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You can eat the “right” foods. You can take all the supplements. But what happens when your body isn’t actually absorbing or using what you’re giving it?

In this episode of Everything’s Messy Podcast, I dive into the surprisingly complicated world of mineral deficiencies, absorption, thyroid health, and supplementation.

We’re talking zinc, magnesium, potassium, copper, calcium, iron, iodine, and selenium—and why looking at each mineral in isolation can miss a much bigger picture.

I explore how minerals work together, why more isn’t always better, and why symptoms like fatigue, muscle cramps, hair changes, weakness, or feeling “off” deserve context rather than an automatic trip to the supplement aisle.

And if you’re navigating Hashimoto’s or thyroid issues, there are some especially important conversations around zinc, selenium, iron and iodine—including why iodine deserves extra caution rather than a “more is better” approach.

I also get into the iron conversation beyond simply asking, “Am I anemic?” What does ferritin tell us? What affects iron absorption? And why does getting iron into the body not necessarily mean it’s being utilized the way we expect?

Because wellness is messy—and sometimes the answer isn’t another supplement. Sometimes it’s understanding what your body is actually doing with it.

This episode is for educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose or treat a medical condition. Talk with your healthcare professional before making significant changes to supplements, especially if you have thyroid disease, kidney disease, take prescription medication, or suspect a deficiency.