Low Iron and Ferritin: The Missing Piece Behind Your Hashimoto’s Symptoms

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Have you ever been told your labs are normal, but you still feel exhausted, dizzy, foggy, or unlike yourself?

In this episode of She’s in Progress, Alexandra Lourdes and Dr. Josh Redd discuss low iron and ferritin, why your iron can look normal while your ferritin is dangerously low, and how low iron can affect your thyroid, your energy, and your brain, especially for people navigating Hashimoto’s and autoimmune disease.

Alex shares how her ferritin dropped below 10 while she was taking thyroid medication and still felt exhausted, and why two iron infusions were not enough until she fixed the gut issues blocking her absorption. Together, they explain the ferritin levels where symptoms begin, the root causes most doctors never check, from low stomach acid and H. pylori to inflammation, heavy periods, and fibroids, and how to take iron so it actually absorbs: first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, away from coffee, matcha, and calcium, and every other day. They also answer your questions on birth control, heavy cycles, and who actually needs an iron infusion.

If you have ever been told “everything looks normal” when you know something is off, this episode is for you.

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This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

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