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#924: Iron Deficiency Isn’t What You Think (Ferritin, Anemia & Fatigue Explained)

#924: Iron Deficiency Isn’t What You Think (Ferritin, Anemia & Fatigue Explained)

The Health Revival Show
37 min
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<p>Iron deficiency, low ferritin, anemia, fatigue, hair loss, heavy periods, thyroid dysfunction &mdash; and why taking iron might be making everything WORSE.</p> <p>In this episode of The Health Revival Show, we break down:<br />&bull;The difference between iron vs ferritin<br />&bull;Why normal iron doesn&rsquo;t mean you&rsquo;re okay<br />&bull;The most common anemia patterns (including B12, chronic disease &amp; postpartum anemia)<br />&bull;How iron impacts thyroid health, hormones, metabolism &amp; detox<br />&bull;Why oral iron causes bloating, constipation, and feeds gut infections<br />&bull;Functional ranges vs &ldquo;normal&rdquo; lab ranges most doctors use</p> <p>If you&rsquo;ve been told &ldquo;your labs are normal&rdquo; but you&rsquo;re exhausted, cold, losing hair, bloated, inflamed, or have heavy periods &mdash; this episode will change how you look at your bloodwork forever.</p> <br> <p>***</p> <p>CONNECT:</p> <p>🏆 Work With Us: <a href="https://fitmom.co/program" target="_blank">Revive &amp; Thrive Program</a></p> <p>🔗 Connect With Liz: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepoopqueen" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoopqueen" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitmomco?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p> <p>🔗 Connect With Becca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehormonequeen" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thehormonequeen" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitmomco?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p> <p>🇺🇸 Private Community: <a href="https://fitmomsociety.com" target="_blank">FitMom Society</a></p> <p>▶️ Have Questions? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fitmomco/podcasts?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank">Ask Here</a></p> <p>***</p> <p>SAY THANKS:</p> <p>💜 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-food-code/id1492747637" target="_blank">Leave Review on Apple</a></p> <p>💚 <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5HUm3k84HHsDNM9FgnBB8J" target="_blank">Leave Review on Spotify</a></p> <p>***</p> <p>produced by: <a href="https://brandhard.com" target="_blank">brandhard</a></p>