Ep. 9: The Cost of Nutrient Deficiency in Children

Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to feel informed, empowered, and supported through science-led conversations on modern health and family well-being.In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO Laura Johnston sits down with Dr Nadia Khan, specialist paediatrician known for her deeply holistic, root-cause approach to children’s health.Together, they unpack one of the most important – and often overlooked – conversations in paediatrics today: why so many children are being labelled and medicated without first investigating what may be driving their symptoms beneath the surface.Together, they dive into:🧠 Children’s symptoms as signals — what the body may be trying to say⚠️ Why many children are medicated without adequate investigation🩸 The most common nutrient deficiencies in children📊The strong link between iron deficiency and behavioural challenges🧩 ADHD, autism & emotional dysregulation – when to look deeper first🦠 The critical role of the gut microbiome in brain, immune & mental health🤧 Allergies, chronic infections & immune dysregulation explained💤 Sleep issues, restlessness & sensory challenges as early red flags🏠 The pressure on parents from schools – and advocating for your child💊 Pharmaceuticals vs nutraceuticals – finding balance and common sense🌱 How modern diets and ultra-processed foods impact children’s health🤍 Trusting parental intuition in a complex healthcare system🔬 Practical blood tests parents can consider requesting✨ Simple, proactive steps to support children’s long-term well-being📌 TIMESTAMPS:0:51 – Rapid-fire parenting & supplement ratings2:34 – Why nutrient deficiencies are so commonly missed4:36 – The most common nutrient deficiencies in children4:57 – Why parents should seek second opinions and trust their instincts7:11 – Behavioural issues in children: looking beneath the surface8:10 – ADHD, autism & the importance of proper assessment10:01 – Iron deficiency in children: how common is it?11:00 – Patterns from infancy to later behavioural challenges12:55 –The gut microbiome and children’s health16:08 – Frequent infections: what’s normal vs concerning17:01 – When antibiotics and procedures may be overused18:56 – The role of schools and early labelling21:01 – Pharmaceuticals vs nutraceutical support22:29 – Allergies, vitamin D & gut health links24:10 – Why modern food is impacting children’s biology29:13 – The many signs of iron deficiency in children31:19 – Maternal iron status & early childhood autism risk32:33 – Key nutrient tests parents should consider👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™.🎧 Listen to the podcast:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@phytoceutics/videos Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718Amazon: https://a.co/d/8W7rmS2  💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order.📲 Connect with Us:Dr Nadia Khan | https://www.instagram.com/dr.nadia.khan/Phytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en#HerHealthPodcast #ChildrensHealth #Paediatrics #NutrientDeficiency #IronDeficiency #GutHealth #ADHD #AutismSupport #ImmuneHealth #ParentingSupport #Phytoceutics