One of the most common things I hear is:

"My thyroid labs are normal, but I still feel exhausted."

Or...

"I've been on thyroid medication for years, but I still don't feel like myself."

So let's talk thyroid function...

A low ferritin result often sends your traditional or even functional prodider sending you an iron recommend.  OR, many people put "ferritin: iron storage" together with "take iron" and head straight to the supplement aisle.

Take iron.

More iron.
Higher dose.
Different form.

…Maybe experience some constipation.
Repeat labs.

Sometimes that's exactly what's needed.

But not always. And not often in our chronic clients!

Purchasing high-quality protein and other animal products is an important step I have my clients focus on.

I know that food buying and terms can all get a little confusing… GMO, organic, grass-fed, pasteurized, plant based, keto, etc.

Let’s say you just started care or you’re dipping your toes in nutrition learning for the first time. There can be a helluva lot of jargon that can go over our heads: let’s learn!

Fun fact: there are around 100 million neurotransmitters that are located in your gut!