Myths and Misconceptions About Iron and Iron Overload With Dr. Christy Sutton

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And this episode goes into what I feel is a vital subject that’s not nicely understood. And we’re speaking concerning the iron curse and all of the myths and misconceptions associated to iron, iron deficiency, and iron overload. And like I mentioned, this isn’t nicely researched, examined, or understood, particularly exterior of being pregnant. And as right this moment’s visitor explains, even inside being pregnant, this isn’t nicely addressed. And she or he offers loads of granular info on perceive your individual iron standing and handle it, even from residence and even in case you don’t have a supportive physician. And Dr. Christy Sutton relies in Dallas, Texas. And she or he’s fascinated by asking why well being issues happen, discovering the foundation causes, after which discovering the most secure and handiest options to frequent issues. And that is the muse of her writing, her educating, and her medical observe. She has loads of private expertise as nicely, together with her personal well being struggles with Crohn’s and Celiac and her husband’s well being issues with hereditary hemochromatosis and pituitary tumor induced Cushing’s illness, which has led her down the choice well being path, to seek out methods to keep away from environmental and genetic landmines, which is loads of what we dive into right this moment and particular to iron and what we have to learn about that for our kids, for ourselves at varied phases of life, together with pre -pregnancy, being pregnant, menopause, submit -menopause, for males and all the nuance that goes into that, together with mitigating elements. And we even stroll by way of get each lab testing and genetic testing from residence that may enable you to decide your individual standing as a result of sadly loads of these items are usually not but frequent medical observe or care, however can have an amazing affect on lengthy -term well being outcomes. So very informative episode solutions loads of very particular questions. And even in case you aren’t conscious of getting any of those particular points, it’s value a pay attention as a result of she explains how these items are much more frequent than we predict they’re. Additionally simpler to deal with if we perceive the place they’re coming from, however these type of easy and cheap exams could make an enormous distinction to long-term well being outcomes. So with out additional ado, let’s be taught from Dr. Christy Sutton. Dr. Christy, welcome. Thanks a lot for being right here. Christy: Thanks for having me. Katie: I’m actually excited to delve into all the pieces about iron and particularly a few of the myths and misconceptions. I do know this can be a subject that’s not nicely understood but and you might be an professional on this. So I’m actually excited to go deep. Earlier than we leap into that although, I’ve a be aware out of your bio that you’re a soccer mother and never even simply within the regular sense that individuals use that phrase in that you just truly play soccer too. And I might love to listen to if that’s been a lifelong factor or one thing you’ve gotten again into as a result of I do know the statistic is circulating {that a} mom’s health stage has a direct impression on the well being of her youngsters. And I’ve just lately grow to be in the identical manner a monitor mother that each coaches monitor and does monitor as an grownup. So I might love to listen to what your journey was like. Christy: Yeah, yeah. So I didn’t develop up enjoying soccer till in highschool. And the rationale for that’s soccer wasn’t supplied as an choice to me as a toddler. My era, soccer wasn’t as large of a deal. And for me, it was like, if it’s not supplied at college, it’s in all probability not going to occur as a result of my dad and mom simply couldn’t drive us round. So I began soccer in highschool when it was supplied. I liked it. I assumed it was the funnest sport. I had taken me so lengthy to get up to now. After which didn’t play in faculty as a result of I wasn’t that nice as a result of I began in highschool. After which as my daughter obtained again into soccer, I had some sufferers who had been enjoying you already know, what I name outdated girl soccer, which we’re in an over 30 league, however most of us realistically are manner over 40, over 30, like 40s. I don’t assume anyone truly is beneath 40. So, but it surely’s been enjoyable. It’s been nice. I feel it’s a great way to set an instance to my baby that, hey, my health is vital too. It’s not simply all about, you already know, you and driving you round and what you do. You as a guardian if you end up a guardian sooner or later, it’s essential train too. So, plus it’s a pleasant break. Katie: Yeah, I feel that’s so vital although, not simply telling them however modeling in order that they’ve permission once they’re dad and mom to do…