Low Iron? Don't rush the supplements!

🩸 Low Iron? Don't rush the supplements!

Iron deficiency is not always just a "lack of intake". Often this is the result of deeper disturbances in the body:

🔍 1. Infections and pathogens

Candida, H. pylori, E. coli - they love iron. Supplements feed them extra!

🧬 2. Liver function

The liver synthesizes hepcidin, a hormone that regulates iron. In case of dysfunction, it is "locked" in the cells.

🥼 3. Low stomach acidity

Iron is released with stomach acid. With a deficiency of HCl (stress, infections), absorption suffers.

🩸 4. Estrogen dominance

Excess estrogen + poor detoxification = heavy menstruation and monthly iron loss.

🧪 5. Low ferritin, normal iron?

Ferritin stores iron. A conversion problem may indicate biotin deficiency or enzyme disturbances.

⚠️ Iron is a double-edged sword – deficiency affects the thyroid gland and mitochondria, excess causes oxidative stress and liver damage.

👉 So always ask: "Why is it low?" before you reach for the add-ons!