Love Your Gut Ep. 104: The Hidden Link Between SIBO, Iron & Ferritin
Low ferritin and digestive issues like SIBO are often treated as completely separate problems. One is considered a blood lab issue, the other a gut issue. But clinically, these two patterns frequently overlap.
Many people struggling with SIBO, bloating, or constipation also find their ferritin stays stubbornly low despite taking iron supplements or increasing iron-rich foods.
In this episode, we unpack how digestion, the microbiome, stomach acid, and inflammation can all influence iron absorption and regulation. When you understand that all of your symptoms are connected by shared underlying root causes the path forward becomes clearer!
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why ferritin sometimes stays low even when you are taking iron supplements
- Where iron absorption actually occurs in the digestive system
- How bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine can interfere with nutrient absorption
- The role inflammation and hepcidin play in regulating iron levels
- Why low stomach acid can contribute to both SIBO and poor iron absorption
- Emerging research around hydrogen sulfide SIBO and mineral metabolism
- The clinical patterns we often see in clients with both digestive issues and low ferritin
If you’ve ever wondered why your iron levels don’t seem to improve despite doing everything “right,” this episode will help you start connecting the dots.
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