25/03/2026
A new review published on PubMed, highlighting the importance of Iron, just in time for Autoimmune Awareness Month!
Did you know iron is essential for healthy immune function? It helps to support immune cell activity, regulate inflammation, and help the body maintain immune tolerance, all critical in autoimmune conditions. It also plays a key role in antioxidant defence (protecting cells from oxidative stress) which can exacerbate inflammation and tissue damage.
From a naturopathic perspective, supporting iron involves a lot more than just intake. Treatment will also often include optimising iron absorption, improving gut health, managing inflammation, and supporting immune balance.
If you’d like to check in on your iron status and immune markers, and explore what optimal levels look like for your body, you can book a consultation through my website. I’d love to meet you!