Ep. 85: Iron, Ferritin, and the Gut: What Your Labs Are Really Telling You

Love Your Gut · Oct 10, 2025 · 30m · transcript

If you’ve ever been told your iron or ferritin is “low” but no one can explain why then this episode is for you.

Iron issues are rarely just about your diet or supplements. They’re often a reflection of what’s happening in your gut. In this episode, Dr. Heather breaks down how stomach acid, infections like H. pylori, mineral balance, and inflammation all impact how your body absorbs and uses iron.

You’ll learn:

✅ The real difference between ferritin and serum iron (and why both matter)

✅ What high or low ferritin actually means and the hidden gut clues behind it

✅ How minerals like copper…