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Sensible News strives to keep abreast of current research findings, particularly with regard to thyroid, PCOS, weight loss and female health.  Sensible News aims to empower readers to take control of their own health by providing practical, evidence-based health advice. Any reference not provided is available on request.

Issue 62 of Sensible News looks at all the ways that we need iron.

Inside This Issue:

• Low-dose Pill decreases bone density in young women
• Are you missing iron?

• Iron is necessary for healthy ovulation
• Are your heavy periods caused by iron deficiency?
• You cannot "detox" without iron
• You cannot make thyroid hormone without iron
• You need adequate thyroid function to be able to absorb iron
• Don't combine thyroid medication with iron tablets
• Popular stomach medications cause iron deficiency
• Are you certain that your doctor tested for iron?
• Don't test your iron when you're sick
• High iron (ferritin) on blood test can indicate diabetes or other inflammatory condition
• Avoid iron tablets during an infection
• Chelated iron is the best form, and does not cause digestive problems

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