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Iron & Energy Recovery

SStrong EvidenceLow commitment6 steps · 4 supplements · 2 habits

What this protocol does

Targeted protocol for women with low ferritin, heavy periods, or persistent fatigue from iron-related energy deficits.

Protocol steps

IronsupplementEEvidence Against

Every other day, with vitamin C, away from tea/coffee/calcium · 25-50mg ferrous bisglycinate

Alternate-day dosing maximizes absorption (hepcidin rebound) — bisglycinate form minimizes GI side effects

Vitamin CsupplementEEvidence Against

With iron · 200-500mg

Increases non-heme iron absorption by 2-3x in clinical studies

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Iron

25-50mg ferrous bisglycinate

Vitamin C

200-500mg

Vitamin B12

1000mcg methylcobalamin

Folate

400mcg methylfolate

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Iron & Energy Recovery

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