Inside: If you’re feeling tired, cold, foggy, or just not like yourself, it may not be just low iron. In this post, we walk through 10 iodine deficiency signs and symptoms women shouldn’t ignore, how iodine affects your thyroid and energy, and why it may be the missing piece when your body isn’t responding the way you expect.
You can be doing everything “right” for your energy… Eating well. Trying supplements. Getting more rest.
And still feel off.
That was me for a long time.
I kept thinking it was just iron.
My ferritin was low. My energy was low. It made sense. So I focused on iron.
But something still wasn’t adding up.
I was still cold. Still foggy. Still not feeling like myself.
It wasn’t until I started looking at the bigger picture—my gut, my stress, my sleep, and my nutrient intake—that I realized something important.
I wasn’t just low in iron. I was also missing iodine.
And no one was talking about it.
When you feel off… but your labs look “fine”
If you’re here, you might recognize some of this:
You’re tired, even when you sleep. You feel cold when everyone else seems fine. Your hair isn’t as full as it used to be. You feel foggy, slower, or just not as sharp.
You’ve probably been told: “Everything looks normal.”
So, you try harder.
You eat better. You take supplements. You push through.
A lot of “healthy” habits today can quietly lower iodine intake. Not wrong—just something most women aren’t told.
My turning point (and what most women are missing)
For me, that missing piece was iodine.
I had spent years using non-iodized sea salt. I didn’t eat much fish. I rarely ate eggs or dairy.
Which sounds pretty common, right?
A lot of women have shifted to:
Himalayan pink salt
Sea salt
Dairy-free eating
Minimal seafood
All of which can quietly lower iodine intake over time.
At the same time, I was also dealing with gut dysbiosis, stress, and sleep issues—all things that can make it harder for your body to use nutrients well.
Once I started supporting iodine consistently (even something as simple as using iodized salt daily), things began to shift.
Not overnight. But noticeably.
Because iodine doesn’t just “do one thing.”
It supports your thyroid. And your thyroid affects almost everything.
Low energy, brain fog, or feeling run-down can be signs your iron needs support. This free guide and meal plan share simple, food-first ways to support iron absorption, steady your energy, and rebuild your iron levels naturally.
If your stress, digestion, or energy feel out of sync, this guide helps you calm your system and feel more balanced. Explore the digital guide on the digital resources page.
My 3-month program helps you understand your body, support iron levels, improve digestion, and rebuild your energy with a plan that’s actually made for you. Learn more about The Calm & Clear Method.
And if you’d rather watch than read, my free 15-minute mini masterclass walks you through exactly how I help women support iron, digestion, and energy using personalized, biology-based strategies.
If you’d like to stay connected, I share gentle, practical education and reflections on social — including Instagram and Facebook.
Alysha Breanne, CHN, CFNP — Certified Holistic and Functional Nutritionist helping women with iron deficiency, low ferritin, fatigue, and absorption issues restore steady energy using personalized nutrition and testing when needed.
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