3289: [Part 1] Iron Deficiency - Everything You Need To Know by Nicole Poidevin with Ideal Nutrition on Nutrient Awareness

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🗓️ 10 February 2026

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3289: Nicole Poidevin highlights why iron deficiency remains one of the most common and overlooked nutrient gaps, even in well-fed populations. She explains how factors like menstruation, plant-based diets, and intense exercise increase risk, and offers a clear breakdown of symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/iron-deficiency-are-you-at-risk/ Quotes to ponder: "Iron is a mineral required for a number of functions within the body including making red blood cells and transporting oxygen around the body." "The symptoms of iron deficiency include general fatigue and weakness, pale skin, shortness of breath, headaches, dizziness, cold hands and feet, brittle nails, and more." "Athletes and those that participate in regular exercise are prone to iron deficiency due to an increased need for the mineral." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.9	This is Optimal Health Daily.
0:03.1	Iron deficiency, everything you need to know.
0:05.8	Part 1 by Nicole Pedman with Idealnutrition.com.com.aU.
0:11.3	And I'm Dr. Neal, your host and narrator.
0:13.9	Hey there, welcome to another edition of Optimal Health Daily,
0:17.2	where I read some of the best blogs covering health and fitness,
0:20.5	just like an audiobook.
0:21.8	Now, we have a bunch of shows where we do this very same thing.
0:25.2	Just search for optimal living daily to find all of them.
0:28.9	Now, today's post is a bit longer than what I typically narrate.
0:32.9	So whenever that happens, I'll read the first half today and then finish it up for you tomorrow.
0:38.3	So, with that, let's get right to part one as we optimize your life. Iron deficiency, everything you need to know.
0:49.1	Part 1 by Nicole Pedman with Idealnutrition.com.com.a u.
0:55.7	Nutrient deficiencies are not often thought to be big issues in developed countries such as
1:00.4	Australia. With access to fresh food and water, it can be easy for us to get adequate nutrients
1:06.4	from a balanced diet. However, iron deficiency is one of the most common deficiencies in the world,
1:12.7	affecting more than 25% of people worldwide. Young women are at particular risk, with higher
1:19.2	requirements for iron during childbearing age. Iron is a mineral required for a number of functions
1:25.3	within the body, including making red blood cells and transporting oxygen around the body.
1:30.9	It is also important for producing energy, optimal immune function,
1:35.0	and storing oxygen in our muscles.
1:37.7	Iron is an essential mineral, meaning you must get it from food.
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