Episode 199: Top 5 Reasons Why You and Your Kids Need Iron

In this episode re-release, Dr. Toni discusses why it’s so important for perimenopausal mamas and their kids to get enough iron. Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide and is crucial for optimal energy, mental health, sleep and brain function.

In this episode, we cover:

• The difference between iron deficiency and anemia
• The top 5 reasons why iron is so important for you and your kids
• The signs and symptoms of iron deficiency you need to know
• The lab tests you need to know your iron levels
• How to prevent iron deficiency in you and your kids

Food Source:Iron content (in mg Fe) per 100 gAnimal sources (bioavailability about 20%)Liver (pork or veal)18Dry beef9.8Shells8.0Egg yolk5.5Beef fillet2.3Trout2.0Chicken0.7Plant sources (bioavailability about 5%)Wheat bran16.0Sesame seeds14.6Soy beans9.7Lentils8.0White beans7.0Dried apricots5.2Spinach (limited due to oxalate content)2.7Whole grain bread2.4Green beans1.0

Source: SPOG Pediatric Hematology Working Group

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