16/10/2026
Your iron tablets might not be feeding you. 👀
I know because this used to be me. I took supplements for months and my levels still wouldn’t move. Until I started looking at my gut.
Taking iron and absorbing it are two different things.
Here’s what can get in the way:
- Gut inflammation. When your gut is inflamed, your body releases a hormone called hepcidin, which reduces how much iron you absorb.
- Gut dysbiosis. Iron your body doesn’t absorb stays in your gut, where some unfriendly bacteria use it to grow. 🦠
- Low stomach acid. You need enough stomach acid to absorb iron properly, and chronic stress can affect digestion.
So more tablets isn’t always the answer. Sometimes the gut needs support first.
Sound familiar? Let’s talk.
