Dietitian Tyler Brooks unpacks all things iron related, including the different types, the role of iron in the body, why it can be hard to meet requirements through foods, populations at increased risk of deficiency, best approaches to replenish low iron levels and more.

(1:14) - What is Iron & The Different Types

(3:59) - Roles of Iron in the Body

(7:56) - Blood Tests for Iron

(20:16) - Why Is It Hard To Get Enough Iron Through Food?

(25:26) - Factors Affecting Iron Absorption

(28:37) - Populations With Increased Requirements

(32:34) - Signs & Symptoms of Low Iron & Levels of Deficiency

(36:22) - Iron Targets for Athletes

(37:59) - Options to Replenish Iron Levels

(48:19) - Final Takeaways

Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics @insightswithidealnutrition