Did you know low iron can be an indicator of low zinc?

Iron and zinc are vital nutrients involved in many processes in the body, but both take on a more important role when you are thinking about having a baby. We often hear the need for women to maintain adequate iron intake, but did you know when iron is low, zinc is often simultaneously low, and […]

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Does Your Period Affect Your Iron Levels?

Iron is an essential mineral that our body needs to function optimally. One of its key functions is to transport oxygen throughout our tissues, meaning it helps give our body lots of energy to function daily. However, iron is especially important for menstruating woman. This is because most our body’s iron stores are found within our blood, meaning a women will lose some of these stores each month during her period. 

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