Iron deficiency is common but the solution isn’t always as simple as grabbing a supplement off the shelf. In this episode, we unpack why low iron and anemia are symptoms, not a final answer.

We break down:

• The difference between iron deficiency and anemia
• Why root causes matter more than just chasing a lab range
• Why diet still matters
• How inflammation, poor liver and gut health, and stress all mess with absorption
• What to consider before supplementing (and why it might not work)
• The labs we look at and what we see in client patterns

Whether you're a coach reviewing client labs or someone who's been on iron for years with no change, this episode helps you step back, ask better questions, and understand what your body's really saying.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Iron and Fitness

01:48 Understanding Iron Deficiency and Anemia

09:29 The Role of Nutrients in Iron Metabolism

13:35 Testing and Assessing Iron Levels

20:37 Supplementation and Its Implications

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