Donating Blood to Reduce Blood Viscosity, Iron Overload & Cardiometabolic Disease Risk (new science)

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----------------------------------------Show Notes-------------------------------------
0:00 intro
0:05 Therapeutic phlebotomy may benefit high ferritin and hemoglobin in men and in post-menopausal women.
0:30 Donating blood once or twice a year brings down stored iron.
00:35 Iron overload and iron excess can drive the process of cardiovascular disease.
1:35 Iron depletion by phlebotomy improves insulin resistance in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
1:45 Insulin and hyperinsulinemia cause changes in iron metabolism, iron absorption and iron physiology, and ferritin metabolism.
2:41 Excess iron gets stored in your liver, pancreas, and heart, and can impact your brain.
3:35 More than diet influences iron levels.
6:00 You need iron to transport oxygen in your hemoglobin.
7:18 Iron and ferritin are acute phase reactants.
8:45 C*vid 19, even the omicron variant, may increase blood viscosity/thickness.
9:35 Free iron accelerates the process of the oxidation of LDL.
11:15 Ferritin stores iron. It is amino acids that hold molecules of iron.
12:50 Exercise helps with iron metabolism and your cardiovascular system.
14:15 High ferritin and high hemoglobin and hematocrit mean that there is a lot of free iron floating around.
17:50 Phlebotomy therapy for study participants with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease showed improvements in ferritin, hemoglobin, liver enzymes and markers of insulin sensitivity.
21:40 High frequency blood donation is protective against cardiovascular disease and reduced relative risk of having a heart attack.

[@horacesilver5238]

Gave blood for my first time last week. Never felt better in my life. My mood, holy smokes! Had a rash on my chest, gone, cravings for sugar and salty snacks...gone. Enegry during hockey...way up. But curious, why have a lost my cravings for bad foods? Not that I'm complaining. Most definitely will be donating every 8 to 10 weeks

[@3cardmonty602]

I have Hemochromatosis. In the summer of 2018 I was experiencing night sweats and leg cramps every single night. I went to my GP, then a Gastroenterologist who found that my Ferritin was 4580. Normal range is 0-50. I was placed on a regimen of weekly phlebotomies where they took out a pint. After 3 months I was cut back to every 2 weeks, then tapered down to every 3 months now, as my Ferritin 4 years later is in the 50’s. But this has been hell! They place me just above anemia. The iron caused fibrosis of my liver. I was 321lbs four years ago. I went on a very low carb diet (and love it) and I am down to 170lbs. That’s over 150lbs I have lost. But wait, it gets better - last December (2021) I’m sitting watching TV and my right eye goes blurry. On a hunch I take my blood pressure. My BP was 90/40. I went to a Cardiologist that I had been going to for about 4 years and he says to me: “Oh, you’re BP is low because you lost so much weight.” I was like: “No, wait a second Doc - there’s something wrong here.” He wouldn’t accommodate any new tests. So, I went and got a 2nd opinion from another Cardiologist. She took echocardiogram, T2-MRI of my heart, CT-Scan, Heart Catheterization, and an esophageal echocardiogram. She found out that I had a damaged & regurgitating Aortic Valve. I had open heart surgery on April 8th, 2022. I had my aortic valve replaced with a bio prosthetic Bovine Valve, and also an AtriClip put on my left atrium appendage. I’m 10 weeks out of post-surgery. I had the traditional sternotomy. It was pain unimaginable! I also experienced AFIB, PVC’s, & SVT’s for about the first 4 weeks post-surgery. Then my heart “calmed down”. My sternum pain has mostly subsided, but I still can’t sleep on my sides. I started driving at about 3 weeks post-op, but only short distances. But now - 10 weeks out - I can go to the supermarket, and drive to my Doctors appointments. I’m 61 years old. I’m unvaccinated. And I have not caught Covid even though I’ve been in the hospital emergency room 4 times over the last 10 months. Twice I was admitted. Once overnight, and the other time for a week for my open heart surgery. I get a ton of sun - I’ve been laying out in the sun since January 22nd. I’ll typically do about a 20 minute sun session. My vitamin D levels are sky high - in the 80’s. I’m also cognizant of hygiene practices. My wife caught Covid a month ago, and I have yet to catch it. IDK if it’s the sun? My hygiene practices? My intake of Coconut Oil (Lauric Acid kills Covid)? Or, my nightly intake of CBD Oil? (Which supposedly helps ward off Covid also). But, I thank the Lord above that he has guided me in the right direction. Oh yea - my Heart Surgeon noted on my Operation Notes that I had a 4-5mm hole in my Aortic Valve, and that it was bicuspid instead of tricuspid. All glory goes to God that I am still alive. I could’ve died at any time while cutting my grass or working out.

[@trailbadger2345]

Thanks for sharing your testimony and praise report 3!

[@agrotta1650]

Praise God 🥳

[@nitetrekker]

Wow was there any particular part of your diet that could have caused your ferritin to be so high like that?

[@nickbardan3867]

Was your BP constantly low or just occasionally? I got BP lower than that

[@galebuttonlo9499]

Wow Glad you’re all good now I also have haemochromatosis And I meant to get my blood drained every three months After starting intermediate fasting I went from a 79 at the start of 39 months to 71 My iron levels went down Have you tried this heard this experience this PS lucky you didn’t get the wax I think

[@dorisbartel4270]

My naturopath recommended this to me after a vaccine injury and my ferritin went down to normal! Thank you for putting this information out to the world!

[@YourLifeRedefined]

Why was your ferritin high in the first place? It’s not necessarily a bad thing for ferritin to be high, especially if iron is low/normal.

[@jmc8076]

@@YourLifeRedefined True but higher ferritin can indicate too much iron stored, chronic diseases w/inflammation (RA, arterial hypertension etc), T2 diabetes, liver disease or hyperthyroidism. More tests often done for clarity.

[@anitagorse9204]

My iron went up after getting sick with covid..I'm a regular blood donor and because they check it every time I know how high it usually is. I was dizzy and disoriented and bruised easyliy all over my body. Prior to covid I got three shots of vaccine and still iron was completly normal after vaccination. After donation immediately felt so much better and symptoms dissapeared. It helped so much!

[@richardpellis]

I've read studies that indicate women may live longer because generally they have lower iron levels due to menstruation. Also, men that donate blood regularly tend to live longer.

[@flologan1049]

We are having a huge blood shortage, so good to donate for ones that need it. Also a bill has been submitted to give us 500 off taxes for those that donate a certain amount in a year

[@TheFreedom4you]

What’s the bill called?

[@flologan1049]

Sorry it’s for California assembly bill 1709 it would start 2023, $500 tax credit for 4 donations/year

[@lpg12338]

@@flologan1049 Nice! 👍

[@Katsem]

I heard about this years ago for post menopausal women. Yet, my doctor never suggested it. Thanks for discussing this.

[@jwk6343]

More people need to know the word hemochromatosis.

[@pamho5801]

I struggle with insulin resistance, I workout & ride bikes. I am very active. Eat 90% clean. My dr knows I struggle with this, Why has he never told about this great trick!!

[@max0192]

Haemoglobin 128 Ferritin 116 A1C - over three months averaged 5.2 I donate 2-3 times a year.

[@OptimizeYourHealthPhD]

Spot on Mike. Easy and good for the community. Win...Win.....

[@injapan33]

Love, love, love your content! Thank you for getting so much important info to the public. Invaluable!

[@sc4332]

Thankyou for including time stamps

[@Unsensitive]

This is content I was aware, but appreciate the concise video, which I can share with others.

[@kelvinlum9883]

really helpful health content you will not likely hear from doctors. thank you

[@Darnabymom]

Mike, thank you, thank you, thank you! I have always been afraid to do this, but I’m pretty sure I need to. My primary said we need to discuss my heme numbers at my next check-up which I should have had this spring. I am a post menopausal woman who eats mostly animal products. Thankfully I do exercise regularly, and my diet is very clean now, not even alcohol for me. No more diet sodas or other processed foods are part of what I consume. I need to do this for me and for those who will benefit from my blood & plasma. Funny thing is the Oklahoma Blood Institute is just down the street from our home.

[@togoni]

Good info to know. Did not know about these benefits of blood donation. Excellent job.

[@snakelock2007]

I just did this a few weeks ago. Feel so much better after doing so

[@Ali-1717]

brilliant share!!!

[@soulcostume]

Finally this issue disscused in the low carb world! This is your most important video so far🙌🏻

[@Gul0gulo]

Thank you for this one! My numbers are clearly indicating that I should donate. I’m post menopausal.

[@84gdavis]

This video is OUTSTANDING ❤😊

[@inspiredtothriveMarie]

Thank you for sharing. I had no idea this would help fatty liver.

[@sheldonccp9947]

Great video!!! Thank you!

[@doejohn8674]

Did my first blood donation yesterday, thanks to you mentioning this in another video, my Hb value was 170 (or 17.0 in the US)

[@Unsensitive]

I found I'm a single carrier of one of the hemochromatosis genes. I also do MRI research. During testing & building a protocol for a research study, I found i had slightly elevated iron. Now I donate blood 3-5 times a year. Just donated yesterday as well.

[@Eric-696]

Very informative and helpful thanks 😊

[@rejphotography]

Great stuff!

[@WellbredNfedKembleTV]

My doctor told me this was an option 8 or 9 years ago. I forget exactly what my ferritin count was -somewhere in the thousands (4,000 - 9,000). This was during 5 years of home recovery following 6 months of lying (at 96 lbs from 160) on what was supposed to be my deathbed. During my stay in palliative day spa and rest cure (LoL) my bones stopped making red blood cells. A total of 12 transfusions were required. Despite a prognosis of 1 - 2 weeks before leaving this land of plenty here I am.... 11 years later, age 62, in better condition than I was in my 20s. I've had the same GP (MD) for 11 years. Our Dr/Patient relationship is excellent. He knows to alert me if anything is out of whack according to my thresholds. I pay attention to blood pressure which for me naturally sits around 118/79. Other than that I'm not interested in numbers and graphs when assessing the health of "The Organism" (my body). I stopped eating meat completely around 8 years ago because I can't stand the idea of killing animals. Stay as much as possible with whole organic foods I cook myself ...but not a zealot ...I can still enjoy a chocolate bar or chips (as a treat) or binge an entire cheesecake over coffee with a friend ...maybe once or twice a year. Don't consume alcohol -because I don't like its effect on my cognition (and weight -one drink a day =10 pounds a week gain). Sleep when I'm tired and stay up if I'm not. The biggest prescription for my health is not HAVING to do ANYTHING if I don't want. Not getting caught up in trends or egoic comparisons. But that's me ...I only meant to comment on the Ferritin LoL -I'm a pianist ...thinking out loud via typing is 2nd nature ...XoXo

[@solidnakehoho5106]

My ferritin went up two years ago and I just donated blood once and it went back to normal plus you also save lives. Thanks for sharing this Mike.

[@robbiesewell9477]

Mike, I had Hep C a million years ago in college, so I can't be a legit blood donor. I'm going to call the local blood bank to see if they can draw my blood anyway and just throw it away! I would like to realize the benefit of a blood draw but have been snagged by this aspect of my medical history. 74YO female, carnivore diet for a year. Working on all my health markers. TIA for your rsvp and all you do!

[@tiffanytransforma5409]

I love this topic. I‘m an ND Swiss based and we still use Hirudo (Leech) therapy which is bloodletting through medical grade leeches. It‘s a great form of therapy when done professionally (controlled, hygienic). Also the leeches give off the substance hirudin into the blood which is anticoagulant as well. So it‘s a win win situation. Again this has to be done by professionals contact your Naturopathic Pract. if you’re interested. Best done in the warmer months of the year! Thanks Mike for posting this great vid. and bringing this topic to people’s awareness.

[@suhubu1]

Some of us can't give blood!

[@nitetrekker]

@@suhubu1 There are various reasons some people are ineligible to donate blood but aside from donation I have read that it is still possible to give blood for therapeutic reasons (e.g. lowering hemocrit) and in that case the blood is simply discarded. I'm not sure how common it is or how hard it would be to find a doctor who would do it though.

[@trentvlak]

How much blood do leeches take out? When I give blood there's this massive bag. How many leeches worth is that, like a thousand?

[@nellyakinyi4269]

​@@trentvlak😂😂😂 honestly, just wondering too

[@Encourageable]

I gave yesterday. Other than the needle prick (which is not too bad) I felt nothing. No dizziness or tiredness. I encourage everyone to do it.

[@timothytooth4073]

I took your advice and joined a fight club. Thanks! :P

[@leonardogutierrez9448]

THANK YOU!

[@marijanmanuel6469]

Very interesting

[@johnandstephanie377]

Thanks for the reminder Mike. Had Covid last year in August, and came across your videos (the ones that could be posted at that time). Never got or will, the vaccine.

[@wildedibles819]

I had a friend with this issue He had excess all the time so his doctor told him to have blood letting done

[@bellyfulochelly4222]

Wow, this is the first I hear anyone else talk about this! I knew it! I will give blood every couple of years, whenever I start feeling sluggish, bc I always imagined the old blood getting thick and toxic like old motor oil, and I know that my body will create fresh, new blood in response. It's always made me feel better, but I think my husband thought it was an in my mind. And not for nothing, but maybe I thought so too. 🤷🏻‍♀️ lol Anyway, thanks for the validation, Mike! 😁👍

[@pamho5801]

Thank you

[@sherwoody14]

I just did an iron test my PCP called an iron study, about 2 weeks post covid. I had good numbers but Iron Saturation was high at 58%. On the other hand, I had low MCHC. One other interesting but not fun thing that happened is during a 63 mile bike ride (going pretty hard) I cramped terribly and couldn't finish. Scheduled the blood letting for this Friday so hopefully that does cure things then a retest in 3 months.

[@mstr293]

I heard that Dave Pascoe does plasma donations regularly as part of his anti-aging regimen. Dude looks awesome at 61.

[@roberthyder4023]

In 2016 I was diagnosed with polycythemia. My hemoglobin count was 23. In a two week time I had 12 phlebotomies. Now I do 1 phlebotomy a year and I have to pay for it. It makes no sense when the red cross can provide it for free but because I have polycythemia the red cross deny me service even if my hemoglobin is under 19. Good video, yes phlebotomy therapy is wonderful.

[@carlcisc1706]

Look into leeches. You can get these and feed them your blood. They are not painful look up how to use leeches…

[@liza5532]

There are other places besides red cross. Don't tell them you want therapeutic. If you don't need to donate that often it shouldn't matter. The FDA says nothing is wrong with the blood from hematomachrosis. I read that since places have policies that have to do more with giving you a free benefit when your clinic can charge insurance for them to throw the blood away!! But if you need to go more often than every several weeks (58 days??) Then it's best to go to doc office.

[@OleSmokey]

Best quote 3ver exercise is medicine

[@soulabear9146]

Dr Mercola talks about this in his book "Fat for Fuel" Donating blood to lower Ferritin Levels. Iron Oxidation = Rust

[@Pest87]

Ive got high ferritin like just 488 due to long-term fatty liver disease. Started donating and now putting more effort on fixing the NAFLD.

[@HellenicWolf]

thanks brother

[@texasnative3824]

I have high ferritin. I donated blood to get that number down & it helped. Ferritin is still 274, but down from a high of 534 three yrs ago. My hematocrit & hemoglobin are now normal. I felt so tired for a couple of days after donating blood. It makes me not want to donate more blood even though I know that I should to get the ferritin count lower.

[@Highintensityhealth]

IMO finding a consistent cadence (e.g. once every six months or so maybe better than trying to rapidly drop your ferritin as fast as possible).

[@SSquared60]

I am post menopausal woman, Went in for issues and dermatologist requested that GP add ferritin and auto immune, be added to reg panels, cbc. Ferritin came back 266, elevated hematocrit and hemoglobin. GP didn’t even contact me on the elevation, dermatologist said it concerned him. Tomorrow at redraw and retest I am talking to doctor about this, either way, I am going to start donating every 6 months.

[@niritzagofsky7473]

Thank you so much for alerting us to this issue and solution. One question, if I may: what do you suggest as a pick-me-up after donating? They always offer orange juice and cookies - we need an alternative.

[@daynaandsteve]

How well timed was this video?! I just got my blood work back (43 year old healthy woman) with a hematocrit of 46 and a MCV of 102.7 so now I know what questions to ask my doctor. Thanks so much for putting this video out!

[@Highintensityhealth]

Love when this happens, thank you!

[@YourLifeRedefined]

Just remember that reference ranges are based on a very sick population.

[@RanbirSingh-st2to]

Kindly ask her your physician about the elevated MCV -mean corpuscar volume. A MCV of more than 100 can indicate a macrocytic (large red blood cell size) anemia due to folic acid (aka Vitamin B9) and/or vitamin B12 deficiency.

[@CrumbleLives]

@@RanbirSingh-st2to that’s so true. Also, B12 blood levels don’t reflect true values in terms of active vs. inactive.

[@timh-c7186]

@@RanbirSingh-st2to I am same ...MCV high and have been wondering if due to frequent blood/plasma donation (keto)

[@drip369]

With the work you do and the consistent quality of content you provide, you should have more subscribers than Jeff from AthleanX haha

[@nanchesca3950]

Interesting, I'm 1 year menopause and just had my blood work done and it was all good but will keep an eye on it. My dad, 82, donates every 3 months and he's in terrific health! He's up to 99 donations!👍🏻

[@ahmadmemon915]

Wet Cupping is a great way to reduce iron/ferritin levels as well. It's worked for me at least. Improves liver function as well.

[@SharkFishSF]

Eww, looks disgusting.. I'd rather sl*sh myself

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

How does it remove the iron and how do you do the cupping?

[@ovidius2000]

whatIsWetCupping?

[@skylinegt6]

What about donating plasma? Could you make a video on that or on what the effects are on the body if any? As always thanks for the great content!

[@EricksonEtc]

I've given blood on a fairly regular basis for 35 years. Glad to know there is possibly some benefit to myself... Any downside to doing it as often as the Red Cross will allow (every 8 weeks)? :)

[@galebuttonlo9499]

I have haemochromatosis And was meant to Drain blood every three months But I started intermittent fasting and I went from a 79 down to a 71 in three months my Ferratin Dropped The only other thing that I changed was not eating pasta and more high intensity exercise Have you heard of this or is anybody else experienced this or tried it that has haemochromatosis? Ps Best content on KZbin keep it up

[@saltrock9642]

Doctors, at times, use to want to discuss nutrition but it mostly fell on deaf ears because people want the drugs in order to not give up chocolate cake. So when I wanted to talk nutrition my doctor thought it was funny then told me he’ll have my new script called in. It’s not always the doctors fault if people want crap food gratification over great health. Great show, sir, for us who care about our health.

[@a.macdonald4877]

Yes been following Morley Robbins the last 6-7 months(Root Cause Protocol), blood donation, after following healthy recommended lifestyle,...can make a huge difference in one's health and longevity

[@a.macdonald4877]

Morley's focus is on copper dysregulation

[@janecook4022]

I'm a 57 year old woman in the UK who has given blood many times but not recently because the last time I went my iron levels were too low and I couldn't donate, despite having taken iron supplements during the week leading up to my appointment. This isn't the first time I haven't been able to donate because of low iron but the first time my levels were too low even after taking an iron supplement, which I found really disheartening and I haven't been back since. The blood donation service keep ringing me and leaving messages but to be honest I've been avoiding their calls, however this video has encouraged me to give it another go.

[@dawnelder9046]

Eat more beef. Those iron pills are useless.

[@thinkandgoaloe2432]

Look up Morley Robbins on KZbin. He is a mineral expert and discusses this issue of anemia. He says that if we test and find that we have low hemoglobin numbers, our organs can actually be storing the iron and that can cause our liver, kidneys, and even our heart to fail. Morley Robbins does not believe in iron supplements or taking iron infusions but rather get a ferritin test done. I recently had a ferritin test done through my naturopath here in Sacramento ca and found out my level is high so sure enough my naturopath suggested to donate blood. Make sure all that iron you are consuming, that you can utilize it. Copper and magnesium are crucial Morley Robbins explains. Check out his interviews on KZbin

[@sc4332]

Mike what ferritin levels do you prefer?

[@jwk6343]

Great video. But Transferrin Iron Saturation % is also important to monitor. But maybe more applicable to those with genetic hemochromatosis. Be careful of iron avidity from over bleeding.

[@MariaZiadieHaddad]

Awesome video. TY I do donate blood for this very reason Hemachromotisis exaggerated whenever I get a viral attack like C19. Check D-DIMER too.

[@ericm13456]

Older video but I'm hoping to get a response. What is the association with iron overload and elevated SHBG? I've been doing a carnivore diet for about 6 months and feel incredible. Got my blood tests back however and my ferritin hemoglobin and hematocrit are nearly identical to your friends you referenced. My SHBG is also very elevated. Trying to understand the connection.

[@kimdavis7812]

Excellent video Mike!! We donate blood 🩸 every 52 days 🇨🇦. It’s the humanitarian thing to do 👍. What bothers me are the packaged cookies & crap they offer you to eat afterwards before you go home… like really?!!

[@dawnelder9046]

I take my own snacks that I leave in the car. If I need them, I have them. I don't live in town. I just take the water.

[@Rhythmandosyche]

Kim, Do you guys track your ferritin with such a regular donating schedule? I found I depleted my ferritin trying to donate like that and had to cut back.

[@kimdavis7812]

@@Rhythmandosyche no we haven’t bern tracking they .. good point… thank you

[@Rhythmandosyche]

@@kimdavis7812 I’ve been bugging blood.ca to see if they could include ferritin on the donor app, at least for regular donors. That way we could choose a personalized frequency that works best.

[@kimdavis7812]

@@Rhythmandosyche definitely! That is a much needed addition that is necessary …. Thank you for addressing this 👍 🩸

[@ForTehNguyen]

i just did a double red cell donation a few days ago

[@stanzz993]

Mike, we need you to investigate SHBG & its iron connection. Some famous youtube videos seem to claim correlation

[@carnivoroussarah]

Men were in more conflicts and lost blood a lot back in Paleolithic times so to replicate that, giving blood is a good idea for them. I'm a menstruating woman on carnivore and I still donate at least twice a year because I'm sure women lost blood from conflict too, even while menstruating.

[@lanael7278]

Mike, could you make a video on cytochrome-c oxidase effect on health. Some red light therapy panels include wavelengths to improve production of this enzyme. Thank you!

[@SpamMouse]

One point you missed, blood renews in bone mallow - the process keeps the body young. Look into the 42 day life-span thing and blood held for donation.

[@jimking6484]

Great information! Love the info. #KickAss100YrOld

[@SB-rb1zd]

I have very high platelets can recommend what to do please orders a video everything else n my blood is normal and I eat healthy and clean food

[@sjconley52]

Mike, thanks for the info. Does donating plasma have a similar effect?

[@nyelkenci]

My doctor suggested that i donate blood every 3 months (male, 46, overweight , intermittent dieting for a month still on it, controlled high blood pressure by medication, also hypothyroidism.

[@user-sr8mf2vg9p]

I have donated blood for a while now. My HGB is 13.3 as a menopausal female. Any thing higher, I make an appointment to donate.

[@koyamogodztv550]

High Mike. Ferritin @ 190 serum iron @ 214 TS: 60% Is this already a concern?

[@aidab7542]

I would very much appreciate your thoughts on someone having Mediterranean anemia (thalassemia minor). 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@audrey3042]

Hey Mike thanks for another great video! Question: My keto mojo gives me an HCT% when I test my blood sugar - do you think this # would be accurate? If so, how great is that to test from home using only one test strip for both glucose and HCT.

[@Highintensityhealth]

Not sure what their sensitivity and specificity is, good question to ask them.

[@audrey3042]

So it turns out that I have an older model that does measure both HCT% and Hb levels when testing blood 🩸 glucose. However, the FDA put guidelines in place on all current at home glucose meters to only measure glucose 🙃

[@KT17555]

How about using Zeolite? detoxification?

[@josephowczarek5343]

After I got covid in 2020 I looked into donating blood and discovered donating plasma now I donate every week. I've always been curious what the potential health effects could be.

[@josephb2689]

What are your thoughts on curcumin for iron chelation?

[@nobukazumikami5466]

I was donating my blood regularly in the past (every two month or every month (platelets)).Then, their screening test suddenly showed that my blood was HCV-antibody reactive. So, I was banned from donating my blood. I got my blood tested specifically for HCV by Quest Diagnosis and the result was negative for antibody and negative for RNA. How could the screening test show HCV-antibody reactive even though the screening test a month before did not show any HCV infection? I am happy to donate my blood again if I am allowed to do so.

[@megancasper3525]

Hi, what could cause high ldl, low testosterone, high bun creatinine, high insulin and high ag ratio? Thanks

[@carlcisc1706]

If you have any condition where you can donate blood. Do not forget leeches. You can raise these fellows and feed them with your blood. No need to go to blood bank. They are not painful.

[@mikkiweidman1908]

OMG I need to donate blood but I am unable to because I had hepatitis c. I wish I could bring myself to do (leeches)this but I just don't think I can get past how creepy it makes me feel. By the way I also have experienced being bitten by leeches in the past. Doing it intentionally is something I'd have never imagined doing 👀...

[@lostieaddict]

I wonder if this would help Psoriatic Arthritis?!

[@maryhall3722]

What about people who can't give blood? Age/ history of lymphoma/chemo...I have heard of therapeutic phlebotomy but I doubt it would be available in the UK. I had chronically raised SeFe a couple of years ago, which one doctor said was a sign of good iron reserves!! I now have erratc ectopic heartbeats from time to time, but given the level of ignorance, I doubt any GP would request a T*MRI to show cardiac ferritin deposits. I would pay for one privately but in the UK you still need a request letter from a doctor- they are the gatekeepers of health here, but until their level of education improves, a well informed patient is stuck with the incumbent risks you have outlined, Mike. Thanks for the update though, good programme.

[@brett6468]

Fatty liver disease is probably the root cause of iron overload. Zinc deficiency may also be a factor. However, restoring optimal liver function should resolve iron overload. Blood letting is a good bridge treatment to quickly address the symptom. But the solution to the problem is optimizing liver function.

[@carolineyunker9]

Who do you follow (KZbinr) that talks about fatty liver disease and iron overload? Thank you.

[@noelleahy7427]

Agree... have had fatty liver and high iron.... but mostly fixed now.

[@chrishus5485]

Do you know if donating blood to reduce excess vitamin A is possible? Thanks for answers :)

[@Rocketscientist66]

Great content, but . . . what if a person from no fault of their own, is now terrified to let any doctor or nurse with a needle anywhere near them? 😬

[@jodyjackson5475]

Absolutely

[@JustMe-mn4gr]

I'm not terrified... I just refuse to let those ghouls anywhere near me. I wouldn't be surprised if they sneak-inject those of us who aren't yet genetically modified.

[@Rocketscientist66]

@@JustMe-mn4gr Exactly!! Plus shedding is definitely a thing. I know several people who suffered very strange symptoms after close contact with these people. It‘s all so bizarre, even now!

[@trschnell]

Does giving “double reds” change any of this? For the better or worse?

[@sdfsdfsdfsdfsdf4118]

@Mike, is there any benefit if i donate blood more often? great video like allways !

[@Highintensityhealth]

You can overdo it for sure. Wouldn’t get overly zealous unless, find a consistent cadence that’s sustainable if you’re HGB/HCT/ferritin etc… are elevated

[@sdfsdfsdfsdfsdf4118]

@@Highintensityhealth thanks

[@mstr293]

Anyway, how often should you donate blood for the best results? I'm AB positive, so does that make any difference.

[@janjaylangelo4]

Search tiredness...donated first time yesterday. My BP is normal without my meds, I kept feeling hungry, thirsty and tired the whole day today. I thought it's a carb flu due to 2 week carnivore. Then a light bulb in my head turned on...wait is this because of my blood donation? And it is indeed from searching online and KZbin videos. I will do it regularly now within every 3-6 months. My hematocrit on my labs is always on a high level and the advantage of low BP is extra with saving someone's life.

[@erictubero]

My Ferritin - OLIS value is 219 ug/L. I have a Coronary Arterial Disease with a stent implant. I’m 65, is blood donation safe for me. 😲

[@Kmc1316]

Any more recommendations on what to do if you’re trying to correct iron overload?

[@Highintensityhealth]

Donate blood one to two times a year

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

Build up your ceruloplasmin-bound copper status. And magnesium status. The Root Cause Protocol - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ_KpYFql9-SjJI So You've Just Been Told You Are Anemic kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYPcYoCBgL2KsMk Cure Your Fatigue… kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4mUiIhqq9WNfac

[@JustMe-mn4gr]

I'm looking into taking turmeric which supposedly chelates it out of the body

[@jwk6343]

Ip6 chelates also effectively chelates

[@torkjoy1]

Regular donor here especially after learning that my blood type is O negative which is the blood type that everybody can accept

[@pin75us1]

My ferretin is 287. Should I donate?

[@hlits6310]

I donate once yearly

[@davidwrathall3776]

Exactly the opposite problem. My ferritin is too low and I've suffered with restless leg syndrome (caused by low iron stores in the brain) for the last year. 😖

[@carolineyunker9]

Eat red meat like beef. Do not drink tea, coffee, dairy or wine with your meals since they block iron absorption.

[@JanetSmith900]

Cook in a cast iron skillet.

[@davidwrathall3776]

@@carolineyunker9 Thanks, I suspect the massive mug of strong black coffee with my breakfast omelette (often with loads of meat) might have been the root cause of this issue. 😖

[@davidwrathall3776]

@@JanetSmith900 Good idea. 🤔🙂

[@carolineyunker9]

​@@davidwrathall3776 An excellent book is Dumping Iron by P. .D. Magnan. In your case you will want to do the opposite since your ferritin is low. Per Magnan the optimal level is around 50 to 70. Also you can drink coffee. Just have it an hour after or before your meal. Besides it's better not to drink any kind of beverage with your meal. But if you must have a drink then no more than 4 oz of water at the end of the meal.

[@juliauwanto]

Any thought on someone have 12g/dl hemoglobin but the terms need 12.5g/dl to donate blood ?if exercise increase rbc production,could it also increase hemoglobin?

[@theunprofessional7218]

Is 2 times the magic number? Could 3-4 be more beneficial, or possibly detrimental?

[@MrHihowryou]

Makes me think about ancient rituals that included bloodletting and just how beneficial they might have been. 🤷‍♂️