Angela welcomes back the amazing Dr Libby Weaver, to explore the often-overlooked importance of iron in our diets and its critical role in overall health.
Angela welcomes back the amazing Dr Libby Weaver, to explore the often-overlooked importance of iron in our diets and its critical role in overall health.
They discuss the alarming prevalence of iron deficiency, particularly among teenage girls and women in their menstruating years, and how it can lead to a range of health issues, including fatigue, anxiety, and thyroid dysfunction
0:00 – Introduction
4:12 – Why iron is the most common global deficiency
9:14 – Iron and mental health: the anxiety-iron connection
13:47 – Heavy periods and missed signs in perimenopause
24:04 – How iron deficiency drives poor thyroid conversion
29:49 – The best time and form to take iron supplements
42:28 – Why infusions may not be a long-term fix
55:00 – Athletes, exercise, and increased iron demand
1:14:35 – What to do if you want a baby but feel undernourished
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As a thirteen-time bestselling author, renowned speaker and founder of Bio Blends, Dr Libby (PhD) is here to transform the way you feel about your health. Known for her relatable style and remarkable ability to simplify the often complex science of health, Dr Libby connects the dots between what you eat, how you feel and how your body functions
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Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker and Host of The High Performance Health Podcast.
A former corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela regularly gives keynotes to large fitness, health and wellness events including the Health Optimisation summit, The Biohacker summit, Dragonfly live, Elevate Fitness conference and Gaia TV. She also delivers Health Optimisation and Performance Workshops to large multinational corporations and senior leaders with a strong focus on women’s health and burnout prevention.
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