Iron

Can I Take Iron with Dairy?
By Dr. Jake Rabinowitz Summary Babies get their iron with milk, and they turn out okay. Limited studies tend to show that milk does not affect iron absorption more than other...
Can I Take Iron with Dairy?
By Dr. Jake Rabinowitz Summary Babies get their iron with milk, and they turn out okay. Limited studies tend to show that milk does not affect iron absorption more than other...

Why do So Many Runners have Low Iron Levels?
By Dr. Jake Rabinowitz Summary Many runners have low iron Low iron hinders performance Inflammation lowers iron due to elevating hepcidin levels Foot-strike hemolysis lowers iron due to destruction of...
Why do So Many Runners have Low Iron Levels?
By Dr. Jake Rabinowitz Summary Many runners have low iron Low iron hinders performance Inflammation lowers iron due to elevating hepcidin levels Foot-strike hemolysis lowers iron due to destruction of...

What Groups are at Risk for Low Iron Levels?
By Dr. Jake Rabinowitz Summary Many groups are at risk for low iron, including: People who menstruate Pregnant and nursing mothers Seniors with pain or arthritis Vegans, vegetarians, and pescatarians...
What Groups are at Risk for Low Iron Levels?
By Dr. Jake Rabinowitz Summary Many groups are at risk for low iron, including: People who menstruate Pregnant and nursing mothers Seniors with pain or arthritis Vegans, vegetarians, and pescatarians...

Why are Iron Levels Crucial During Pregnancy
By Dr. Jake Rabinowitz Summary The growing baby gets all their iron from their mother Iron is crucial for healthy development, especially in the growing brain Mothers with high iron...
Why are Iron Levels Crucial During Pregnancy
By Dr. Jake Rabinowitz Summary The growing baby gets all their iron from their mother Iron is crucial for healthy development, especially in the growing brain Mothers with high iron...

Why Does Low Iron Reduce Energy Levels?
By Dr. Jake Rabinowitz Summary Low iron reduces energy levels - chronic fatigue is a classic symptom of iron deficiency. Iron deficiency reduces oxygen levels in cells, which hinders metabolism. Iron deficiency deprives the...
Why Does Low Iron Reduce Energy Levels?
By Dr. Jake Rabinowitz Summary Low iron reduces energy levels - chronic fatigue is a classic symptom of iron deficiency. Iron deficiency reduces oxygen levels in cells, which hinders metabolism. Iron deficiency deprives the...

Why Does Low Iron Cause Hair Loss?
By Dr. Jake Rabinowitz Summary Low iron causes hair loss due to slowing down hair follicles and reducing keratin production. Hair thickening is expected when ferritin levels surpass 100 ng/ml. ...
Why Does Low Iron Cause Hair Loss?
By Dr. Jake Rabinowitz Summary Low iron causes hair loss due to slowing down hair follicles and reducing keratin production. Hair thickening is expected when ferritin levels surpass 100 ng/ml. ...