Ep. 100: Why Constipation Is Blocking Your Iron (And You Don’t Even Know It)

If you’re constipated… and your ferritin won’t improve… this episode is for you.Constipation isn’t just uncomfortable, it's often a sign that your digestive system, minerals, and stress response are all under strain, and when that happens, iron can be one of the first things to stall.In this episode, I connect the dots between:ConstipationFatigueLow ferritinSlow stomach acidMineral depletionSluggish bile flowStress (both internal and external)Because ferritin doesn’t improve just because you take iron.Ferritin improves when the whole system improves.If iron has made you feel worse…If your ferritin only improves while supplementing…If you’re bloated, sluggish, and exhausted despite “normal labs”…This conversation will make things click.In This Episode, We Cover:Why low stomach acid affects both iron and B12How slow motility disrupts iron recyclingWhy constipation isn’t a side effect, it’s a signalThe connection between bile flow, SIBO, and iron storageHow mineral depletion makes iron harder to tolerateWhy stress shifts your body out of storage mode🎁 Giveaway AnnouncementTo celebrate this being the 100th episode and our upcoming live training, I’m doing a giveaway!One listener will win a free Lume Box! This is my favorite red light therapy device I use every day! Here’s how to enter:1️⃣ Listen to this episode2️⃣ Leave a rating and review 3️⃣ Screenshot your review and email it to [email protected] with [100th giveaway] as the subject line--> Bonus entries for sharing the podcast and tagging @drheatherfinley on Instagram The winner will be announced on next weeks podcast! Want to make sure you are on the list for the Christmas in July HTMA Bundle sale? Click Here Connect + Next StepsWant daily education, stories, and gut-friendly support?Follow Dr. Heather on InstagramReady for personalized 1:1 support and a clear plan?Apply for gutTogether®Want a chance to win a free HTMA Bundle? Leave a rating & review and email it to [email protected] with [PODCAST REVIEW] in the subject line! We choose a new winner every month!