Episode 49: Help! I’ve Got Low Iron

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 beIn 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 infusionsIf you or someone you know is struggling with their iron levels, give this a listen!Click me for show notes! Time Stamps00:00 Introduction and Importance of Iron01:14 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Low Iron03:11 Causes of Low Iron: Decreased Iron Intake or Absorption05:24 Increasing Dietary Iron Intake06:53 Improving Iron Absorption10:19 Factors Inhibiting Iron Absorption13:13 Iron Supplements and Infusions14:10 Post-Iron Infusion ConsiderationsPS. If you're interested in a weight loss program with delicious food, daily access to me and a supportive community that won't mess up your relationship with food, ​click here to join the weightlist​.