Naturopath Alison Mitchell is joined by fx Medicine ambassador Lisa Costa- Bir who helps expand your knowledge on the essential mineral - iron. They distinguish between iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia, and why heme iron is absorbed more efficiently than non-heme iron. The finer details of recycling of iron from red blood cells, conditions impacting iron status such as infections, inflammation, and gut dysfunction, the hormone hepcidin are all valuable in understanding the intricacies to iron. Together the two naturopaths discuss subtle signs of deficiency, why iron is linked to mood swings, why timing matters when testing iron levels and supplementing and they share thoughts on complementary approaches to balancing iron involving specialised pro-resolving mediator, nutrient and herbal therapeutics. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/intricacies-iron-deficiency-lisa-costa-bir-and-alison-mitchell Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***