Your body needs iron in order to make hemoglobin, the protein found in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen around the body, but having too much or too little iron can cause a number of complications. The heavy bleeding associated with menstrual disturbances like PCOS can increase your risk of iron deficiency or anemia, which is why, in today’s episode, Dr. Minni Malhotra covers the signs and symptoms of iron imbalance and the various different ways in which you can treat it. Tune in today to learn more about alternative treatments, the importance of a multimodal approach, and how the COPE methodology can help, plus a whole lot more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Find out what iron deficiency entails and the signs and symptoms of anemia.
• Complications caused by iron deficiency, from heart problems to increased risk of infections.
• Alternative treatments if iron supplementation cannot replenish iron levels in the body.
• Metabolic abnormalities caused by PCOS and some of the most common treatments.
• The importance of taking a functional, multimodal approach to treating PCOS.
• Dr. Malhotra outlines the COPE methodology: cellular detoxification, optimization of hormones, performance nutrition, and enhanced mind mastery.
• The relationship between thyroid imbalances and PCOS.
• How resolving PCOS can also help resolve an iron imbalance.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email

Anchor Wellness Center

The Institute of Functional Medicine