If you've ever been told to take iron to fix your fatigue, but it hasn't helped... or if you're getting a full night's sleep and still waking up exhausted… or your labs came back "normal" but you still feel foggy, breathless, and drained, this episode is for you!

In this video, I'm walking you through what blood building actually means, why it matters for your iron stores, energy, hormones, and brain, and the top 5 blood-building nutrients I rely on in my clinical practice to help women finally restore their energy at the cellular level.

You'll learn:

• Why your body may not be carrying oxygen efficiently (even with "normal" labs)
• The difference between heme and non-heme iron, and which one absorbs better
• How MTHFR gene variants affect your ability to use B12 and folate
• Why minerals like copper, zinc, and magnesium are the spark plugs for your ATP and energy
• The overlooked vitamin that could be the reason your iron supplements aren't working
• Which labs to ask for (beyond just a basic CBC)
• How to start supporting blood building through food first

Resources Mentioned:

1. MTHFR Deep Dive Article
2. Favorite Beef Liver Capsules Brand
3. Body Bio E-Lyte Balanced Electrolyte: On My Fullscript
4. FREE Custom Women's Wellness Lab Panel Checklist

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🌿 Nikki is a board-certified functional medicine practitioner and registered dietitian specializing in gut health, hormone balance, and root-cause fatigue. She helps purpose-driven women over 30 heal leaky gut, restore metabolism, and reduce inflammation using a structured, step-by-step functional approach (The Abounding 5™ Method) that’s grounded in both science and faith.

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