The science of women's energy, translated.

Iron. Hormones. Creatine. Sleep. Every Tuesday, I break down the research on what actually fuels women's energy.

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PhD-trained in Population Health Sciences

🥬 Is Spinach Actually a Good Source of Calcium?

Oxalate, phytate, and the fortificant in your milk actually decide how much calcium you keep.

Aug 18, 2026

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3 min read

absorption

🩸 Does vitamin A help you absorb iron?

It's the most-Googled iron pairing after vitamin C, but "absorb more" and "raise your levels" don't necessarily mean the same thing.

Aug 14, 2026

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4 min read

vitamin a

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🌀 How Hormones Rewrite Your Energy Rules: Creatine Across Women's Lives

Estrogen and progesterone don't just shape mood and cycles. They also change how your body uses creatine.

Sep 9, 2025

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7 min read

🥛 How Do You Hit 1,200 mg of Calcium a Day — Especially Without Dairy?

The target is reachable from food (even dairy-free), but a few "calcium-rich" foods barely count.

Aug 4, 2026

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3 min read

food

🦠 Is H. pylori why your iron won't come up?

Months of iron supplements and no change in your ferritin? The reason may be a silent infection in your stomach.

Jul 28, 2026

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3 min read

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The science of women's energy, translated.

🥬 Is Spinach Actually a Good Source of Calcium?

🩸 Does vitamin A help you absorb iron?

🌀 How Hormones Rewrite Your Energy Rules: Creatine Across Women's Lives

🥛 How Do You Hit 1,200 mg of Calcium a Day — Especially Without Dairy?

🦠 Is H. pylori why your iron won't come up?

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