That delight and happiness on Dr.Masons’ face when he said, “she was delighted to see her blood levels normal.” We need more doctors like him. God bless you. I’ve been looking for this video for the last 20 years. This came to me as a huge blessing. Thank you so much Dr.Mason.
This is me right now! I've been low-carb and keto for about 4 years and carnivore since Jan, '22. I had positive changes but not on the scale. For nearly a decade and telling four different docs about my severe fatigue and heavy periods, not one of them checked my iron/ferritin. I took a chance on one more doc that finally discovered my iron anemia. This is the second reference I've heard about alternate day oral supplementation! I'm thrilled to add one more tool to my iron battle. A toast to all the famous and not famous doctors actually bothering to look for answers for their patients and not just tossing a few labs to make us go away.
Worked on me. I was getting fat and sick. Got treated for both inflammation and infection in the guts - few weeks later the weight started coming of by itself. No diet.
My wife is low on iron which lead me to this video. She eats red meat but consume a lot of tea and carbohydrates. Im building my case for her to go low carb like me. 🙏🏾
My ferritin level was at 6 in august 2020. Was admitted to hospital with something akin to psychosis- tremors, shaking, restless was an understatement; high BP ( my usual is low normal 105/65), hemoglobin was low normal but no one tested for ferritin. I lost my peripheral vision, cried on the drop of a dime, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t control my body and my emotions. Of course docs said I had depression/ anxiety and prescribed that medication. I didn’t take the pills and started calling all docs and my functional medical doc finally sent for a ferritin test. Over he past year I have been attempting to raise ferritin and keep it at at least 35. No anxiety, no depression and I e lost 40 lbs. intermittent fasting and keto saved my life and my sanity. Oh, and I bought natural antibiotics and prebiotic sand probiotics. Conventional docs claim to this day that ferritin wasn’t my problem. What a load of crap!
Wow sounds so similar to me right now it’s been really tough 😔 !! Doctors kept telling me anxiety and depression as well smh hope all is well with you !
@@lifeasiemoni lack of religious knowledge depression comes in life then our body senses misguided us so God said keep Faith in God then souls connect with love and coprate in life. Moody and stubborn behaviour brings lots fear in life. Stress and guilt stop blessing. Cut down desire only grateful. Cut down sugar and eat fruit and vegetables daily. Sleep at night not day time. Respect souls obey souls respect rules happiness builds up in life. Do little things for others builds up happiness in heart. We are warriors we are born to win life is lesson. Increased your positive thoughts read positive
Wow!! Your story sounds like mine. I hospitalized 7 times bc of high bp and heart rate. The hostipal only answer was bring the bp down. They saw i was anemic and never checked my ferritin levels. Found out my doctor never checked my iron or ferritin level after 7 years. I resulted in going to a naturopaticn doctor, told her my symptoms and figured out the problem without having my labs. I've had several iron infusions but my ferritin drops after my cycle. Im still trying to discover the best iron supplement. My body is still trying to recovery after a year. I'm definitely filing a complaint with the medical board bc these doctors need to be head accountable. All the best to you.
Wowww really, your story sounds like mines. So I’m a 14 year old girl and cry everyday about my weight. I have all the symptoms of anemia, my hands and feet would even turn the shade purple sometimes that’s how severe it was. Just a few weeks ago I had to do a surgery for my back but before that they said I had another problem, which was my heart rate, blood pressure and iron. Every doctor I went to saif I had that but I didn’t take it serious back then. I thought I had a condition called hypothyroidism since they are similar in many ways. Also I had gained a lot of weight the last couple of years after losing weight, it’s not easy to lose it the same back then, due to low iron and blood pressure, and I would only eat usually less than 1,000 calories a day since I feel full after that, and I exceeded alotttt. I do weightlifting a few times, walk more than 10,000 steps a day, and always do HIIT. And my weight would still increase and I get frustrated 😢I am currently taking 3 pills of iron daily, todays the 3rd day. And I am scared. Any tips?
I want a doctor like Dr Mason..... on this side of the planet. As doctors go he seems to be on an other planet....so relatively seen we are getting closer
NHS? I seem to have problem with this doctors, as they follow flawed guidelines and majority don't even pick up a study. Just soak in whatever thrown at them. Amount of times I had to correct doctors diagnose about my health... : D
Wow. This is incredible. It was so nice to see a doctor that really cares about his patients and wants to dive in to find the solution. He gives me hope
I have worst results than the first case. My ferritin is 6 and I keep complaining about being tired, shortness of breath & not being able to sleep. For like 2 years. My doctor told me I could take a supplement but it wasn't a big deal. Now that I'm seeing this video and that I understand why my numbers better, I guess I have to find another doctor!!!
I didn't even know you could get an iron infusion! How has no doctor ever told me this whilst I'm bleeding out every month? Thank you for this invaluable information.
@@KJB0001 Not true. Iron infusions are hella expensive because of Big Pharm's greed, but you can get them. Venofer, Injectofer, etc. There are a ton here.
"Not personal advice if you want that please consult with your own physician" the sad thing that I am here because my own physician made my health worse. Of course I understand why he said it, but it is funny.
So interesting. I’ve had very low iron and im also struggling to loose weight doing keto . I’m now on iron tablets so fingers crossed the scale starts going down in the right direction
For all of you struggling to get your iron levels up .... red meat, cooked spinach and iron supplements wasn't enough for me... what worked for me was a daily desiccated liver supplement paired with vitamin c supplement.
It can be so much more complicated than this. I have been carnivore since April 2018, and my serum iron kept tanking (ferritin was as low as 30; though a decade prior it was as low as 9, but has been up since then). I don't have heavy periods, or GI problems. I eat mostly red meat. I was even taking heme iron supplements. I even tried them every other day. I had lost 10 lbs (to a healthy weight) when I first started carnivore, but then started slowly gaining. And I was TIRED. Thyroid panel kept improving. I learned from EONutrition that Riboflavin (B2) deficiency can cause you to not absorb iron. I started taking B-100, and BAM, iron, ferritin, hemoglobin, etc finally started going up. But I also GAINED 30 lbs. I stopped the iron supplements. Don't really know what to do at this point and the weight just won't budge.
I have a similar situation although I eat chicken, fish, beef, elk and organ meat my levels remain low. I'm hoping that supplementing with spleen will raise my levels as my doctor is pressuring me to get an iron transfusion and it's not something I want to do considering what is actually in the transfusion. The main symptoms I have is ice cravings and fatigue...although at times it's seems more mental as my job is stressful. I also plan to add additional B2 to see if it helps. I definitely do not need to gain weight... Are your levels high enough to give blood?
People with thyroid issues often have low stomach acid which interferes with absorption of nutrients like minerals and vitamins. Overall Gut health is not balanced. Certain meds inhibit absorption as well.
Dr. Paul Mason, as always, opens my eyes to different aspects of health that I previously never entertained. Thank you Dr. Mason for this enlightening presentation. I, like so many others, just ascribed the difficulty of women losing weight to hormonal differences, and women having less lean body mass than men. Despite being a voracious reader of books regarding nutrition and despite being an avid viewer of numerous lectures pertaining to health, I never encountered the central role of iron deficiency as an impediment to weight loss. This further highlights the importance of focusing on nutritional quality just as much as macronutrient ratios and calories. The fact that women have to combat so many obstacles to induce the same weight loss that men experience, just makes me respect women, who have achieved significant weight loss, that much more.
It helps that he properly tests, and pursues potential issues. A standard allopathic doctor is more likely to blame the patient stating they are cheating on their diet.
So glad I found Dr Paul Mason. I’ve just had my first iron infusion it was as long as 12. I’ve had trouble losing weight and issues with my periods being heavy. Due to having ulcerative colitis I can’t eat red meat. This is so interesting learning all about this. I hope this really helps me.
Loved it, this info has helped me already! Also interesting that once again we need to recognize the very real differences between male and female biology no matter how political activist try to deny them.
For all those who want to start taking iron supplements, take vitamin c supplements too. Its required to convert iron to the form in which it's easily absorbed in the body.
ah i have been trying to lose weight for like 2 years (im 17 now) but i would lose very little weight and then gain alot, i got sick of me trying for nothing and asked dad to go to a dietition, after 2 months with her and only losing 1.8kg in total she recommended i do some blood tests, my hgb was 11.6, ferretin was at a 3.5, b12 was low, my mcv, mchc and mch were all low e.g. m.c.h. was 23.1, my RDW was high (18.8%), my HDL was 52 and LDL was at a 123. i took an iron infusion a couple of days ago and i am on statins and b12 pills. I really hope i get better and start losing weight!!!!!
If iron deficiency is found, lower energy, and troubles with weight loss, I would test full thyroid panel. Free T3 Free T4 Reverse T3 TPOAb TgAb tsh Thyroid ultrasound as well
Is it related? I had iodine deficiency for years, my body temperature was low, I had groiter. Last year decided to pay close attention to my health. Fix it. My body temperature went to 37°c then to 36,6°. My neck is very slim now. Found iron deficiency.
Six years later, I reviewed this video, and it still helps me a lot in consulting with my clients. However, I am a health practitioner, not an MD. The only thing I can do is recommend my clients to seek help from local physicians. Unfortunately, in my area, low-carb and keto diets are quite criticized by mainstream doctors, which leaves me feeling a bit frustrated.
@@bmpvw i think you forgot about liver, not to mention how iron in vegetables are absorbed much less than in meat. there's facts, and then there's the science that makes those facts relative
I'm that impressed I rang his office in Sydney today to see if they could recommend a doctor for me to visit in Brisbane. I have some sort of chronic fatigue going on and had lots. Of standard testing done but the doctor's can't find the cause. I am now on a keto diet for the past 2 weeks and lost 5 kg and feel a lot healthier. My goal is to lose _15 kg This doctor makes it really easy to understand how we get fat and out of condition. Thanks 😊😊👍
I live in the UK where healthy people don't get regular blood tests. This video prompted me to get my ferritin tested. I am very low. This explains a few things. I will update when I've got this sorted.
Thank you so much!!! My ferritin is LOW due to gastritis and adenomyosis and I cannot for the life of me get a dr to sign off on an infusion to get my numbers up, and keep them maintained. So many health issues have stemmed from my low iron so suddenly
My husband has similar blood test result as the lady with high ferritin, high haCRP and high Eosinophils. I wish I know which antibody Dr Mason prescribed for her to fix her problems 😞
This is a good video. I lost 20 pounds in a matter of 6 weeks. It wasn't until I had my ferritin levels checked due to low energy, heart palpitations, leg cramping and my Ferritin level was at 6, Iron at 12. I received 2 iron infusions...and over the matter of months I slowly gained 15 of the 20 pounds back. My experience with low ferritin is quite different.
Did you check full B12 panel, homocysteine, urine MMA, serum folate, as well. To get accurate B12 reading one has to have no supplementation for 4 months. Even multi-vitamins or energy drink that are fortified with B12 can skew results.
Thank God, I stayed to watch the whole video. Thank you Dr.Mason. I am suffering from the exact same condition. Thank you so much. Love and blessings from India🌸
I was going through this. Was exercising ans stuff and I was getting fat ans swelling in my hands not knowing my iron was low bad smh. Thank God I reported my issue to my doctor that solved my problem: low iron. Smh
I just had a blood test, still waiting for my doc appointment and I struggle with weight loss too. Did the medication helped with the extra fat you gained ?
Restless legs can be easily fixed with transdermal magnesium. There isn't enough magnesium in the diet due to lots of stress. Magnesium is also the best anti-inflammatory.
@@HaZeNathan I'll tag you with this also, in case you don't see my reply to Muse It Up. I think this answers everything about magnesium. The site used to be called GotMag. therootcauseprotocol.com/
My ferritin levels are 19 and I'm so pale and my hands and feet are yellow , i feel sleepy all the time in same time i have insomnia, I'm tired most of the time and i couldn't exercise again since i was in high school (now 22yo) , i get diagnosed with depression and anxiety.... i started to supplement with iron and i hope it solve these problems
Always thoroughly enjoy Paul, but highest iron levels I thought is in liver, is this considered red meat or is the iron in liver not harem iron (it is full of blood as well)
I have to ask since no one as yet has discovered why...I suffer from both very low ferritin levels, high inflammation and despite taking a high quantity (as prescribed) of ferrous fulmate twice daily, nothing changes. I haven’t been able to lose weight in years. I had put it down to a fairly inactive lifestyle due to requiring crutches to walk and because of repeated chest infections that have now put me on long term antibiotics. I also crave ice. Is there any tests I can suggest to my own doctors that might show something that has been missed so far?
Have you had a gut biome test? Your problem may very well be related to low Faecalifacterium prausnitzii, which is needed for ferritin/iron metabolism, and which would certainly have been lowered by the antibiotics. Craving ice is a symptom of low iron and/or zinc. In a study, F. prausnitzii plus another bacteria plus yogurt bacteria increased iron up to 12-fold. Also, iron supplements actually decrease F. prausnitzii! “F. prausnitzii is considered as one of the most important bacterial indicators of a healthy gut.” It lowers triglycerides, increases insulin sensitivity, increases muscle mass, helps with leaky gut, decreases adipose (fat) tissue inflammation, increases arachidonic acid (an essential fat that’s necessary for gut health), and enhances mitochondrial respiration (energy!). This is probably in part because it produces the ketone butyrate, needed for gut energy, and 70% of our heart, liver, kidney, and muscle energy. Low F. prausnitzii is found with IBD, celiac, diabetes, fatty liver, and obesity. F. prausnitzii is increased with whole grain sourdough rye bread, cayenne, lingonberries (but not with blueberries), pectin, more vacuum cleaning(?), and these probiotics: Lactobacillus gasseri, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Bifidobacterium longum (F. prausnitzii itself can’t be taken as a supplement). Many common meds and supplements lower F. prausnitzii: anti-biotics!, proton-pump inhibitors, omega 3 supplements/fish oil/fish only-no meat-diet, a gluten-free/low FODMAP diet, a high meat diet, flaxseeds and flaxseed oil (more omega 3 fats), essential oils, and smoking. When omega 3 fats are high, they lower levels of the essential fat arachidonic acid, and when F. prausnitzii is low, arachidonic acid is low. Importantly, people with higher levels of arachidonic acid have less inflammation. Arachidonic acid is also critical for fighting infections (including lung infections!) and for intestinal health, so it could be a very beneficial supplement for you. Arachidonic acid is highest in liver, egg yolks (esp. duck), bacon fat, and poultry. Glycine, which tastes like sugar, is also very beneficial for gut health. I sweeten my decaf coffee or yogurt with glycine. F. prausnitzii thrives only in an alkaline environment, so adding a tablespoon of malt vinegar at every meal is a good idea. All of these things will be very helpful for many other health problems as well. Also the ketogenic diet, which is anti-inflammatory, was shown to raise F. prausnitzii, specifically due to the increase in saturated fats. My keto diet, which is mainly based on traditional Northern European foods, includes-at every meal-a slice of whole grain sourdough rye bread (it's low in gluten and very digestible) spread with chevre, plus vinegar, cayenne, and MCT oil (these keep you in ketosis) added to meat/fish/eggs/sheep's milk yogurt or goat cheddar cheese (digestible) and vegetables. Butyrate is also in cheese (cheddar) and butter, but not in plant-based cheese, margarine, or plant oils. In fact, the plant fat linoleic acid, in oils, peanut butter, nuts, seeds, wheat, quinoa, avocado and olive oil, is a huge problem because linoleic acid lowers good gut bacteria. So, it's best to avoid these foods. In addition, estrogenic chemicals lower ferritin by binding to the amino acids serine and threonine. Estrogenic chemicals include bisphenol A, pesticides (including Roundup), birth control hormones, fragrances, and more, so they should be avoided, if possible. Serine and threonine (and lysine, glycine and histidine) were found to be low with obesity, and all of these can be taken as supplements-I do (threonine tastes a bit like maple syrup or salted caramel, and it's also needed for gut health). Zinc is also needed for gut health and much more, and is low with obesity, so it's an important supplement. I looked into this whole issue for my sister, so I had a lot of notes! She’s also on the keto diet and the supplements that I described, and really loves it-she feels so much better in many ways! It’s an easy and delicious diet-I highly recommend it! I don't have a medical or nutrition degree, but I have a masters in architecture.
@@joantendler6518 this is so informative! Thank you for sharing! I struggle w low iron and can eat less than 1000k a day and exercise and my body doesn’t lose weight. I also don’t eat many carbs so I’m wondering if my gut flora is off since I’m sick of doing fasts and extreme measures to see any change in my scale!
I experienced this myself and did not find anybody talking about it. I suddenly gained a lot of weight while fasting and being on deficit, i took a blood test i was at 3 ferritin which is extremely low. I got iron IV and lost 7 kg in one month just with 8k steps and im a crossfitter!
But is antibiotics the only way to treat chronic inflammation? What if they can't find what causes the inflammation? How would you proceed then? Just take a generic antibiotic to see if it works? I have this exact issue of high inflammatory markers - very high CRP and PV - but despite numerous blood tests to see where it stems from they couldn't find a thing except a very slight elevation in anti-nuclear antibodies. My Drs say that I'm probably just someone whose normal range of these markers is a bit higher than the national average and nothing they can do about it. But I have the same problem of never being able to lose weight on keto and even on carnivore the weight loss is excruciatingly slow to negligible despite eating OMAD, red fatty meat, coffee/cream and water. It would be very interesting to know what people like me can do to combat this mysterious inflammation without the aid of Drs who are savvy about these things like Dr Mason. For now I'm sticking to carnivore as slow weight loss or not at least there is some movement downwards on the scale despite taking months before results are seen.
I read somewhere that coffee can reduce iron absorption by up to 90%. Also my doctor told me to avoid tea and coffee when she prescribed me iron supplements.
Considering that our diet has been wrong for a long period of time, we really must have some level of inflammation throughout the body. We need to learn about real nutrition, not to accept any kind of discomfort by the body, Our body is a perfect machine, but if it doesn't have quality raw material, it won't be possible to have a quality body. Acknowledgments Doctor: Paul
I, as male, got anemic on a keto regimen high in chese, butter and veggies, worse even than my terrible vegan year, according to the lab test (and sluggishness). Plenty of red meat, few cheese and veggies, iron is ok and so the energy levels
@@cassieoz1702 I went vegan thereafter. I felt so bad on that keto regimen that by introducing whole food carbs I felt much better, at first. Destroyed my gut and much more, later. I have lab tests of both experiments (one year each) and the common things to both are: lower ferritine, lower red cells' count, lower iron, higher fasting glucose (85-94 vs. 75 on a meat based diet), high triglycerydes (80 keto, 100 vegan, vs 47). Of course food is not everything but if nutrition is lacking so is the ability to excercise (I do quite a lot of sport for my age) which also keeps these values on check. Since the vegan diet removed any cheese/milk, despite being a mess for the lack of nutrition, got me at "better" energy levels initially than a cheese/veggie/butter keto. So if you have a good buffer of nutrition you can sustain it for a month or two, during summer maybe. Fruits with some meat is better than keto fat bombs for sure. No doubt that the inflamation derived from food intolerance was high on the keto. Also too much veggies that bind iron and the lot of oxalates in them, probably. Meat is my body's preferred food for sure, no need of lab tests: no bloating, no crashes, no flu during winter, fast recovery after excercise. Never get nauseated by it, never. Stilll eating some yogurt for calcium thou, and eggs and occasionally veggies/starch. And some raw-milk aged cheeses, but less is better than more, can feel it immediatly after eating. On this regimen since more than one year and continue. No reason to stop by now
Fat cells are inherently inflammatory? Isn't that a bit Catch 22 with his closing statement - treat the inflammation and the weight will start to come off?
More if this information please Paul. So very empowering. Just wondering if a portion of this information could be applicable to an 18 yo Male regarding parasitic infection etc and various elevated indicators/results?
Best source is beef liver. I had liver once as a kid - and swore never again. More than 30 years later, I decided to try again. It took me less than a week to start craving it. I honestly believe I was so deficient in several vitamins, as well as iron, that I had to have it. And then I started buying grass Fed. For awhile, I was eating about a pound a week, not recommended long term. Another thing about liver is its so nutrient dense, if not overcooked, you will not get hungry for six or seven hours .Gradually my craving for it decreased; I usually eat a pound in ten to fourteen days.
i went to a Carnivore diet but kept eating Peanut Butter and found when I stopped eating Peanut Butter my iron levels increased dramatically. I was dealing with a lot of low levels on eating Keto and eating Peanut Butter. (Peanut Butter is so good by the way.) Lol
I wonder if the fiber and oxalates in the peanut butter were compromising iron absorption. I’m definitely finding a link between fiber and anemia in my personal experience.
That delight and happiness on Dr.Masons’ face when he said, “she was delighted to see her blood levels normal.” We need more doctors like him. God bless you. I’ve been looking for this video for the last 20 years. This came to me as a huge blessing. Thank you so much Dr.Mason.
This is me right now! I've been low-carb and keto for about 4 years and carnivore since Jan, '22. I had positive changes but not on the scale. For nearly a decade and telling four different docs about my severe fatigue and heavy periods, not one of them checked my iron/ferritin. I took a chance on one more doc that finally discovered my iron anemia. This is the second reference I've heard about alternate day oral supplementation! I'm thrilled to add one more tool to my iron battle. A toast to all the famous and not famous doctors actually bothering to look for answers for their patients and not just tossing a few labs to make us go away.
Worked on me. I was getting fat and sick. Got treated for both inflammation and infection in the guts - few weeks later the weight started coming of by itself. No diet.
My wife is low on iron which lead me to this video. She eats red meat but consume a lot of tea and carbohydrates. Im building my case for her to go low carb like me. 🙏🏾
I don’t know what kind of tea she is taking but I was told that caffeinated tea can inhibit the absorption of iron.
Tea can inhibit absorbtion
could be malabsorption causing low iron (SIBO, dysbiosis, Leaky Gut), if so, Keto won't work until gut issues are healed.
Drank green tea for 7 years everyday & had extremely bad anemia the whole time. I stopped it for 2 weeks and my iron levels were normal after years.
More Mason!!! This guy teaches so well :)
Nathan Morris Absolutely I totally agree. Paul presents information very well!
Yes, very clear, measured, and so knowledgeable!
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My ferritin level was at 6 in august 2020. Was admitted to hospital with something akin to psychosis- tremors, shaking, restless was an understatement; high BP ( my usual is low normal 105/65), hemoglobin was low normal but no one tested for ferritin. I lost my peripheral vision, cried on the drop of a dime, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t control my body and my emotions. Of course docs said I had depression/ anxiety and prescribed that medication. I didn’t take the pills and started calling all docs and my functional medical doc finally sent for a ferritin test. Over he past year I have been attempting to raise ferritin and keep it at at least 35. No anxiety, no depression and I e lost 40 lbs. intermittent fasting and keto saved my life and my sanity. Oh, and I bought natural antibiotics and prebiotic sand probiotics. Conventional docs claim to this day that ferritin wasn’t my problem. What a load of crap!
Wow sounds so similar to me right now it’s been really tough 😔 !! Doctors kept telling me anxiety and depression as well smh hope all is well with you !
@@lifeasiemoni lack of religious knowledge depression comes in life then our body senses misguided us so God said keep Faith in God then souls connect with love and coprate in life. Moody and stubborn behaviour brings lots fear in life. Stress and guilt stop blessing. Cut down desire only grateful. Cut down sugar and eat fruit and vegetables daily. Sleep at night not day time. Respect souls obey souls respect rules happiness builds up in life. Do little things for others builds up happiness in heart. We are warriors we are born to win life is lesson. Increased your positive thoughts read positive
Wow!! Your story sounds like mine. I hospitalized 7 times bc of high bp and heart rate. The hostipal only answer was bring the bp down. They saw i was anemic and never checked my ferritin levels. Found out my doctor never checked my iron or ferritin level after 7 years. I resulted in going to a naturopaticn doctor, told her my symptoms and figured out the problem without having my labs. I've had several iron infusions but my ferritin drops after my cycle. Im still trying to discover the best iron supplement. My body is still trying to recovery after a year. I'm definitely filing a complaint with the medical board bc these doctors need to be head accountable. All the best to you.
Wowww really, your story sounds like mines. So I’m a 14 year old girl and cry everyday about my weight. I have all the symptoms of anemia, my hands and feet would even turn the shade purple sometimes that’s how severe it was. Just a few weeks ago I had to do a surgery for my back but before that they said I had another problem, which was my heart rate, blood pressure and iron. Every doctor I went to saif I had that but I didn’t take it serious back then. I thought I had a condition called hypothyroidism since they are similar in many ways. Also I had gained a lot of weight the last couple of years after losing weight, it’s not easy to lose it the same back then, due to low iron and blood pressure, and I would only eat usually less than 1,000 calories a day since I feel full after that, and I exceeded alotttt. I do weightlifting a few times, walk more than 10,000 steps a day, and always do HIIT. And my weight would still increase and I get frustrated 😢I am currently taking 3 pills of iron daily, todays the 3rd day. And I am scared. Any tips?
🥺❤️😘 Awh
Iron is also required for thyroid T4 to T3 conversion. Low thyroid will slow metabolism.
Amazing lecture...as a medical student with iron deficiency, I really enjoyed listening to this.
wow .. that's some amazing problem solving and reading of blood test results - well done Paul Mason!!
I want a doctor like Dr Mason..... on this side of the planet. As doctors go he seems to be on an other planet....so relatively seen we are getting closer
NHS? I seem to have problem with this doctors, as they follow flawed guidelines and majority don't even pick up a study. Just soak in whatever thrown at them.
Amount of times I had to correct doctors diagnose about my health...
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Wow. This is incredible. It was so nice to see a doctor that really cares about his patients and wants to dive in to find the solution. He gives me hope
We need to clone Dr Paul Mason and distribute him around the world. 😇💜 Thanks, great info as per... x
When you do, can I have one please? :)
Who is we?
I have worst results than the first case. My ferritin is 6 and I keep complaining about being tired, shortness of breath & not being able to sleep. For like 2 years. My doctor told me I could take a supplement but it wasn't a big deal. Now that I'm seeing this video and that I understand why my numbers better, I guess I have to find another doctor!!!
Did you see another doctor? That seemed like negligence
Mine is 8 and I'm PREGNANT but my doctor still won't get me an infusion.
Same. It's really hard to find a doctor who will treat low ferritin.
Doctor, bless you for how well you research! This was amazing. Finally, a doctor who is curious and doesn’t stop until he gets the answers. Bless you!
I didn't even know you could get an iron infusion! How has no doctor ever told me this whilst I'm bleeding out every month? Thank you for this invaluable information.
in the U.S., you can't.
@@KJB0001 Not true. Iron infusions are hella expensive because of Big Pharm's greed, but you can get them. Venofer, Injectofer, etc. There are a ton here.
Here they wait until you are completely anemic.
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I knew you could get them. My friend who works for Kaiser got one recently.
"Not personal advice if you want that please consult with your own physician" the sad thing that I am here because my own physician made my health worse. Of course I understand why he said it, but it is funny.
OMG that’s me! I’ve lost 4.4ks in one week since having an iron infusion. I have energy now and I’m realising how “ healthy” feels like!
I’ve heard there’s a drastic weight gain after iron infusion. Are you still losing weight? Thanks
So interesting. I’ve had very low iron and im also struggling to loose weight doing keto . I’m now on iron tablets so fingers crossed the scale starts going down in the right direction
Lisa Trembath how’s it working?
Update
Hi Lisa could you update me on your condition now? What supplements have you used and has it worked for you? I have iron deficiency too.
Which iron tablets do you take?
For all of you struggling to get your iron levels up .... red meat, cooked spinach and iron supplements wasn't enough for me... what worked for me was a daily desiccated liver supplement paired with vitamin c supplement.
It can be so much more complicated than this. I have been carnivore since April 2018, and my serum iron kept tanking (ferritin was as low as 30; though a decade prior it was as low as 9, but has been up since then). I don't have heavy periods, or GI problems. I eat mostly red meat. I was even taking heme iron supplements. I even tried them every other day. I had lost 10 lbs (to a healthy weight) when I first started carnivore, but then started slowly gaining. And I was TIRED. Thyroid panel kept improving. I learned from EONutrition that Riboflavin (B2) deficiency can cause you to not absorb iron. I started taking B-100, and BAM, iron, ferritin, hemoglobin, etc finally started going up. But I also GAINED 30 lbs. I stopped the iron supplements. Don't really know what to do at this point and the weight just won't budge.
I have a similar situation although I eat chicken, fish, beef, elk and organ meat my levels remain low.
I'm hoping that supplementing with spleen will raise my levels as my doctor is pressuring me to get an iron transfusion and it's not something I want to do considering what is actually in the transfusion.
The main symptoms I have is ice cravings and fatigue...although at times it's seems more mental as my job is stressful.
I also plan to add additional B2 to see if it helps.
I definitely do not need to gain weight...
Are your levels high enough to give blood?
Are you drinking anything that is caffeinated? I was told that can inhibit the absorption of iron.
People with thyroid issues often have low stomach acid which interferes with absorption of nutrients like minerals and vitamins.
Overall Gut health is not balanced.
Certain meds inhibit absorption as well.
Dr. Paul Mason, as always, opens my eyes to different aspects of health that I previously never entertained. Thank you Dr. Mason for this enlightening presentation. I, like so many others, just ascribed the difficulty of women losing weight to hormonal differences, and women having less lean body mass than men. Despite being a voracious reader of books regarding nutrition and despite being an avid viewer of numerous lectures pertaining to health, I never encountered the central role of iron deficiency as an impediment to weight loss. This further highlights the importance of focusing on nutritional quality just as much as macronutrient ratios and calories. The fact that women have to combat so many obstacles to induce the same weight loss that men experience, just makes me respect women, who have achieved significant weight loss, that much more.
It helps that he properly tests, and pursues potential issues.
A standard allopathic doctor is more likely to blame the patient stating they are cheating on their diet.
So glad I found Dr Paul Mason. I’ve just had my first iron infusion it was as long as 12. I’ve had trouble losing weight and issues with my periods being heavy. Due to having ulcerative colitis I can’t eat red meat. This is so interesting learning all about this. I hope this really helps me.
Hi, just to clarify the iron infusion took a whole 12 hours to infuse?
@@MystiqueRoz 12 was the lab result showing the low ferritin.
How do you get an iron infusion? Do you have to go to a GP?
Who told you that you can't eat red meat with ulcerative colitis?
That is miss-information
Infusion is given through IV takes 30 minutes. I go to a hematology office
Loved it, this info has helped me already! Also interesting that once again we need to recognize the very real differences between male and female biology no matter how political activist try to deny them.
But he's telling women that it's best to cook when they're aroused. That makes no sense. 8:53
For all those who want to start taking iron supplements, take vitamin c supplements too. Its required to convert iron to the form in which it's easily absorbed in the body.
A lot of iron supplements include vitamin C so you don't need to buy it separately.
Short and sweet. Nah, short but made of solid gold!
ah i have been trying to lose weight for like 2 years (im 17 now) but i would lose very little weight and then gain alot, i got sick of me trying for nothing and asked dad to go to a dietition, after 2 months with her and only losing 1.8kg in total she recommended i do some blood tests, my hgb was 11.6, ferretin was at a 3.5, b12 was low, my mcv, mchc and mch were all low e.g. m.c.h. was 23.1, my RDW was high (18.8%), my HDL was 52 and LDL was at a 123. i took an iron infusion a couple of days ago and i am on statins and b12 pills. I really hope i get better and start losing weight!!!!!
Statins do more harm then good...consume organic foods to reduce bad cholesterol like ginger, garlic,turmeric,black pepper etc..do some research..😊
Turmeric blocks iron absorption. Use it carefully.
@@laengles citation?
Have you lost weight since then ? I’m at the same point
If iron deficiency is found, lower energy, and troubles with weight loss, I would test full thyroid panel.
Free T3
Free T4
Reverse T3
TPOAb
TgAb
tsh
Thyroid ultrasound as well
or gut malabsorption aka Dysbiosis, Leaky Gut, SIBO etc
Is it related? I had iodine deficiency for years, my body temperature was low, I had groiter. Last year decided to pay close attention to my health. Fix it. My body temperature went to 37°c then to 36,6°. My neck is very slim now. Found iron deficiency.
Six years later, I reviewed this video, and it still helps me a lot in consulting with my clients. However, I am a health practitioner, not an MD. The only thing I can do is recommend my clients to seek help from local physicians. Unfortunately, in my area, low-carb and keto diets are quite criticized by mainstream doctors, which leaves me feeling a bit frustrated.
As always, well delivered, simple to understand, and PACKED with good information!
If I want personal medical advice, the last place I would go is to my local registered Dr.
Another reason that I can't give up beef.
@@bmpvw meat is greater!!
@@bmpvw meat is much higher in heme iron which is much more bioavailable.
@@bmpvw did they count oxalates and phytic acid lmao
@@bmpvw i think you forgot about liver, not to mention how iron in vegetables are absorbed much less than in meat. there's facts, and then there's the science that makes those facts relative
Which one is higher in iron beef or lamb?
I'm that impressed I rang his office in Sydney today to see if they could recommend a doctor for me to visit in Brisbane.
I have some sort of chronic fatigue going on and had lots. Of standard testing done but the doctor's can't find the cause.
I am now on a keto diet for the past 2 weeks and lost 5 kg and feel a lot healthier.
My goal is to lose _15 kg
This doctor makes it really easy to understand how we get fat and out of condition.
Thanks 😊😊👍
I live in the UK where healthy people don't get regular blood tests.
This video prompted me to get my ferritin tested. I am very low. This explains a few things.
I will update when I've got this sorted.
Wow this was incredible!!!!! Can I please get him to be my doctor!!!!!!????
Hi! Thanks for this interesting conference 👍🏻
I would like to put on it French subtitles to share it with French speakers. Is it possible? Thanks 🙏🏻
Thank you so much!!! My ferritin is LOW due to gastritis and adenomyosis and I cannot for the life of me get a dr to sign off on an infusion to get my numbers up, and keep them maintained. So many health issues have stemmed from my low iron so suddenly
I wish all doctors were as knowledgeable! Great lecture!!!!
My husband has similar blood test result as the lady with high ferritin, high haCRP and high Eosinophils. I wish I know which antibody Dr Mason prescribed for her to fix her problems 😞
“She stopped craving ice.. she stopped kicking her husband”
Loll
This is a good video. I lost 20 pounds in a matter of 6 weeks. It wasn't until I had my ferritin levels checked due to low energy, heart palpitations, leg cramping and my Ferritin level was at 6, Iron at 12. I received 2 iron infusions...and over the matter of months I slowly gained 15 of the 20 pounds back. My experience with low ferritin is quite different.
Hi did you experience loss of appetite and nausea and chills also?
Did you check full B12 panel, homocysteine, urine MMA, serum folate, as well.
To get accurate B12 reading one has to have no supplementation for 4 months.
Even multi-vitamins or energy drink that are fortified with B12 can skew results.
Why did you gain weight after iron infusion. I thought correcting iron level helped lose weight?
Incredibly helpful presentation
Thank God, I stayed to watch the whole video. Thank you Dr.Mason. I am suffering from the exact same condition. Thank you so much. Love and blessings from India🌸
One of the best docs out there!
Get this guy in Rogan. Need more exposure.
So well explained!! Thank you Dr. Mason.
Wait how was the chronic inflammation treated??
Thank you so much! Such excellent info. I now suspect tannins (my daily coffee's) are hindering my carnivore diet goals. Damnit :(
tannins are in tea only
@@gingerjones5387 Examples of food sources of condensed tannins are: coffee, tea, wine, grapes, cranberries, strawberries, blueberries, apples, apricots, barley, peaches, dry fruits, mint, basil, rosemary etc.
@@gingerjones5387 but tannins are in coffee ?
@@listening2all whats the use of living
I was going through this. Was exercising ans stuff and I was getting fat ans swelling in my hands not knowing my iron was low bad smh. Thank God I reported my issue to my doctor that solved my problem: low iron. Smh
I just had a blood test, still waiting for my doc appointment and I struggle with weight loss too. Did the medication helped with the extra fat you gained ?
Restless legs can be easily fixed with transdermal magnesium. There isn't enough magnesium in the diet due to lots of stress. Magnesium is also the best anti-inflammatory.
Does magnesium treat iron deficiency though?
How often doesnt it work?
Magnesium for inflammation? Please elaborate :)
@@museitup4741 I think this answers your question: therootcauseprotocol.com/
@@HaZeNathan I'll tag you with this also, in case you don't see my reply to Muse It Up. I think this answers everything about magnesium. The site used to be called GotMag. therootcauseprotocol.com/
My ferritin levels are 19 and I'm so pale and my hands and feet are yellow , i feel sleepy all the time in same time i have insomnia, I'm tired most of the time and i couldn't exercise again since i was in high school (now 22yo) , i get diagnosed with depression and anxiety....
i started to supplement with iron and i hope it solve these problems
Always thoroughly enjoy Paul, but highest iron levels I thought is in liver, is this considered red meat or is the iron in liver not harem iron (it is full of blood as well)
Thank you for this information. I have a ferritin level of 3!! Just received my first iv iron.
Can I ask what symptoms you were or are experiencing?
Brilliant Dr. Paul, you have helped us in many ways with your valuable information.
This guy teaches so well :)
nice voice
I’m having my first iron infusion in a couple of days and now I’m so excited for it!
How do you feel :]
Another excellent and relevant presentation. Thank you.
I wonder if prolonged fasting could also solve the bacterial infection.
Yes, it probably would.
definitely.
Prolonged like 1 year per say?
fantastic presentation for everybody. Clear, simple, understandable and with wonderful insights.
I have to ask since no one as yet has discovered why...I suffer from both very low ferritin levels, high inflammation and despite taking a high quantity (as prescribed) of ferrous fulmate twice daily, nothing changes. I haven’t been able to lose weight in years. I had put it down to a fairly inactive lifestyle due to requiring crutches to walk and because of repeated chest infections that have now put me on long term antibiotics.
I also crave ice.
Is there any tests I can suggest to my own doctors that might show something that has been missed so far?
Have you had a gut biome test? Your problem may very well be related to low Faecalifacterium prausnitzii, which is needed for ferritin/iron metabolism, and which would certainly have been lowered by the antibiotics. Craving ice is a symptom of low iron and/or zinc. In a study, F. prausnitzii plus another bacteria plus yogurt bacteria increased iron up to 12-fold. Also, iron supplements actually decrease F. prausnitzii! “F. prausnitzii is considered as one of the most important bacterial indicators of a healthy gut.” It lowers triglycerides, increases insulin sensitivity, increases muscle mass, helps with leaky gut, decreases adipose (fat) tissue inflammation, increases arachidonic acid (an essential fat that’s necessary for gut health), and enhances mitochondrial respiration (energy!). This is probably in part because it produces the ketone butyrate, needed for gut energy, and 70% of our heart, liver, kidney, and muscle energy. Low F. prausnitzii is found with IBD, celiac, diabetes, fatty liver, and obesity. F. prausnitzii is increased with whole grain sourdough rye bread, cayenne, lingonberries (but not with blueberries), pectin, more vacuum cleaning(?), and these probiotics: Lactobacillus gasseri, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Bifidobacterium longum (F. prausnitzii itself can’t be taken as a supplement). Many common meds and supplements lower F. prausnitzii: anti-biotics!, proton-pump inhibitors, omega 3 supplements/fish oil/fish only-no meat-diet, a gluten-free/low FODMAP diet, a high meat diet, flaxseeds and flaxseed oil (more omega 3 fats), essential oils, and smoking. When omega 3 fats are high, they lower levels of the essential fat arachidonic acid, and when F. prausnitzii is low, arachidonic acid is low. Importantly, people with higher levels of arachidonic acid have less inflammation. Arachidonic acid is also critical for fighting infections (including lung infections!) and for intestinal health, so it could be a very beneficial supplement for you. Arachidonic acid is highest in liver, egg yolks (esp. duck), bacon fat, and poultry. Glycine, which tastes like sugar, is also very beneficial for gut health. I sweeten my decaf coffee or yogurt with glycine. F. prausnitzii thrives only in an alkaline environment, so adding a tablespoon of malt vinegar at every meal is a good idea. All of these things will be very helpful for many other health problems as well. Also the ketogenic diet, which is anti-inflammatory, was shown to raise F. prausnitzii, specifically due to the increase in saturated fats. My keto diet, which is mainly based on traditional Northern European foods, includes-at every meal-a slice of whole grain sourdough rye bread (it's low in gluten and very digestible) spread with chevre, plus vinegar, cayenne, and MCT oil (these keep you in ketosis) added to meat/fish/eggs/sheep's milk yogurt or goat cheddar cheese (digestible) and vegetables. Butyrate is also in cheese (cheddar) and butter, but not in plant-based cheese, margarine, or plant oils. In fact, the plant fat linoleic acid, in oils, peanut butter, nuts, seeds, wheat, quinoa, avocado and olive oil, is a huge problem because linoleic acid lowers good gut bacteria. So, it's best to avoid these foods. In addition, estrogenic chemicals lower ferritin by binding to the amino acids serine and threonine. Estrogenic chemicals include bisphenol A, pesticides (including Roundup), birth control hormones, fragrances, and more, so they should be avoided, if possible. Serine and threonine (and lysine, glycine and histidine) were found to be low with obesity, and all of these can be taken as supplements-I do (threonine tastes a bit like maple syrup or salted caramel, and it's also needed for gut health). Zinc is also needed for gut health and much more, and is low with obesity, so it's an important supplement. I looked into this whole issue for my sister, so I had a lot of notes! She’s also on the keto diet and the supplements that I described, and really loves it-she feels so much better in many ways! It’s an easy and delicious diet-I highly recommend it! I don't have a medical or nutrition degree, but I have a masters in architecture.
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@@joantendler6518 this is so informative! Thank you for sharing! I struggle w low iron and can eat less than 1000k a day and exercise and my body doesn’t lose weight. I also don’t eat many carbs so I’m wondering if my gut flora is off since I’m sick of doing fasts and extreme measures to see any change in my scale!
@@joantendler6518 I had to copy and paste your awesome comments. full of pure health Gems.
@@anastasia3069 you're definitely undereating. exercise on top of it. not enough fuel in the cells.
I experienced this myself and did not find anybody talking about it. I suddenly gained a lot of weight while fasting and being on deficit, i took a blood test i was at 3 ferritin which is extremely low. I got iron IV and lost 7 kg in one month just with 8k steps and im a crossfitter!
Did you gain the weight back? I’ve heard that after iron IV, there’s a drastic weight gain and that’s why I’m afraid to take it. Thanks
Thank you for making a video on this subject!
My Ferritin value is 6, in a standard range of 15-77 ng/mL. Not sure if I should be worried.
Be worried. Way to low optimal levels are around 70
I wish he explained which iron supplements he used in particular.
Lamb is a good iron source. My Iron improved when I added lamb to my diet weekly, Moringa Supplement and a green smoothie every day.
😂 My doctor would not go this far! I've been through 4 of them in 5 years and they still didnt realize I had beginning stage anemia!
But is antibiotics the only way to treat chronic inflammation? What if they can't find what causes the inflammation? How would you proceed then? Just take a generic antibiotic to see if it works? I have this exact issue of high inflammatory markers - very high CRP and PV - but despite numerous blood tests to see where it stems from they couldn't find a thing except a very slight elevation in anti-nuclear antibodies. My Drs say that I'm probably just someone whose normal range of these markers is a bit higher than the national average and nothing they can do about it. But I have the same problem of never being able to lose weight on keto and even on carnivore the weight loss is excruciatingly slow to negligible despite eating OMAD, red fatty meat, coffee/cream and water. It would be very interesting to know what people like me can do to combat this mysterious inflammation without the aid of Drs who are savvy about these things like Dr Mason. For now I'm sticking to carnivore as slow weight loss or not at least there is some movement downwards on the scale despite taking months before results are seen.
How is your insulin response? What other causes could their be for inflammation? You may have been exposed to toxic mold. So many possibilities.
You can always do some fasting to reduce inflammation 🤷♀️
You can always do some fasting to reduce inflammation 🤷♀️
I read somewhere that coffee can reduce iron absorption by up to 90%. Also my doctor told me to avoid tea and coffee when she prescribed me iron supplements.
HEAVY METALS
Anemia= tiredness= moving less= weightloss impossible
Thanks Dr Paul a lot🤗, GREAT STUDY and PRESENTATION 😀
Considering that our diet has been wrong for a long period of time, we really must have some level of inflammation throughout the body.
We need to learn about real nutrition, not to accept any kind of discomfort by the body,
Our body is a perfect machine, but if it doesn't have quality raw material, it won't be possible to have a quality body.
Acknowledgments Doctor: Paul
Does working out extensively drain my iron?
Yes
What would be the optimal level of ferritin? What's the source?
Optimal ferritin level is 100-130.
You're a legend, it's a game changer, thank you for sharing ❤️
Amazing insight again! Love your work.
I am much more worried about plant toxins than about pathogenic bacteria.
iron protein succinylate
Should we take it??
I, as male, got anemic on a keto regimen high in chese, butter and veggies, worse even than my terrible vegan year, according to the lab test (and sluggishness). Plenty of red meat, few cheese and veggies, iron is ok and so the energy levels
Was that on top of your vegan time?
@@cassieoz1702 I went vegan thereafter. I felt so bad on that keto regimen that by introducing whole food carbs I felt much better, at first. Destroyed my gut and much more, later. I have lab tests of both experiments (one year each) and the common things to both are: lower ferritine, lower red cells' count, lower iron, higher fasting glucose (85-94 vs. 75 on a meat based diet), high triglycerydes (80 keto, 100 vegan, vs 47). Of course food is not everything but if nutrition is lacking so is the ability to excercise (I do quite a lot of sport for my age) which also keeps these values on check. Since the vegan diet removed any cheese/milk, despite being a mess for the lack of nutrition, got me at "better" energy levels initially than a cheese/veggie/butter keto. So if you have a good buffer of nutrition you can sustain it for a month or two, during summer maybe. Fruits with some meat is better than keto fat bombs for sure. No doubt that the inflamation derived from food intolerance was high on the keto. Also too much veggies that bind iron and the lot of oxalates in them, probably. Meat is my body's preferred food for sure, no need of lab tests: no bloating, no crashes, no flu during winter, fast recovery after excercise. Never get nauseated by it, never. Stilll eating some yogurt for calcium thou, and eggs and occasionally veggies/starch. And some raw-milk aged cheeses, but less is better than more, can feel it immediatly after eating. On this regimen since more than one year and continue. No reason to stop by now
Listening to him makes me think of “flight of the concords”…..Bret and jermaines manager 🤣😂🤣
How do I treat my inflammation. This sounds exactly like me
I’m also having a iron infusion next week
Info that I need right now!! You are amazing. Can I apply do graduate studies with you?
What is the best cooking for the meat as to Dr. Mason?
sous vide
What! Cook in plastic?
Fat cells are inherently inflammatory? Isn't that a bit Catch 22 with his closing statement - treat the inflammation and the weight will start to come off?
More if this information please Paul. So very empowering. Just wondering if a portion of this information could be applicable to an 18 yo Male regarding parasitic infection etc and various elevated indicators/results?
Do you recommend a multivitamin for man in crossfit
What about women with thalassemia minor?
What antibiotic is used to treat parasites?
Parasitic bacterial infection.
Too much iron lowers free testosterone by producing high levels of shbg. Balance is key
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My ferritin is 4!! Keto
Stopped working for me.
Going through the same mine is three . I started iron today and am starting red meat. I don’t eat it at all.
@@twash4 mine is exactly the same. My doctor started me on Slow Fe.
What supplement are you taking ? Mine is also 4. I was prescribed with fusion plus .. have you heard of it ?
Thanks a bunch! 🎉
Very well explained! Thank you!
So interesting! Getting tested and upping my beef consumption ASAP 😀
Best source is beef liver. I had liver once as a kid - and swore never again. More than 30 years later, I decided to try again. It took me less than a week to start craving it. I honestly believe I was so deficient in several vitamins, as well as iron, that I had to have it. And then I started buying grass Fed. For awhile, I was eating about a pound a week, not recommended long term. Another thing about liver is its so nutrient dense, if not overcooked, you will not get hungry for six or seven hours .Gradually my craving for it decreased; I usually eat a pound in ten to fourteen days.
@@akasuzq1970 " not recommended long term" why not?
@@akasuzq1970 I really should try liver again, my husband would be so happy to cook it for me :)
@@zambrocca too much vitamin A, I think
How do you make liver taste good? I am struggling getting past the metallic taste
Thank you for this video Dr. Mason! Such valuable information and really well explained!🙏🙏
i went to a Carnivore diet but kept eating Peanut Butter and found when I stopped eating Peanut Butter my iron levels increased dramatically. I was dealing with a lot of low levels on eating Keto and eating Peanut Butter. (Peanut Butter is so good by the way.) Lol
what is the correlation between peanuts/sugar/oil and Iron levels?
I wonder if the fiber and oxalates in the peanut butter were compromising iron absorption. I’m definitely finding a link between fiber and anemia in my personal experience.
So interesting and informative. Thank you
That's why when i tried keto (low carb) diet i get dizzy spells...
I heard that in this case it may be related to not enough salt
Wow great talk, thank you x
The best 👍 thank you for sharing
Thank you👏👏
Males are low in Iron in todays age. It makes me wonder WTF they make "Red Meat" from
this explains a lot for me!!!
You don't think iron overload can't make you fat?
I’m curious too