking bitter herbs, milk thistle, NAC ... anything else?
I'm working with a functional medicine NP, but this is an area that she's not an expert in. She is learning along with me and she is willing to do any testing that I ask for and she's open to all that I'm doing so I don't want to leave her to find someone else at this point.
I'm trying to learn about how this is all connected, but I'm having a hard time understanding the connection between ceruloplasmin and ferritin, especially since LOW copper is supposedly what can contribute to low ferritin. If anyone has a good grasp and can explain to me like I'm 5 years old, I would greatly appreciate it!