95. Low Ferritin After 40: Do You Really Need Iron? What Your Labs Aren't Telling You

95. Low Ferritin After 40: Do You Really Need Iron? What Your Labs Aren't Telling You

You were told your iron is low - but is that really true? In this episode, Claudia breaks down why low ferritin does not automatically mean iron deficiency, why so many women are incorrectly told to take iron supplements, and how incomplete lab testing leads to more confusion and symptoms.

You'll learn:

  • Why ferritin alone does not tell the full iron story
  • Key iron labs most providers miss (serum iron, transferrin, iron saturation, TIBC/UIBC)
  • Additional labs that are essential to assess iron status
  • Why iron supplements can make symptoms worse
  • Common causes of low iron and low ferritin in women over 40
  • How heavy periods, low progesterone, and fibroids affect iron status
  • The role of gut health, stomach acid, and stress in iron absorption
  • What a root-cause approach to low iron actually looks like

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Iron and Cell Damage

Limitations of Serum Ferritin in Diagnosing Iron Deficiency

Low Stomach Acid and Low Iron

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116. Protein After 40: How Much Do You Really Need & Are You Forgetting Carbs

116. Protein After 40: How Much Do You Really Need & Are You Forgetting Carbs

Protein has become one of the biggest nutrition buzzwords, but are women over 40 focusing so much on protein that they're forgetting about carbs and fiber? In this episode, I'm breaking down how much ...

1 Heinä 11min

115. Why You're Gaining Weight After 40 (Even Though You're Eating Healthy)

115. Why You're Gaining Weight After 40 (Even Though You're Eating Healthy)

Frustrated because you're eating healthy, exercising, and still gaining weight after 40? Many women in perimenopause feel like their body suddenly stopped responding to the things that used to work. I...

24 Kesä 14min

114. Why Your Workouts Aren't Working After 40

114. Why Your Workouts Aren't Working After 40

Working out but not seeing results after 40? Feeling frustrated that your body seems to be changing despite eating "healthy" and exercising? In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest reasons your...

17 Kesä 11min

113. Why Your Body Feels Stiff, Inflamed, and Off After 40 (Even If You're Active)

113. Why Your Body Feels Stiff, Inflamed, and Off After 40 (Even If You're Active)

Feeling more stiff, achy, inflamed, or sore over 40s - even though you're working out and trying to be healthy? In this episode, we're breaking down why so many women in perimenopause and midlife sudd...

10 Kesä 11min

112. The Midlife Health Mistakes Keeping Women Stuck After 40

112. The Midlife Health Mistakes Keeping Women Stuck After 40

Feeling like your body has changed after 40…even though you're eating healthy and trying hard? In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest midlife health mistakes I see smart, health-conscious wome...

3 Kesä 12min

111. Why Belly Fat Shows Up in Your 40s (It's Not Just Your Hormones)

111. Why Belly Fat Shows Up in Your 40s (It's Not Just Your Hormones)

If you feel like your belly fat appeared overnight in your 40s, even though you're eating well and staying active, this episode will break down what's driving these changes in perimenopause. From horm...

27 Touko 13min

110. Why You Have No Motivation in Perimenopause (What Most Coaches Get Wrong)

110. Why You Have No Motivation in Perimenopause (What Most Coaches Get Wrong)

If you feel like you have no motivation to work out, eat healthy, stay consistent, or take care of yourself in perimenopause, this episode is for you. In today's conversation, I'm breaking down why lo...

20 Touko 10min

109. Has Perimenopause Become Too Loud? Cutting Through the Noise

109. Has Perimenopause Become Too Loud? Cutting Through the Noise

The conversation around perimenopause has exploded - but has it gone too far? In this episode, we're cutting through the noise, confusion, and conflicting advice dominating social media. From "it's al...

6 Touko 9min

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