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E18 | HEALTH HACK: Can You Get Enough Iron On A Plant Based Diet?
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In this episode of Health Hacktivators, Dr. Alka Patel speaks about iron deficiency and its effects on the body.
She discusses how people with low iron levels can experience fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath due to the lack of oxygen being carried to their cells. Dr. Patel also explains how iron absorption is affected by different factors such as diet and medication.
She talks about the daily recommended intake of iron and the key biomarkers and genes that influence individual iron needs, and highlights how to get enough iron through plant sources if you are considering a plant-based diet. Dr. Patel gives valuable information for people wanting to improve their iron intake and maintain healthy iron levels.
In this episode you’ll hear about:
- Can you get enough iron on a plant-based diet
- How much iron you need in a day
- What you can do to boost your iron intake
- Key genes that influence your iron needs
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