Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Ben! I really appreciate it.
You're absolutely right that iron dysregulation is often missed, and Morley Robbins' work highlights an important perspective. That being said, I think many Americans have problems not just with iron, but with their overall diet - especially the lack of whole, nutrient-dense foods.
With so many people turning to extremely processed and fortified products, the discussion around iron becomes even more complex. If we ate a truly whole foods diet, we could better manage iron intake through natural sources. However, as long as the standard American diet is heavily dominated by nutrient-poor processed foods, the nutritional challenges are much greater.
The bigger picture is not just about increasing iron, but restoring a baseline level of real nutrients. Only then can we effectively optimise things like iron balance.
I like how you included links to other Substack articles, that's an awesome idea. Thanks for mentioning mine! I also enjoyed this article on iron and I always learn something worthwhile. Cheers!
Thank you Kendra for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the article and appreciated the links. Your content is always insightful, so mentioning it was a pleasure. Looking forward to more of your great work!
Thank you Neha for your kind feedback! I'm thrilled you found the article insightful and the tips actionable. It's always great to know the content resonates with you. Looking forward to more of your valuable insights too!
Great article Orry 👍🏻Supplementing my iron intake, along with Vitamin D after my long Covid diagnosis was a game changer for me. I eat a lot of iron rich food now and feel so much better for it.
Thank you Shelly for sharing your experience! It's amazing to hear how supplementing with iron and Vitamin D made such a positive impact after your long COVID diagnosis. Incorporating iron-rich foods is such a great step and I'm so glad you're feeling much better for it. Wishing you continued health and strength!
Thanks for the mention Orry. Iron is essential indeed. Testing ferritin and iron levels together can also help gauge how much we need. I love my cast iron pans. I couldn’t live without them.
Iron is one of the most important micro nutrients but most us ignore it like anything 😭😭
What’s described seems more like iron disregulation, not necessarily a deficiency of iron.
Most Americans need to offload iron, not increase their intake. Tons of foods are “fortified” with iron including wheat, formula, etc.
Morley Robbins’ book “Cu-RE Your Fatigue” does a good job at addressing this topic. Highly recommend.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Ben! I really appreciate it.
You're absolutely right that iron dysregulation is often missed, and Morley Robbins' work highlights an important perspective. That being said, I think many Americans have problems not just with iron, but with their overall diet - especially the lack of whole, nutrient-dense foods.
With so many people turning to extremely processed and fortified products, the discussion around iron becomes even more complex. If we ate a truly whole foods diet, we could better manage iron intake through natural sources. However, as long as the standard American diet is heavily dominated by nutrient-poor processed foods, the nutritional challenges are much greater.
The bigger picture is not just about increasing iron, but restoring a baseline level of real nutrients. Only then can we effectively optimise things like iron balance.
Very informative article! We all need to learn more information like this.
Thanks Vanna great to hear! This is my goal with NutriMindFit. Let's spread important knowledge.
Great article. Yes, iron is so important!
Thanks Jana, you are absolutely right!
I like how you included links to other Substack articles, that's an awesome idea. Thanks for mentioning mine! I also enjoyed this article on iron and I always learn something worthwhile. Cheers!
Thank you Kendra for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the article and appreciated the links. Your content is always insightful, so mentioning it was a pleasure. Looking forward to more of your great work!
Thank you Orry! Same Here ✌️
Thankyou for the mention! Insightful article and great tips. Actionable and practical!
Thank you Neha for your kind feedback! I'm thrilled you found the article insightful and the tips actionable. It's always great to know the content resonates with you. Looking forward to more of your valuable insights too!
Great article Orry 👍🏻Supplementing my iron intake, along with Vitamin D after my long Covid diagnosis was a game changer for me. I eat a lot of iron rich food now and feel so much better for it.
Thanks Orry, I’m really enjoying learning from your articles 🙂
Thank you Shelly for sharing your experience! It's amazing to hear how supplementing with iron and Vitamin D made such a positive impact after your long COVID diagnosis. Incorporating iron-rich foods is such a great step and I'm so glad you're feeling much better for it. Wishing you continued health and strength!
Thanks for the mention Orry. Iron is essential indeed. Testing ferritin and iron levels together can also help gauge how much we need. I love my cast iron pans. I couldn’t live without them.