The Evolving Wellness Podcast with Sarah Kleiner Wellness

I TRIPLED MY FERRITIN IN 90 DAYS (My nutrition strategy)

September 26, 2026·22 min
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Free nutritional assessment - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/opt-in-ferritin-roadmap-phase-1Free Summit ticket - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/the-ferritin-terrain-summit-2026VIP TICKET (with immediate access to my Ferritin Roadmap) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/KtFmpmTi/checkoutSUPPLEMENTS - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/blog/the-exact-supplements-i-ve-been-taking-to-raise-my-ferritin-listI share the exact nutritional strategy I used to triple my ferritin and regulate my full iron panel in 90 days - without relying on iron supplements alone. If you're struggling with low ferritin, iron dysregulation, or chronic undereating patterns that are elevating your hepcidin, this video walks you through everything I changed in my diet.You'll learn why carb restriction raises hepcidin, why heme iron beats non-heme sources, how resistant starches support estrogen clearance, and how eating three warm cooked meals a day (including congee!) helped me rebuild my blood.MORE RESOURCES: Free Summit ticket - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/the-ferritin-terrain-summit-2026VIP TICKET (with immediate access to my Ferritin Roadmap) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/KtFmpmTi/checkoutSUPPLEMENTS - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/blog/the-exact-supplements-i-ve-been-taking-to-raise-my-ferritin-list0:00 - Intro: How I Tripled My Ferritin in 90 Days0:18 - Low Ferritin = Iron Dysregulation (Not Just One Number)0:43 - My Credentials & Background1:05 - Disclaimer: Not Medical Advice1:38 - What Tanked My Ferritin: Chronic Undereating2:13 - Skipping Dinner & Elevated Hepcidin2:56 - The 5-Day Undereat / 2-Day Refeed Pattern3:45 - Free Food Diary Assessment4:35 - Carb Restriction Raises Hepcidin 3–4x5:00 - Why Carnivore Diets Can Cause Iron Deficiency5:21 - Not Slowing Down to Eat: Digestive Enzymes & Stomach Acid6:02 - Heavy Cycles & Poor Estrogen Clearance Genetics6:25 - The Ferritin Clarity Roadmap6:48 - Free Ferritin Terrain Summit (13+ Expert Speakers)7:33 - VIP Ticket & What's Included9:15 - My Nutritional Strategy: Assessing My Own Labs10:00 - Copper-Rich Foods, Vitamin A & Resistant Starches10:17 - Estrogen Clearance: Raw Carrot, Cooled Rice & Potatoes10:37 - Beans, Anti-Nutrients & Iron Absorption11:14 - Eating 3 Meals a Day in a Relaxed State11:55 - Congee: Easily Digestible Healing Food12:38 - Rebuilding Blood (Chinese Medicine Perspective)13:17 - Circadian Eating: Sunrise to Sunset13:25 - Coconut Kefir & Cutting Dairy'13:47 - Heme Iron vs Non-Heme Iron Sources14:38 - Results: Better Sleep, No Cold Hands, No Hair Loss15:30 - Liver Meatballs Twice a Week16:09 - Sprouted Oats, More Protein & Carbs16:23 - Hydration: Orange Juice & Coconut Water16:45 - My Food Philosophy: Regularity Over Pounding Iron17:06 - Meal Prep: Warm Cooked Foods & Congee17:54 - Avoiding Iron Absorption Blockers18:25 - Coffee Routine & Timing18:51 - Supplement Dosing: Switching to Every Other Day19:12 - Slow Down, Chew Food, Drop the Stress19:38 - Keto/Carnivore Myths: Metabolic Flexibility Matters20:35 - Strategy Recap20:41 - Bonus: Iodine & Brazil Nuts for Estrogen Clearance21:03 - Monitoring Thyroid Numbers21:22 - Free Summit Pass & VIP Roadmap Access21:40 - Next Video: Full Supplement ProtocolThis video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resources

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