The Story
I’ve always been pale and had problems with the iron status in my body. Every time I had a blood test, my iron levels were found to be low, and my GP regularly prescribed iron tablets for me. Although my low iron values always improved after the medical treatment, I used to hate taking the tablets. When I had to take them, I suffered stomach pains, diarrhoea and vomiting on a daily basis. Although my iron values increased, it was only marginally, which was frustrating, and because of the severe side effects long-term medication with iron tablets was not an option for me.
The Journey
I visited the Biogena Check Up Lounge on my own initiative and had a full blood and Stool Analysis to check whether I suffered from leaky gut syndrome. The results showed a severe iron deficiency and other values indicative of leaky gut syndrome. Now I knew why my blood iron levels never really in- creased, despite medication – I basically had a leaky gut. On the basis of this, I was first treated with various gut-supporting supplements for six weeks, before taking two capsules of QuattroFerrin® 21 daily for six weeks, followed by one capsule for four weeks.
The Success
The treatment for my leaky gut syndrome quickly took effect – I was clearly much better as far as my health was concerned. In the next full blood analysis ten weeks later, my iron status had also made a marked improvement. Finally, I had normal values, and what is even better – QuattroFerrin® 21 didn’t cause me any gastrointestinal problems; it was very easy on my body. Later on, I had an IUD inserted, and my periods became heavier. I once again recognised the distinguishing symptoms of an iron deficiency. I quickly took action and once again started taking QuattroFerrin® 21, after which my exhaustion and circulatory problems once again disappeared. Since then, I always have my blood analysed and my iron levels checked on a regular basis every year – as a woman I believe this to be particularly important.
Lifestyle Changes
People with a non-diagnosed iron deficiency often feel tired and reach for drinks containing caffeine in the hope that these will perk them up. This popular pick-me-up contains polyphenols. Although these have a lot of health benefits, they can also interfere with iron absorption. It’s best then to make sure there is an interval of 2-3 hours between taking your iron supplement and consuming either coffee or tea.
