#66 The Truth About Iron-Why Does Anaemia Exist, Causes of Iron Overload and How To Balance Iron Intake | Loren De La Cruz

The PCOS Oracle Podcast

In episode 66 I speak to Loren de la Cruz all about the mineral iron and whether it is something we should be supplementing with.

Loren delves into some really interesting things about iron and really sheds some light on this mineral we are led to believe we need to supplement with for better health.

Find out:

• What iron is and its purpose in the body.
• How much iron we need
• If iron is as great as we thought
• What causes iron overload and what happens when you have too much iron, issues connected with it
• Hidden places you get iron from
• Supplements to stop taking as they either impact copper, contain iron or both
• Signs or tests to establish iron levels
• Why anaemia exists
• How to balance iron intake, ways to lower iron in the body

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Show Notes

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