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The Iron Curse: Myths and Misconceptions About Iron and Iron Overload With Dr. Christy Sutton

Published: Nov. 6, 2023, 10 a.m.

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Episode Highlights With Dr. Christy

  • Why she started researching iron overload and eventually wrote a book on it
  • The unknown dangers of both high iron and low iron and how to get a correct understanding of if you have either one
  • Why females are typically more likely to have low iron issues but this can change as women get older
  • Kids are more at risk for being low in iron\\xa0
  • Calcium binds to iron and makes it harder to absorb\\xa0
  • The reason iron testing doesn\\u2019t happen early enough in pregnancy and why it is important to test pre pregnancy
  • What ideal ranges of iron look like at different phases of life
  • Genetic testing for iron and what to look for to know your genetic status related to iron
  • What to do if you do have high iron levels and how to find a practitioner that can actually help you
  • Good genes to check in your kids at a young age
  • Important info about iron supplements and best and worst supplements and foods for either iron status

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