S04E20. The Real Reason You're Iron Deficient: What Your Doctor Missed

About this episode

Katie and Cris discuss the complexities of iron deficiency and the factors that contribute to it beyond just low iron levels.

Getting told your iron is low and handed a supplement isn't the whole story — and for a lot of people, it's actually making things worse. Katie and Cris are diving deep into one of the most misunderstood minerals out there: iron. In this episode, they break down everything iron actually does in the body (hint: it's way more than energy), why low iron is rarely just about low iron, and why blindly supplementing without understanding the root cause can backfire fast. From gut infections and low stomach acid to estrogen dominance and pathogen load, this episode will completely change the way you look at your iron labs. In This Episode We Cover What iron actually does in the body beyond energy and oxygen transport. Why low stomach acid is one of the most overlooked reasons you can't absorb iron. How gut infections like H. pylori, candida, and parasites steal your iron. Why supplementing iron with an active gut infection can make things worse. What a complete iron panel actually looks like and which markers matter. How heavy periods and estrogen dominance contribute to iron depletion. Resources & Links Mentioned The GI Map Testing Package The HTMA Testing Package Functional Blood…

People in this episode

Hosts: Katie Stewart, Cris Brown

Topics covered

• iron deficiency
• gut health
• nutrition
• supplementation
• hormonal balance
• mineral absorption

Keywords

• iron deficiency
• low iron
• gut infections
• stomach acid
• estrogen dominance
• iron absorption
• supplementation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: H. pylori, candida, parasites, The GI Map Testing Package, The HTMA Testing Package, Functional Blood Lab Bundle

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