07/16/2024
𝐈𝐫𝐨𝐧 is a fundamental mineral for healthy functioning in the body. Iron is central in the hemoglobin molecule which is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body - this directly relates to our energy levels. Iron also directly supports mood, thyroid and immune system functioning, along with mental focus and clarity.
Boosting your iron levels naturally:
→ 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐭 - heme iron is found in animal meats and has best bioavailability at 15-35%.
→ 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 - non-heme iron is plant-based iron sources which have a 2-20% bioavailability. You can further increase the absorption of non-heme iron by taking it with Vitamin C-rich foods like fruit and raw vegetables, pairing it with an animal source protein ( whole eggs, fish, beef, chicken ), and using cast-iron cookware.
→ 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 to ensure optimal absorption of the iron in your diet and supplementation.
→ 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 through bloodwork and supplementation. To get the most out of your iron supplements, take them away from coffee, tea, dairy, calcium, magnesium and zinc supplements. is my go to in practice.
→ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 if you’re experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding - it’s near impossible to increase your iron levels if you’re having major losses monthly!
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