13/12/2025
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world — but the real question isn’t “Do you need more iron?”
It’s “WHY are your levels low in the first place?”
Iron deficiency can be caused by:
• Poor intake (not eating enough iron-rich foods)
• Poor absorption (gut issues, low stomach acid, inflammation)
• Excess losses (heavy periods, endurance training, gut bleeding)
If you don’t understand what’s driving it, you’re only treating the symptom — not the cause.
I often see clients who’ve been told they “just need an iron infusion.”
And while an infusion can temporarily bump up your numbers, it won’t fix the underlying problem. Low iron often comes back again.
What many people don’t realise is:
• B12 deficiency can also cause anaemia
• Serum B12 alone is not a reliable indicator
• Correct B12 testing is essential if you want answers
This is why a personalised, functional testing approach is so important.
Testing gives clarity.
Clarity gives direction.
And direction leads to real improvement, not temporary fixes.
If your iron has been low for years, or your symptoms don’t match your blood work, it’s time to dig deeper.
