When Iron Deficiency is Really Copper Deficiency

There are multiple levels of iron deficiency: low ferritin is the first, as ferritin is a storage form of iron. This can progress to low iron saturation in the bloodstream. Finally, it can become iron deficiency (or microcytic) anemia. The first two levels of iron deficiency can be caused by [...]

By Dr. Lauren|2023-01-19T15:18:05-07:00March 23rd, 2018|Categories: Articles, Nutrition|Tags: Adrenal fatigue, Anemia, ceruloplasmin, copper, fatigue, Iron|0 Comments

The Naturopathic Approach to Fatigue

Fatigue Fatigue is one of the most common reasons for patients in North America to seek medical help. This is because almost any chronic medical condition can cause fatigue as one of its symptoms. Possible causes that must be ruled out include: Hypothyroidism. The thyroid is a gland responsible for [...]