the womb room podcast
episode 30:
Rethinking iron and anemia with Loren de la cruz
What if everything you've been told about anemia is a scam?
Chances are, if you're a bleeding woman, you've likely either been told you have "anemia," or that you need to be concerned about getting enough iron in your diet.
But if we're all so concerned about getting enough iron, why is everyone still anemic?
In today's episode, we're busting some major myths about iron and anemia in female health, with my guest Loren De La Cruz, functional nutritional therapy practitioner, preconception specialist and owner of Innate Functional Nutrition.
We dive into the truth about iron in the female body and what's really causing symptoms of anemia (hint -- it's probably not what your doctor told you).
We get into:
Loren's journey from veganism and birth control into fertilty work and pro-metabolic nutrition
What "iron deficiency anemia" actually is, and what it's not
Why symptoms of iron deficiency in the blood often mean iron OVERLOAD
Why more iron might be hurting, rather than helping, your health
The connection between iron overload, pathogenic infections, and fatigue
The importance of mineral balance, and why copper is critical
Key foods to support our body's ability to use iron
If you choose to get bloodwork, the type of testing that actually tells you about true iron usage (it's not ferritin!)
Practical steps you can take to nourish your fertile health
Check out Loren's Conscious Conception course and follow her beautiful Instagram for more pro-metabolic nourishment
Get the earlybird pricing for Confessions of a Nourished Woman (only $97 until April 17!)
Apply to Sovereign Womban, a year-long container in The Womb Room for female health & sovereignty
Resources mentioned: Jolene Brighten (post birth control syndrome); Morley Robbins and the Root Cause Protocol