Iron
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In a protocol
Ensure adequate iron status as a cofactor in the sulfur-metabolizing pathway.
“vitamin B6 and iron and all the other things that you need
MN▶ 27:06Certaintyexplicitoffhand mention -
Monitor iron status and supplement if needed on a plant-based diet.
“at risk for low iron status
TD▶ 32:00Certaintyhedgedrecommendation -
Low iron/ferritin is a hidden cause of insomnia; check ferritin and consider repletion if below 45.
“your ferritin level is less than 45... you're gonna have sleep issues
TD▶ 6:50DosageTarget ferritin above 45CaveatsTest ferritin not just ironCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Women with low ferritin should take iron every other day, starting day 1 of bleed for 10 days, when hepcidin is low.
“take an iron supplement every other day, starting at the first day of your bleed for 10 days
HL▶ 1:17:40DosageEvery other day, starting day 1 of bleed, for 10 daysCaveatsDon't blanket supplement; targets ferritin 50+ for active womenCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Avoid taking iron supplements (or multivitamins high in iron) unless medically indicated, since excess iron accelerates aging via free-radical damage and senescent cell accumulation.
“don't take an iron supplement necessarily
LW▶ 5:00CaveatsWomen may need iron at certain times of the month; people with hemochromatosis should follow doctor advice.Certaintyexplicitmild caution