Episode 74: Ironing Out the Link: SIBO, IBS, and Iron Deficiency

This week, Bernadette is back to chat about iron deficiency, its symptoms and causes, and why it's not always wise to rely solely on your symptoms when considering iron supplementation. She also shares some tips and recommendations to increase iron absorption in your gut, and much more!Tune in to find out:Symptoms of iron deficiencyWhy you shouldn’t take iron supplements based on symptoms onlySome general causes of low ironRecommended daily intake of ironFoods that can increase and hinder iron absorptionIron considerations during pregnancy and postpartumWhy exercise and sports training may result in decreased iron levelsHow chocolate can be used as medicine for the gut Are you a practitioner looking for guidance while supporting clients with SIBO? Sign up to the SIBO Food Roadmap Training for Practitioners and become a Certified SIBO Food Roadmap Practitioner!Are you a client suffering from SIBO and seeking relief with diet therapy? Reach out and join the Nourished Gut Program to utilise the SIBO Food Roadmap in your treatment plan.Download my Gut 40 eBook for guidance on how to start nourishing your gut.Do you have an unhealthy gut? Take my Gut Health Quiz and find out now!Head over to karlyraven.com for more Nourished Gut episodes, free resources, and information about my programs.__________________________________________________________________________DISCLAIMERThis podcast information is provided for educational purposes only, and is intended to be used only in conjunction with individual support from a professionally qualified and trained practitioner. It does not claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease and is not a substitute for appropriately qualified medical advice. It is a condition of use that you take full responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing, conduct your own research, consult your healthcare provider and make informed choices about what is right for you before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. _________________________________________________________________________WORK WITH KARLY Ready to stop managing symptoms and start rebuilding? Karly takes a limited number of one-on-one clients each month through the Nourished Gut Program — applications are open: https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com/nourishedgut FREE RESOURCE Not ready for that yet? Start here. Grab Karly's free 3-Day Bloat Fix — a short, practical protocol targeting the most common drivers of daily bloating: https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com/bloat VISIT US ONLINE Gut health support for clients → https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com Mentoring & clinical education for practitioners → https://www.karlyraven.com FOLLOW ALONG @karlyravennaturopath — clinical insights, gut health education & behind the scenes @nourishedgutclinic — the clinic page, client wins & what's on ENJOYING THE PODCAST? A rating and review takes 30 seconds and helps more people find the show who really need it. Thank you. DISCLAIMER Content shared on the Nourished Gut Podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health practitioner before making changes to your health or treatment plan....