A doctor recently told me to take iron and vitamin D (for hair loss) and thanx to your videos I was able to educate her about iron cancelling vitamin D out and being toxic. I don't think she really appreciated that bit of education but I felt I'd done my duty :) Thanx again Doc, for saving the day.
My doctor would have welcomed the link, done his own research, and thanked me. I would find another doctor. 😂 anyone who thinks they know everything is dangerous
Hi Zigzagpaz, If you are taking supplements for hair loss, I highly recommend to start eating "wheat-germs", I started to consume this wonderful food when I was starting to see a lot of hair coming off on my pillow. 1 tea spoon a day would be more then enough, there are plenty of study's about this magnificent herb.
Go to well educated natural health food store with high quality supplements and food products and personal care items. Get FOOD BASED IRON SUPPLEMENTS. MADE FROM ACTUAL FOOD. AND VERY HIGH QUALITY. ALWAYS GET SUPPLEMENTS FROM ACTUAL HEALTH FOOD STORE. companies like mega foods or garden of life
Go to well educated natural health food store with high quality supplements and food products and personal care items. Get FOOD BASED IRON SUPPLEMENTS. MADE FROM ACTUAL FOOD. AND VERY HIGH QUALITY. ALWAYS GET SUPPLEMENTS FROM ACTUAL HEALTH FOOD STORE. companies like mega foods or garden of life
Dr Berg notes: Too much iron over time can cause iron accumulation in your organs and tissues. Some people have a genetic problem that makes it difficult to eliminate iron if it accumulates too much. Potential side effects of too much iron include the following: 1. Cancer 2. Liver disease 3. Heart disease 4. Low testosterone 5. Low libido 6. Diabetes 7. Chronic fatigue syndrome 8. Infertility 9. Neurodegeneration 10. Inflammatory diseases Iron deficiency is one of the most common mineral deficiencies, but iron can also be dangerous if you’re getting too much. Iron toxicity is one of the most underdiagnosed and overlooked conditions. When you take iron supplements, you don't absorb very much. The excess iron accumulates in the digestive tract, causing constipation, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, and irritation of the colon. The type of iron in iron supplements feeds pathogens. Red meat is a better source of iron. Heme iron from red meat and fish is absorbed much more easily. It goes straight into the bloodstream. Red meat also has other nutrients like B vitamins, zinc, and selenium. High-quality protein also helps to balance iron. Many processed foods contain added iron in the forms of ferrous fumarate, ferrous sulfate, and ferrous gluconate. The most common sources of iron are supplements, fortification, and cooking with cast iron cookware. Liver damage will also cause you to accumulate iron. A lack of copper is a common cause of dysfunctional iron because copper helps control iron in the body. Many enzymes dependent on copper relate directly to the control of iron. The first enzyme involved with copper converts iron into a less accumulative and less toxic form. Copper also allows you to transport iron through the body. Copper is involved in a powerful antioxidant that reduces oxidation caused by iron! Glyphosate, antibiotics, high fructose corn syrup, and wheat products can cause copper deficiency. Iron deficiency anemia may really be iron dysfunctional anemia, which is often related to a copper deficiency. Oysters, shellfish, and organ meats are the best food sources of copper. Thank you Dr Berg! 😺👍
I’m a Registered Nurse, I know about rusting of organs and tissues that happens from iron supplements. I use vegetable supplements, I’m a person who eats healthy, meat and vegetables and beets and good stuff that’s iron fortified. I was very symptomatic and unable to function in 2018. For reasons unknown, my level of Hemoglobin was 4. I refused blood transfusions. I did not change my diet because I’m on vegetables but did eat more beef liver. But I think you can elaborate further on this. If I did not take iron 325 sulfate at that time, I would not have been functional. On this account, I’d rather you encourage people to take it to bring levels 🆙 then look into alternatives (food). Not everyone can afford 🐟 and 🥩. Your advice goes a long way.
This is a very important video!! Thank you dr Berg!! In 1980s I was taking Iron with multiple vitamins and noticed my blood press got very low and I was feeling tired and out of it!! I had blood work done and the doctor said I had a condition (I forgot the name) and I should not take iron. I stopped taking it and my blood pressure became normal and I felt fine!! PLEASE DO NOT TAKE IRON UNLESS YOU CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR!!
I'm anemic and losing too much blood. I have been taking Grass Fed Heart, Spleen, and Liver supplements for the Iron and copper. It's high in both. I was freaking out until he finally said you can take Liver supplements. Yay!
Is it working, I have the exact same problem. My periods are so bad I've had 2 transfusions, currently do iron fusions plus pills. I've seen many types of doctors and homeopaths and no one has ever said this.
Iron from cooking with a cast iron skillet isn't good for you? Really? I consume no supplements, I've been wholefoods plant based for 6 years so cooking my veggies in a cast iron skillet has been the my primary way of getting iron. Please tell me more. Thanks.
When making your video, please ALWAYS when giving advice, include a optimal blood test result on each category of Iron. I hate it when saying what is wrong but not including any blood lab levels to judge where you are...
What IRONy, I have malaborption going on from leaky gut & ibs & watched 2 Bergvideos about an hour ago advising to take iron supps for anemia (and took 2 caps) and then I click this and see an alert NOT to take iron 💀
Watch the end about anemia and people need to know that copper overload is just as dangerous & you have to be very careful with that too. My problem is that I can't stand the 3 foods high in copper & hope you don't have a shellfish aIlergy. See felix harder info on copper, it's very thorough
@@MonaNasrallah Ancestral Nutrition. They are Australian. I started with the spleen first as it has the highest amount of heme iron, but you can read the benefits of the different organs on their website. All the best!
Female: 50yrs,Iron is 39 and ferritin is 14.9,transferrin saturation is 8.9,copper is 123(not deficient)..so taking iron supplements for 3 mnths as doctor and nutritionist suggested. I'm confused now. I also have access to a forum of a metabolic health coach company where certified nutritionists discuss supplement prescriptions..there i have seen them prescribe iron and heme iron supplements for 2/3 mnths for people with iron deficiency.
I took 2 with this chronic fatigue-lethargy, hair fallout and am already feeling more energy & brain fog clearing so I'm pretty sure it's low iron I'm dealing with
My dad has a condition in his side of the family where they are deficient in iron and have to take tablets. We tell him to stop taking them and when he stops when they check his blood it will be low and he has to take them again
matter of priorities. If I were vegan and I didnt have a medical reason to be a vegan (like allergies for animal proteins) I would eat meat in a heartbeat if it would cure me or even save my life. Veganism is in most cases an ethical choice, brave if people stand above their principles but sometimes you have not much of a choice if you want to live. And in the end it may not be needed for the rest of your life, just to make a chance in your body.
The Celtic disease, haemochromatosis. Very common in Ireland. Body cannot process iron effectively. Thus, it builds up in the body. Patients need to attend their hospital regularly to give blood to reduce iron levels.
@@cherylniles9588 there is not sadly. I have porphyria and hemochromatosis (well the mutation not the disease itself). I never had to do a phlebotomy so far, but it is some form of release for those who have those diseases really. Its easier than dialysis.... only the feeling afterwards is not to be happy for and not all employers are willing to give to 2-3 days off to stock up on red meat and such because you need to replenish the iron levels.
My mom was anemic since childhood. The doctor in the 1930's recommended liver which she hated. She started getting infections in 2010 and was on many antibiotics. She died anemic and with colon cancer. Iron pills were prescribed, it seems like malpractice.
I have always been low iron. I've been anemic a lot and have had to have infusions. I just can't seem to keep enough iron. I'm looking looking at your products to find copper. Already got your Turmeric and Ashwagandha. I am fighting RA and hoping these help. I've already lost 50 lbs and have another 75 to go.
Well, that was completely unhelpful. I have a very mysterious case of iron deficiency, and have been prescribed iron supplements despite the fact that I eat fortified cereal every morning, love to eat the best sources of iron, etc. All these efforts have gone on for many many months, and still not back to normal. Along the way I learned that coffee and red wine block iron absorption, so I have reduced their consumption, and even separate the coffee from my breakfast.
Thank you for this info. As I have porphyria (and genetic mutation for hemochromatosis which is probably never activated) iron is always on the watchlist for me. But my type of porphyria sometimes create low iron levels, I remember my mom when she had a porphyria episode she would eat lots of iron rich food to boost up her levels after phlebotomy (intensive blood drawing). I used to take a supplement with natural derived iron in high doses to sometimes pull through, but the high amount worried me so I have strict rules for myself on when to take it and never the full dose, I think it has 2500% rda iron in it! Together with a high dose of copper I must say. My daily multivit makes me smile once again because it does not contain iron, but a fair but not over dose of copper. Copper is however a possible trigger for my porphyria so I have to be careful to not overdo copper more than those who do not have any condition responding negative to copper. I notice lately that I and my body thoroughly enjoy (rare) red meat, it is like a sacred elixir for me. Probably because that is a source of iron my body craves for.
I do not eat meats of any kind, I am mostly vegetarian - small amount of feta and some eggs on occasion, I follow the Mediterranean diet. I have been taking iron supplements because I believed that without a good iron source I would be deficient, I am now going to rely on plant based - Spinach and other sources.
I had 5 iron Infusions after bloodloss. I started having blurred Vision and Metall Taste, my liver Was off and I ended up in the ER bc of candidaExplosion. That was 3 yrs ago.
I'm hemochromatose (genetic condition in which my body absorbs too much iron from food) and the only known way to reduce it is a phelobotomy (drawing blood). Aside from lowering iron, a phlebotomy is the only known way to reduce accumulated plastics in the blood. Would have never discovered that if I wasn't hemochromatose.
Thats interesting about the plastics. I have porphyria and genetic mutation for hemochromatosis but it is not expressing it in my body and likely never will like 80% of those with the mutation). I luckily never had phlebotomy for my porphyria but good to know if I do, it will rid me of some nano plastic.
You should only take iron supplements for 2-3 months after giving blood. I gave blood twice within 8 months without taking supplements after. Biiiiiiiiig mistake. You really don't want to get iron deficiency. It felt like i was slowly dying.
im glad the doc gave me a hemoglobin and platelet test to confirm i needed Iron w B12...with heart failure it a must for me..even on my carnivore diet. excellent video doc...perfect timing too for me 😂😀
Like he says, eat red meat and iron rich foods to boost it up. Natural forms of iron are the best. Never buy a stand alone iron supplement they are all harsh on the body (notice how all iron supplements come in bottles with childlock? Because one tablet can kill an infant, says enough), make sure it is natural and comes along with copper, vit c and sometimes also B12 (as metylcobalmine, never the cyano version).
@@RoyaltyrockSpinach is one of the highest oxalates plants. So cook it well (also more iron comes out that way, although you do have to eat a lot of spinach to actually get iron from it). Animal based food and supplements seems to be better.
This is shocking. 😮 I've been anemic my whole life and now it's so bad that tomorrow I'm receiving 3rd iron infusion of 4 and I've been on a sick leave for 2 weeks because I can't even breathe, let alone think and function. Now I'm afraid 😨 Because according to what you're saying, these infusions must be the worst thing ever! Because it's a lot of iron in a very short time directly to the blood and I had a severe reaction to it the last time. Couldn't get out of bed for 4 days, my body was like rotten, very painful too. But when I receive the infusion, my blood sugar normalizes like a miracle. I'm really weak and this is how I help myself cca 2x yearly, but now I'm afraid. 😢 I never liked iron supplements, but I'm taking chlorophyll occasionally. Ok, let me watch the video on copper too. Is it possible that anemia is caused by parasites? I have a very unsettling feeling I have parasites. Anyway, thank you for the bad news 😅❤
Thanks for sharing! Your videos are a real treat! I appreciate your attention to detail. They are so insightful and precise, I always learn something new from them. Thumbs up and have an amazing day. 👌🏽
i have beta thalassemia trait - genetic blood disorder in which my body cannot form proper red blood cells & be quickly destroyed in my body compared to rbc from normal person. so i have to take iron supplements otherwise i will faint if weather is too hot or standing too long. when i was not taking iron supplements for 6 months, my hemoglobin level could be as low as 6. I passed out multiple times. But if i take the iron supplements I never passed out.
Guess what? My hair fell out when I quit taking iron sups. I just forgot during my move. Hair everywhere!! Red meat didn't help me. Overnight, it all stopped. Point blank because of sups.!!! My hair was emmense before!! I'm on the mend now. The people of the plains cooked on iron 3 times a day, and their hair was massive. Look at the old pictures. Not to be a booger dr. B. YOU KNOW I love you. Just sayin.❤
Dr B. You need to get into high quality supplements from food. They do exist and are of high value to people. Need yo go to well educated natural health food store with high quality supplements and food products and personal care items. Much different than what you talk about. You heed to talk about the alternative options for people.
I hope it's not too late for me. I took a supplement that had 18mgs of iron in it,then when I was finished with that, I have another liquid brand by Mary Ruth that I take a teaspoon of according to the instructions for my age group! I was led to believe also that iron was good for hair loss in conjunction with vitamin D! Is there any way I could flush whatever's in my system OUT??
When I took iron, it would make me constipated. So I haven't taken it individually in a long time. I either eat more red meat or spinach if I feel I need more, usually during my menses.
He say's to use whole food supplements like Grass Fed Beef Liver instead. Or for even more iron you can't take a heart & spleen supplement. I am anemic and I take all three. Liver, heart, & Spleen. They are also high in copper which he mentions is needed.
Copper is the boss over iron :) PLEASE either remove Iron from your electrolytes or create a new entire line for those of us who shouldn't add iron to their diet. Your brand is the ONLY brand we buy.. I'm pretty sure post menopausal women don't need iron lol .. you should also inform viewers about what tests they need to insist upon with their "doctor" which is: Serum iron Ferritin / stored iron never over 100! tibc uibc
I was anemic as a child and the doctor recommended that I take an iron drink mixed with some orange juice daily. Yikes. That explains a lot. This was back in the 80’s. Thank you, always!
I have to take iron regularly for low anaemia which makes me fatigue and lots of foot pains that prevent me from being active I must admit I need have some copper as I don’t eat all those animals food you mention
Iron supplements are dangerous and can lead to toxicity. Iron deficiency anemia may actually be caused by copper deficiency. The video warns against hidden sources of iron and recommends getting iron from food sources instead of supplements.
This is going to be a challenge. 😢 If i dont have iron it goes too low and even if i eat healthy i still get low iron. This has been happening to me for over 15 years!Probably too much coffee affects iron levels?
Liver pills cause bloating for me I think ..not sure why 😞. A Nurse put me on ferrous gluconate for years around four pills a day …one day I just stopped taking them .I have iron deficiency anemia /heavy periods .
Doc, any advice for people on low incomes, who just can't afford red meat, or shell fish. I get my iron supplement on free prescription and would love to get off it, finding an affordable alternative is a big problem 😞
I am big fan of Dr berg but I am wonder how is face is now become dull and black his skin was very bright and glowy some time ago 😔 is it because of keto diet?
A doctor recently told me to take iron and vitamin D (for hair loss) and thanx to your videos I was able to educate her about iron cancelling vitamin D out and being toxic. I don't think she really appreciated that bit of education but I felt I'd done my duty :) Thanx again Doc, for saving the day.
My doctor would have welcomed the link, done his own research, and thanked me. I would find another doctor. 😂 anyone who thinks they know everything is dangerous
Hi Zigzagpaz, If you are taking supplements for hair loss, I highly recommend to start eating "wheat-germs", I started to consume this wonderful food when I was starting to see a lot of hair coming off on my pillow. 1 tea spoon a day would be more then enough, there are plenty of study's about this magnificent herb.
@zigzagpaz OMG..
Go to well educated natural health food store with high quality supplements and food products and personal care items. Get FOOD BASED IRON SUPPLEMENTS. MADE FROM ACTUAL FOOD. AND VERY HIGH QUALITY. ALWAYS GET SUPPLEMENTS FROM ACTUAL HEALTH FOOD STORE. companies like mega foods or garden of life
Go to well educated natural health food store with high quality supplements and food products and personal care items. Get FOOD BASED IRON SUPPLEMENTS. MADE FROM ACTUAL FOOD. AND VERY HIGH QUALITY. ALWAYS GET SUPPLEMENTS FROM ACTUAL HEALTH FOOD STORE. companies like mega foods or garden of life
Please do a video on iron and anemia.
Dr Berg notes:
Too much iron over time can cause iron accumulation in your organs and tissues. Some people have a genetic problem that makes it difficult to eliminate iron if it accumulates too much.
Potential side effects of too much iron include the following:
1. Cancer
2. Liver disease
3. Heart disease
4. Low testosterone
5. Low libido
6. Diabetes
7. Chronic fatigue syndrome
8. Infertility
9. Neurodegeneration
10. Inflammatory diseases
Iron deficiency is one of the most common mineral deficiencies, but iron can also be dangerous if you’re getting too much. Iron toxicity is one of the most underdiagnosed and overlooked conditions.
When you take iron supplements, you don't absorb very much. The excess iron accumulates in the digestive tract, causing constipation, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, and irritation of the colon. The type of iron in iron supplements feeds pathogens.
Red meat is a better source of iron. Heme iron from red meat and fish is absorbed much more easily. It goes straight into the bloodstream. Red meat also has other nutrients like B vitamins, zinc, and selenium. High-quality protein also helps to balance iron.
Many processed foods contain added iron in the forms of ferrous fumarate, ferrous sulfate, and ferrous gluconate. The most common sources of iron are supplements, fortification, and cooking with cast iron cookware. Liver damage will also cause you to accumulate iron.
A lack of copper is a common cause of dysfunctional iron because copper helps control iron in the body. Many enzymes dependent on copper relate directly to the control of iron.
The first enzyme involved with copper converts iron into a less accumulative and less toxic form. Copper also allows you to transport iron through the body. Copper is involved in a powerful antioxidant that reduces oxidation caused by iron!
Glyphosate, antibiotics, high fructose corn syrup, and wheat products can cause copper deficiency. Iron deficiency anemia may really be iron dysfunctional anemia, which is often related to a copper deficiency. Oysters, shellfish, and organ meats are the best food sources of copper.
Thank you Dr Berg!
😺👍
I know someone that their "doctor" pumped them full of iron, then took him off of it, then discovered he was full of cancer!
@@JamieAndrickthat’s scary. Ffs
I’m a Registered Nurse, I know about rusting of organs and tissues that happens from iron supplements. I use vegetable supplements, I’m a person who eats healthy, meat and vegetables and beets and good stuff that’s iron fortified. I was very symptomatic and unable to function in 2018. For reasons unknown, my level of Hemoglobin was 4. I refused blood transfusions. I did not change my diet because I’m on vegetables but did eat more beef liver. But I think you can elaborate further on this. If I did not take iron 325 sulfate at that time, I would not have been functional. On this account, I’d rather you encourage people to take it to bring levels 🆙 then look into alternatives (food). Not everyone can afford 🐟 and 🥩. Your advice goes a long way.
Great insight 💡!
Yes, what do we do if we.have low iron and food isn't enough?
2 minutes before I took iron and now the notification popped up🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lolol! I was just about to pop an iron pill! No need now haha
😂😂😂
I just took an iron pill few minutes ago and this popped up!
Haha same!!
@@alroyuy410 I just took mine too 🫤
This is a very important video!! Thank you dr Berg!!
In 1980s I was taking Iron with multiple vitamins and noticed my blood press got very low and I was feeling tired and out of it!! I had blood work done and the doctor said I had a condition (I forgot the name) and I should not take iron. I stopped taking it and my blood pressure became normal and I felt fine!! PLEASE DO NOT TAKE IRON UNLESS YOU CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR!!
Hemochromatosis?
I'm anemic and losing too much blood. I have been taking Grass Fed Heart, Spleen, and Liver supplements for the Iron and copper. It's high in both. I was freaking out until he finally said you can take Liver supplements. Yay!
This is me! I'm anemic
Is it working, I have the exact same problem. My periods are so bad I've had 2 transfusions, currently do iron fusions plus pills. I've seen many types of doctors and homeopaths and no one has ever said this.
@@cannotbeshaken7889 please share details of grass fed liver supplements
Yes I’m anemic my entire life I’m taking beef liver and iron supplements I eat red meat but I have been taking iron for so long
I’m always iron deficient!
Iron from cooking with a cast iron skillet isn't good for you? Really? I consume no supplements, I've been wholefoods plant based for 6 years so cooking my veggies in a cast iron skillet has been the my primary way of getting iron. Please tell me more. Thanks.
When making your video, please ALWAYS when giving advice, include a optimal blood test result on each category of Iron. I hate it when saying what is wrong but not including any blood lab levels to judge where you are...
What IRONy, I have malaborption going on from leaky gut & ibs & watched 2 Bergvideos about an hour ago advising to take iron supps for anemia (and took 2 caps) and then I click this and see an alert NOT to take iron 💀
Watch the end about anemia and people need to know that copper overload is just as dangerous & you have to be very careful with that too. My problem is that I can't stand the 3 foods high in copper & hope you don't have a shellfish aIlergy.
See felix harder info on copper, it's very thorough
@maddworld3317 I saw what you did there! 😄😂
I was anaemic, had an iron infusuon, and didn't help. Started taking beef organ & 3 mths later my levels are back to normal!
Can you please share name of brand and details.
@@MonaNasrallah Ancestral Nutrition. They are Australian. I started with the spleen first as it has the highest amount of heme iron, but you can read the benefits of the different organs on their website. All the best!
Such important information! Thank you!
Female: 50yrs,Iron is 39 and ferritin is 14.9,transferrin saturation is 8.9,copper is 123(not deficient)..so taking iron supplements for 3 mnths as doctor and nutritionist suggested. I'm confused now. I also have access to a forum of a metabolic health coach company where certified nutritionists discuss supplement prescriptions..there i have seen them prescribe iron and heme iron supplements for 2/3 mnths for people with iron deficiency.
Last time I was diagnosed with lack of iron. Im thinking of throwing it after i watch this
This has to be the best channel on the Tube! Thanks for everything you do
Dr Berg!
My iron went low after double jaw surgery because I was asleep for 8hrs and lost a fair amount of blood.. I felt truly exhausted for weeks
I just got out of the hospital due to iron deficiency anemia and blood transfusions. Needless to say I'm taking iron supplements.
I took 2 with this chronic fatigue-lethargy, hair fallout and am already feeling more energy & brain fog clearing so I'm pretty sure it's low iron I'm dealing with
My dad has a condition in his side of the family where they are deficient in iron and have to take tablets. We tell him to stop taking them and when he stops when they check his blood it will be low and he has to take them again
Eat red meat.
@@maddworld3317me too, fatigue, hair loss and weak nails. I dont take it daily though, only when symptoms start to appear
Once you’ve finished your course hopefully you won’t need to continue taking them ❤
Not everyone is capable of eating enough meat 😑
Exactly, what about vegans
Veganism doesn't work long-term. Might as well submit to the truth instead of continuing with the what-aboutism.
@@honorburza9110 voluntary malnutrition
matter of priorities. If I were vegan and I didnt have a medical reason to be a vegan (like allergies for animal proteins) I would eat meat in a heartbeat if it would cure me or even save my life. Veganism is in most cases an ethical choice, brave if people stand above their principles but sometimes you have not much of a choice if you want to live. And in the end it may not be needed for the rest of your life, just to make a chance in your body.
My choice of veganism is mainly because of health reasons. In my opinion the human body is not capable of digesting meat properly.
The Celtic disease, haemochromatosis. Very common in Ireland. Body cannot process iron effectively. Thus, it builds up in the body. Patients need to attend their hospital regularly to give blood to reduce iron levels.
There must be a better way than bloodletting. I hope we find the answer. 🙏🏻
Juicing with cabbage.
@@cherylniles9588 there is not sadly. I have porphyria and hemochromatosis (well the mutation not the disease itself). I never had to do a phlebotomy so far, but it is some form of release for those who have those diseases really. Its easier than dialysis.... only the feeling afterwards is not to be happy for and not all employers are willing to give to 2-3 days off to stock up on red meat and such because you need to replenish the iron levels.
Thank you Dr. Berg👑🏆
Thank you Dr.BERG
I took Iron for a month straight now
damn……….
My mom was anemic since childhood. The doctor in the 1930's recommended liver which she hated. She started getting infections in 2010 and was on many antibiotics. She died anemic and with colon cancer. Iron pills were prescribed, it seems like malpractice.
I have always been low iron. I've been anemic a lot and have had to have infusions. I just can't seem to keep enough iron. I'm looking looking at your products to find copper. Already got your Turmeric and Ashwagandha. I am fighting RA and hoping these help. I've already lost 50 lbs and have another 75 to go.
It's in the Trace Minerals ❤
I stopped taking iron and my hemoglobin dropped to 7
Well, that was completely unhelpful. I have a very mysterious case of iron deficiency, and have been prescribed iron supplements despite the fact that I eat fortified cereal every morning, love to eat the best sources of iron, etc. All these efforts have gone on for many many months, and still not back to normal. Along the way I learned that coffee and red wine block iron absorption, so I have reduced their consumption, and even separate the coffee from my breakfast.
Eat meat
Calcium (milk, cheese, yogurt ect.) blocks too. Also, the Calcium in your mineral water. Green tea - same effect.
@@sustainedlight-w6v RED MEAT!!
@@neverobey1477Many women who eat meat also.struggle to get enough iron.
Good advice, good doctor 👨⚕️
I take iron citrate with vit c,second month and my level increase above minimal level and no constipation😊.
I'll definitely not take it anymore
Thank you for this info. As I have porphyria (and genetic mutation for hemochromatosis which is probably never activated) iron is always on the watchlist for me. But my type of porphyria sometimes create low iron levels, I remember my mom when she had a porphyria episode she would eat lots of iron rich food to boost up her levels after phlebotomy (intensive blood drawing). I used to take a supplement with natural derived iron in high doses to sometimes pull through, but the high amount worried me so I have strict rules for myself on when to take it and never the full dose, I think it has 2500% rda iron in it! Together with a high dose of copper I must say. My daily multivit makes me smile once again because it does not contain iron, but a fair but not over dose of copper. Copper is however a possible trigger for my porphyria so I have to be careful to not overdo copper more than those who do not have any condition responding negative to copper. I notice lately that I and my body thoroughly enjoy (rare) red meat, it is like a sacred elixir for me. Probably because that is a source of iron my body craves for.
My husband has been getting infusion's for low iron due to internal bleeding.I will share this with him.
I do not eat meats of any kind, I am mostly vegetarian - small amount of feta and some eggs on occasion, I follow the Mediterranean diet. I have been taking iron supplements because I believed that without a good iron source I would be deficient, I am now going to rely on plant based - Spinach and other sources.
Well what about iron deficiency anemia. ?
Finish watching the video, he addresses this
Is Spiruline ok?
Its algue. Seeweed. I take those too. No problems but curious of his answer
I had 5 iron Infusions after bloodloss. I started having blurred Vision and Metall Taste, my liver Was off and I ended up in the ER bc of candidaExplosion. That was 3 yrs ago.
I'm hemochromatose (genetic condition in which my body absorbs too much iron from food) and the only known way to reduce it is a phelobotomy (drawing blood). Aside from lowering iron, a phlebotomy is the only known way to reduce accumulated plastics in the blood. Would have never discovered that if I wasn't hemochromatose.
Thats interesting about the plastics. I have porphyria and genetic mutation for hemochromatosis but it is not expressing it in my body and likely never will like 80% of those with the mutation). I luckily never had phlebotomy for my porphyria but good to know if I do, it will rid me of some nano plastic.
What about using cast iron skillets that ok?
You should only take iron supplements for 2-3 months after giving blood.
I gave blood twice within 8 months without taking supplements after. Biiiiiiiiig mistake. You really don't want to get iron deficiency. It felt like i was slowly dying.
im glad the doc gave me a hemoglobin and platelet test to confirm i needed Iron w B12...with heart failure it a must for me..even on my carnivore diet. excellent video doc...perfect timing too for me 😂😀
I read that we should take iron to make blood flow better through your heart to take pressure off the heart. I’m stopping today.
Great Advice! Good Morning everyone! Be safe and have a great new week! Thank you Dr Berg💜👍🏽
I stopped taking iron years ago. I all ways felt terrible.
Thank you for your sharing this ❤❤❤
I didn’t realize cast iron leaches the wrong kind of iron. I cook almost exclusively on cast iron. That’s good to know.
Yes doctor but what if we have anemia?
Listen to your own Doctor. This guy is a Chiropractor.!
Like he says, eat red meat and iron rich foods to boost it up. Natural forms of iron are the best. Never buy a stand alone iron supplement they are all harsh on the body (notice how all iron supplements come in bottles with childlock? Because one tablet can kill an infant, says enough), make sure it is natural and comes along with copper, vit c and sometimes also B12 (as metylcobalmine, never the cyano version).
Dr Berg What about having RA ANEMIA?
but doc ... i have colitis ulcerosa
What do you do if your iron is too low?
Eat spinach and other food that can help with your deficiency
Well if you know your iron is too low, then its safe to say you've seen a doctor, what did you doctor tell you?
@@Royaltyrockbut being careful eating too much spinach, if you also have a sensitivity to oxalates.
Finish watching the video, he addresses this
@@RoyaltyrockSpinach is one of the highest oxalates plants. So cook it well (also more iron comes out that way, although you do have to eat a lot of spinach to actually get iron from it). Animal based food and supplements seems to be better.
Just thrown in bin. Thanks for the advice
This is shocking. 😮 I've been anemic my whole life and now it's so bad that tomorrow I'm receiving 3rd iron infusion of 4 and I've been on a sick leave for 2 weeks because I can't even breathe, let alone think and function.
Now I'm afraid 😨 Because according to what you're saying, these infusions must be the worst thing ever! Because it's a lot of iron in a very short time directly to the blood and I had a severe reaction to it the last time. Couldn't get out of bed for 4 days, my body was like rotten, very painful too. But when I receive the infusion, my blood sugar normalizes like a miracle.
I'm really weak and this is how I help myself cca 2x yearly, but now I'm afraid. 😢
I never liked iron supplements, but I'm taking chlorophyll occasionally.
Ok, let me watch the video on copper too.
Is it possible that anemia is caused by parasites? I have a very unsettling feeling I have parasites.
Anyway, thank you for the bad news 😅❤
What about people with iron deficiency like vegetarians ?
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I thought so. Thanks man
Should I not be cooking with my cast iron pans anymore
I don’t eat red meat so I need iron
wait, what if you're anemic?
This was very informative. Thank you so much for posting this video. I'll stop taking mine now 😊👍
I love Dr. Berg!
does this included heme iron supplements?
*I've noticed that if I take Chlorella, I start to feel sick and throw up. I took it yesterday and threw up for hours. My ribs are sore today.* 😢
Thank you Dr Eric much appreciated ☺️👍
Anemic condition is cause by the lack of iron?
i have beta thalassemia trait - genetic blood disorder in which my body cannot form proper red blood cells & be quickly destroyed in my body compared to rbc from normal person. so i have to take iron supplements otherwise i will faint if weather is too hot or standing too long. when i was not taking iron supplements for 6 months, my hemoglobin level could be as low as 6. I passed out multiple times. But if i take the iron supplements I never passed out.
I started eating my beef liver raw ❤
Have you detailed your diet?
What do you think of Lactoferrin for infection associated anaemia. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.
What if I’m iron deficient 🤨
It's a good question
Right
@@jonathanport5002 I guess let’s all go do a happy dance to that COPPER deficiency video aye ?? 😖🙄
Eat red meat
Guess what? My hair fell out when I quit taking iron sups. I just forgot during my move. Hair everywhere!! Red meat didn't help me. Overnight, it all stopped. Point blank because of sups.!!! My hair was emmense before!! I'm on the mend now. The people of the plains cooked on iron 3 times a day, and their hair was massive. Look at the old pictures. Not to be a booger dr. B. YOU KNOW I love you. Just sayin.❤
I have a bleeding disorder so this is very tiring to hear
I take a vegetable based iron from a well-known very reputable supplement company. Is that as bad as the common iron vitamin?
What do vegetarian do?
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If you was selling iron it would be the best thing ever.
Dr B. You need to get into high quality supplements from food. They do exist and are of high value to people. Need yo go to well educated natural health food store with high quality supplements and food products and personal care items. Much different than what you talk about. You heed to talk about the alternative options for people.
I hope it's not too late for me. I took a supplement that had 18mgs of iron in it,then when I was finished with that, I have another liquid brand by Mary Ruth that I take a teaspoon of according to the instructions for my age group!
I was led to believe also that iron was good for hair loss in conjunction with vitamin D!
Is there any way I could flush whatever's in my system OUT??
Wich coper is the best plz complete coper name
Please sir complete coper formula name send
Some people can't eat enough red meat or other meats high in iron to get their iron up if it's low. What do you suggest then?
When I took iron, it would make me constipated. So I haven't taken it individually in a long time. I either eat more red meat or spinach if I feel I need more, usually during my menses.
Even ferrous sulphate? Because I'm taking that for anaemia
He say's to use whole food supplements like Grass Fed Beef Liver instead. Or for even more iron you can't take a heart & spleen supplement. I am anemic and I take all three. Liver, heart, & Spleen. They are also high in copper which he mentions is needed.
If you take turneric and silica daily you don't get high amount of iron in your body.
I have low ferritin 😢 what about Tardyferon
That is all very well, but there is not much iron available for vegans. The funny thing is I was anemic even when I ate lots of meat and animal organs
Copper is the boss over iron :) PLEASE either remove Iron from your electrolytes or create a new entire line for those of us who shouldn't add iron to their diet. Your brand is the ONLY brand we buy.. I'm pretty sure post menopausal women don't need iron lol .. you should also inform viewers about what tests they need to insist upon with their "doctor" which is:
Serum iron
Ferritin / stored iron never over 100!
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His electrolytes have iron in them?
I love ❤️ copper and 3000 micrograms of vitamin C
Not the cast iron pans!
I was anemic as a child and the doctor recommended that I take an iron drink mixed with some orange juice daily. Yikes.
That explains a lot. This was back in the 80’s.
Thank you, always!
So, instead of iron, can I take organ meat supplements?
I have to take iron regularly for low anaemia which makes me fatigue and lots of foot pains that prevent me from being active I must admit I need have some copper as I don’t eat all those animals food you mention
I taking multivitamins and contain iron should I stop
Iron supplements are dangerous and can lead to toxicity. Iron deficiency anemia may actually be caused by copper deficiency. The video warns against hidden sources of iron and recommends getting iron from food sources instead of supplements.
This is going to be a challenge. 😢 If i dont have iron it goes too low and even if i eat healthy i still get low iron. This has been happening to me for over 15 years!Probably too much coffee affects iron levels?
I took 1 yesterday and had a huge headache
No more iron for me.
So does that mean Shilajit is bad?
Liver pills cause bloating for me I think ..not sure why 😞. A Nurse put me on ferrous gluconate for years around four pills a day …one day I just stopped taking them .I have iron deficiency anemia /heavy periods .
What may do a person with low hemoglobins because of cancer, taking iron to get up the Hemoglobin?
Doc, any advice for people on low incomes, who just can't afford red meat, or shell fish.
I get my iron supplement on free prescription and would love to get off it, finding an affordable alternative is a big problem 😞
Even 1 tsp?
I am big fan of Dr berg but I am wonder how is face is now become dull and black his skin was very bright and glowy some time ago 😔 is it because of keto diet?
So I shouldn’t cook with cast iron? That’s how I like to cook my steaks! 🥩 🤔
Just eat meat and you will get your daily iron.