Iron Deficiency: Why Is Your Iron STILL Low?
No, it’s not just because you forgot to eat spinach
Tired? Pale? Short of breath when you walk up the stairs but swear you used to be fit?
You might already know you’re iron deficient—but the real question is: why hasn’t it budged, even after supplements?
Common Reasons Iron Levels Stay Low:
Poor Absorption – Gut inflammation, low stomach acid, or even parasites can block absorption.
Too Much Coffee or Tea – Tannins in tea and coffee block iron uptake (timing is everything!).
Wrong Form of Iron – Some over-the-counter supplements are poorly absorbed and cause constipation.
Heavy Periods – If you’re losing more than 80ml per cycle (that’s over 16 soaked pads/tampons), you’re losing too much.
Gut Bug Interference – H. pylori and other sneaky microbes love to hoard your iron.
Naturopathic Solutions:
Test don’t guess – Ferritin, full blood count, B12, and inflammation markers
Choose bioavailable iron – bisglycinate forms = gentle and effective
Pair with vitamin C, not caffeine!
Heal your gut for long-term absorption
Explore menstrual cycle support for heavy bleeds
Let’s Get to the Bottom of Your Fatigue
Book your online naturopath consultation today. You’ll leave with a plan tailored to your body (and your labs!).
Book Now – Tired isn’t a personality. Let’s fix this.