Episode 49: Help! I’ve Got Low Iron
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Iron is a notoriously tricky nutrient to get right. It can be tough to include enough in your diet and even then your iron levels may still not be where you want them to be In this episode I’ll talk through all of the things that might be impacting your iron levels, from iron loss, low dietary iron, poor absorption to increased inhibition, as well as a few tips about iron supplementation and iron infusions If you or someone you know is struggling with their iron levels, give this a listen! Click me for show notes!  Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction and Importance of Iron 01:14 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Low Iron 03:11 Causes of Low Iron: Decreased Iron Intake or Absorption 05:24 Increasing Dietary Iron Intake 06:53 Improving Iron Absorption 10:19 Factors Inhibiting Iron Absorption 13:13 Iron Supplements and Infusions 14:10 Post-Iron Infusion Considerations
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