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Typically, one infusion is 1000mg, which is far to

Typically, one infusion is 1000mg, which is far too much iron.

Especially when prescribed without accurately interpreting hemoglobin, that volume of iron will increase hepcidin, suppress transferrin, create oxidative stress and microbial inflammation and ironically, perpetuate the existing problem.

In pregnancy, loss of maternal hepcidin is essential as it allows an increased iron delivery to the placenta and fetus. So what do you think increased hepcidin does? Hint: it impairs iron delivery.

There are some very infrequent circumstances where an iron infusion is necessary, however most of them can be prevented.

Iron infusions do not treat the root cause, and they do not come without risk, especially in pregnancy where ferritin >40 increases the risk of spontaneous pre-term birth.

What’s been your experience with iron infusions? 🤍🙏🏼

PMID: 29033620
PMID: 29608036

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I know you have been told otherwise, but here is h

I know you have been told otherwise, but here is how to truly test (and therefore accurately interpret) your iron levels. Save this post!

1. Test after an 8-10 hour fast, with no supplements, high intensity exercise or alcohol for 48 hours prior.
2. Test rested, and this means no exercise prior.
3. Include hemoglobin to truly understand iron stores.
4. Include CRP to to rule out a pseudo-iron deficiency driven by inflammation.
5. Where relevant, test in week 3 of her/your menstrual cycle.

Now, let me guess, you weren’t told this prior to your last iron test?

If you’ve tested non-fasted, ferritin will be artificially lower as the iron has moved from the liver into the circulation where it is required. Even a cup of tea with a dash of milk is non-fasted.

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By all means check for these root causes but we mu

By all means check for these root causes but we must consider menstrual blood losses, where anything >80ml/period is an issue.

And, if anyone tells her (or you) to take 1 or more Maltofer or Ferro-grad C per day, run for the hills.

You can not absorb 100+ mg of iron/day. Attempting to will cause high serum hepcidin levels, decreased gut iron absorption and actually make your supplement ineffective.

PMID: 26289639.

Please post any questions in the comments.

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As I’ve said many times, the foundation of balan

As I’ve said many times, the foundation of balanced hormones comes from nutritional and lifestyle basics. From there, supplements can be incredibly powerful.

Vitex is a true reminder of how much medicine exists in nature. It is one of my favourite herbs to use in clinic however there are some clear dos and do nots.

Do:
1. Take a low dose.
2. Take first thing in the morning.
3. Use with confirmed low progesterone and low or normal estrogen.
4. Use in hypothalamic amenorrhea.
5. Take a break of one month every year in long term use.

Do not:
1. Use with high estrogen, unless a full hormone assessment supports efficacy.
2. Use with high luteinising hormone (LH).
3. Use in PCOS, due to high LH.
4. Combine with assisted reproductive technology hormones, when there is a risk of ovarian hyperstimulation.
5. Use in teenage years, due to the developing HPO-axis.
6. Take long term without regular breaks.

Have you taken vitex/chaste tree before? Share your experience below 👇🏼💗

Post inspired by @larabriden.

FYI - it’s otherwise known as chaste tree and in a surprising number of mainstream hormone balancing blends, so check your ingredients carefully.

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