STOP Taking This Now

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Dr Berg notes: Too much iron over time can cause iron accumulation in your organs and tissues. Some people have a genetic problem that makes it difficult to eliminate iron if it accumulates too much. Potential side effects of too much iron include the following: 1. Cancer 2. Liver disease 3. Heart disease 4. Low testosterone 5. Low libido 6. Diabetes 7. Chronic fatigue syndrome 8. Infertility 9. Neurodegeneration 10. Inflammatory diseases Iron deficiency is one of the most common mineral deficiencies, but iron can also be dangerous if you’re getting too much. Iron toxicity is one of the most underdiagnosed and overlooked conditions. When you take iron supplements, you don't absorb very much. The excess iron accumulates in the digestive tract, causing constipation, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, and irritation of the colon. The type of iron in iron supplements feeds pathogens. Red meat is a better source of iron. Heme iron from red meat and fish is absorbed much more easily. It goes straight into the bloodstream. Red meat also has other nutrients like B vitamins, zinc, and selenium. High-quality protein also helps to balance iron. Many processed foods contain added iron in the forms of ferrous fumarate, ferrous sulfate, and ferrous gluconate. The most common sources of iron are supplements, fortification, and cooking with cast iron cookware. Liver damage will also cause you to accumulate iron. A lack of copper is a common cause of dysfunctional iron because copper helps control iron in the body. Many enzymes dependent on copper relate directly to the control of iron. The first enzyme involved with copper converts iron into a less accumulative and less toxic form. Copper also allows you to transport iron through the body. Copper is involved in a powerful antioxidant that reduces oxidation caused by iron! Glyphosate, antibiotics, high fructose corn syrup, and wheat products can cause copper deficiency. Iron deficiency anemia may really be iron dysfunctional anemia, which is often related to a copper deficiency. Oysters, shellfish, and organ meats are the best food sources of copper. Thank you Dr Berg! 😺👍

[@JamieAndrick]

I know someone that their "doctor" pumped them full of iron, then took him off of it, then discovered he was full of cancer!

[@reginesarai]

@@JamieAndrickthat’s scary. Ffs

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-2025]

Fantastic notes thanks

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@JamieAndrick 🙀

[@nellylim5332]

Wow.. so helpful thanks

[@jakeforrest]

I think Dr. Eric Berg should have been nominated instead of Dr. Oz (to run Medicare and Medicaid)

[@tishbennett550]

Definitely!!

[@ColleenChrisman]

That would have been great!!

[@falbucklin101]

💯 Agree!!

[@TreasureForeverOfficial]

Write a letter to the people choosing

[@mezo72271]

but Berg isn't political. I don't think he would even want to be involved in politics

[@trueheart8390]

I love how this doctor gets right to the point.

[@rhill3453]

Me 2

[@brenamerdenoms]

He's awesome and a blessing to me, and my family!

[@sdmsdm7926]

better research every medical advice given on the internet before you go on to do what they suggest because it may not be right for you. Visit websites like the Mayo Clinic and many other medical information sites which are well known for their research. Most of all see a doctor and do some serious blood workup. Since taking a quality liquid iron supplement I'm no longer anemic or feel tired all the time, and I get no more miserable headaches I used to get from taking tablet form of iron, that form of iron should be banned!

[@jdiguls2848]

I just yesterday got off of THREE MONTHS OF CEFYLEXIN N LEVOFLAXIN. I had a previous A1 C of 4.7....now 5.9 My doctor says I also need iron n my testasterone was lowI. told him to go f himself that I would figure it outlow.. Not sure if I did the right thing.On a side note I was doing FINE following you b4 the bone infection in my ankle. So what do you think Dr Berg?

[@trueheart8390]

@@sdmsdm7926 How bout you try eating some rare grass fed beef at least 5 times a week. I do my research. Food is better medicine...unless you have a serious medical condition.

[@Gladiator18X]

Would like a video on low ferritin and normal iron levels!!

[@108preety]

Same here

[@ladannuri4702]

Yes please

[@BostonEMT]

my last ferritin level was 16, up from 9 six months ago.... but because my hemoglobin is 'normal', the doc said I wasn't 'anemic'.

[@jayjones9219]

@@BostonEMT Yes, they call that non-anemic iron deficiency, I had the same. Mine was 7 and I felt like I was dying. They put me on Iron supplements and now it’s up to 37, but it’s taken 10 months to get it to that level.

[@cheryldupree4093]

Yes please

[@emiliasokolova3]

I thought I knew how the health industry worked until I read The 23 former doctor truths by Dr. Lauren Clark. No wonder they don’t want people talking about it

[@JohnnStr1]

Thanks for sharing that

[@JohnnStr1]

Have to check it out now

[@critical4306]

Lol so many bot comments

[@zigzagpaz]

A doctor recently told me to take iron and vitamin D (for hair loss) and thanx to your videos I was able to educate her about iron cancelling vitamin D out and being toxic. I don't think she really appreciated that bit of education but I felt I'd done my duty :) Thanx again Doc, for saving the day.

[@lizzierose007]

My doctor would have welcomed the link, done his own research, and thanked me. I would find another doctor. 😂 anyone who thinks they know everything is dangerous

[@theRemarcableuser69]

Hi Zigzagpaz, If you are taking supplements for hair loss, I highly recommend to start eating "wheat-germs", I started to consume this wonderful food when I was starting to see a lot of hair coming off on my pillow. 1 tea spoon a day would be more then enough, there are plenty of study's about this magnificent herb.

[@traceylennon1204]

@zigzagpaz OMG..

[@kathrynrealhealthtalk910]

Go to well educated natural health food store with high quality supplements and food products and personal care items. Get FOOD BASED IRON SUPPLEMENTS. MADE FROM ACTUAL FOOD. AND VERY HIGH QUALITY. ALWAYS GET SUPPLEMENTS FROM ACTUAL HEALTH FOOD STORE. companies like mega foods or garden of life

[@kathrynrealhealthtalk910]

Go to well educated natural health food store with high quality supplements and food products and personal care items. Get FOOD BASED IRON SUPPLEMENTS. MADE FROM ACTUAL FOOD. AND VERY HIGH QUALITY. ALWAYS GET SUPPLEMENTS FROM ACTUAL HEALTH FOOD STORE. companies like mega foods or garden of life

[@legneil]

Trying to get my new doctor to watch your videos told him that if wasn’t from watching your videos i would no longer be here today to write this comment Thank You Dr Berg.

[@PeacefulTea-qb4js]

Yeah but if you continue to do that you can get Dr. Berg into trouble… he’s already on the Radar. Your doctor is not your family member..

[@truthseeker6377]

As Morpheus said - you have to realize that some people are so reliant on the matrix, so helplessly inert, that they will fight to protect it.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Best of luck

[@Godisgood137]

@@truthseeker6377 literally it might be a lost cause.

[@stevej.6674]

Ha, good luck with that. I’m betting he/she would be insulted more than anything, which tbh i would be too if i was them.

[@VickieDawn]

Back in 1978, my first pregnancy, they told me to take Prenatal vitamins that were high in iron. I took them for a few days and felt horrible. So I stopped taking them. I had 4 more pregnancies, never took prenatal vitamins during any of my pregnancies. I had 5 healthy babies

[@AlvarezGuillermo-m4t]

Hi 👋 pretty lady how are you doing today and the weather condition like?

[@ComeAlongKay]

Some other commenter is asking about the weather and there’s a ton of what seem like bots references to books they want people to buy. There’s seemingly a lot of like bots commenting.

[@Barbara_Banks_1]

Last year, I decided to add iron as a seasonal supplement. Just yesterday, I looked for my bottle of iron and couldn’t find it. I did plan to buy more. But not now… Your timing for this video was perfect. Thank you so much. God Bless you. ☺️

[@denisovanhybrid9610]

Dr Berg is 💯 correct.

[@carlosvandervaeren8871]

Thank you Eric Berg for your very good advice. I would have a suggestion for those like me who have had a gastric bypass surgery. In my case, I can’t absorb iron from food anymore, even from black pudding (meat and blood pork). I take a 25 mg chewable fumarate iron tablet (4x a week on an empty stomac) and that works for me. The other iron forms can’t improve my ferritin levels at all. However, I was still getting a lot of problems from my iron supplementation: always sick, always bacterial infections!! (urinary tract infections/ SIBO, etc) that I could badly heal with antibiotics. I got an infection almost every months. I made a few changes: 1. Taking my iron supplément 4 times a week, instead of everyday 2. Adding a cranberry complex 2 capsules a day (with d-mannose, ginger and vitamin C) 3. Adding the following probiotics to my diet as the classic bifidobacteria and lactobacilobacteria strains did nothing for me! So, I take: -L REUTERI 5 billion CFU a day -S Boulardii+ B Coagulans+B Subtilis+B Clausii 25 billion CFU a day Bonus tips: I highly recommend fois gras (goose liver) to get easlily available forms of copper and vitamin A. Vitamin A, copper and iron work indeed closely together. To get even more vitamin A, I take daily a good brand of cod liver oil with 5000 IU of vitamin A per serving.

[@JaredMerlin]

I had gall bladder surgery and my iron levels started decreasing a lot. My ferritin levels were dangerously low. I can no longer absorb things anymore either, which is why I take iron. This so-called doctor never responds to comments so I won't even waste my breath on him anymore. I used to enjoy his videos but lately, he frustrates me.

[@ازاد-ر9د6]

Thank you Dr. Burj, you treated me. I am an Arab from Iraq and I was suffering from depression and short stature. Thanks to you and your advice, I used Vitamin D and my sleep improved, my depression went away, and my height increased. I advised my family to take Vitamin D and their health improved. My mother was suffering from joint pain and her condition improved, and my father was nervous and now he is calm and in good health, and his health improved a lot and he became more active and his skin improved. He was suffering from chest pain.

[@SpamMouse]

Well done. 👍

[@christinah.8504]

I heard that breast cancer cells have 5x more iron in them than normal breast cells. I'm so glad that I am learning so much from your videos!

[@remedychef]

All cancer cells do. That doesn't mean stop taking iron. Like iron bisglycinate with copper. Also you can target these cancer cells with Artemisia annua via a process called Feroptosis. Look it up. Cheers

[@purplepants007]

I was anaemic, had an iron infusuon, and didn't help. Started taking beef organ & 3 mths later my levels are back to normal!

[@MonaNasrallah]

Can you please share name of brand and details.

[@purplepants007]

@@MonaNasrallah Ancestral Nutrition. They are Australian. I started with the spleen first as it has the highest amount of heme iron, but you can read the benefits of the different organs on their website. All the best!

[@ffwast]

@@purplepants007 Isn't that the one by that "liver king" lunatic whose body and mind are breaking down because he's been roided to the gills for so long?

[@NoName-mq8cs]

How often were you having organ meats?

[@MonaNasrallah]

@@purplepants007 ty so much i appreciate it.

[@MonaNasrallah]

Please do a video on iron and anemia.

[@chevvuriprasanthi1076]

Thank u very much doctor garu 🎉

[@sarahm3614]

He has.

[@thisgirlisfancy]

@@sarahm3614they’re clearly not looking for that video then

[@iot577]

The Celtic disease, haemochromatosis. Very common in Ireland. Body cannot process iron effectively. Thus, it builds up in the body. Patients need to attend their hospital regularly to give blood to reduce iron levels.

[@cherylniles9588]

There must be a better way than bloodletting. I hope we find the answer. 🙏🏻

[@riseandshine11]

Juicing with cabbage.

[@AnnaMaria-zm8cv]

@@cherylniles9588 there is not sadly. I have porphyria and hemochromatosis (well the mutation not the disease itself). I never had to do a phlebotomy so far, but it is some form of release for those who have those diseases really. Its easier than dialysis.... only the feeling afterwards is not to be happy for and not all employers are willing to give to 2-3 days off to stock up on red meat and such because you need to replenish the iron levels.

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

tell me about it

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

@@cherylniles9588 its as easy as, and blood can be donated, doing it for years.

[@smileynoreally]

Iron from cooking with a cast iron skillet isn't good for you? Really? I consume no supplements, I've been wholefoods plant based for 6 years so cooking my veggies in a cast iron skillet has been the my primary way of getting iron. Please tell me more. Thanks.

[@IloveCamels335]

Yes it is. People have used this cooking method for centuries and it was fine.

[@Aday837]

There is nothing wrong with using cast iron skillets.

[@smileynoreally]

Why did he sneak this into the video without expanding on it at all. Strange

[@Primal_Dad_Truther]

I agree, but Berg also speaks with reason.. so I would love a video on how this iron bio accumulates or what exactly happens. But the main idea is get it from food, wonder what was the first pan? I'm guessing a rock..

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

can get very high iron not good at all

[@dylannicks1146]

My iron went low after double jaw surgery because I was asleep for 8hrs and lost a fair amount of blood.. I felt truly exhausted for weeks

[@ThuyNguyen-l2h9s]

I have read many books, I listened to many KZbin videos by many of the world's leading gurus and health experts but nothing came close to the hidden herbs by anette ray. I recommend everyone giving it a read.

[@sandercohen9712]

I'm hemochromatose (genetic condition in which my body absorbs too much iron from food) and the only known way to reduce it is a phelobotomy (drawing blood). Aside from lowering iron, a phlebotomy is the only known way to reduce accumulated plastics in the blood. Would have never discovered that if I wasn't hemochromatose.

[@AnnaMaria-zm8cv]

Thats interesting about the plastics. I have porphyria and genetic mutation for hemochromatosis but it is not expressing it in my body and likely never will like 80% of those with the mutation). I luckily never had phlebotomy for my porphyria but good to know if I do, it will rid me of some nano plastic.

[@neortik7]

giving your blood works ?

[@tammy-leegreschuk375]

​@@neortik7no, they can't use that blood, unfortunately. It gets dumped.

[@AnnaMaria-zm8cv]

@@neortik7 yeah because your blood has become 'toxic' not in the sense of the word, but there are things in your blood that make you feel miserable. If you take this blood out your body starts to make new blood and slowly make you feel better. It is like dialysis for kidney patients a way to take out what shouldnt be in your blood.

[@AnnaMaria-zm8cv]

@@neortik7 its also not about giving blood, because phlebotomy blood is not being used for transfusions, people who require phlebotomy are in general not allowed to become donors. Their blood is being destroyed or used for research.

[@destinydaughter2307]

I’m a Registered Nurse, I know about rusting of organs and tissues that happens from iron supplements. I use vegetable supplements, I’m a person who eats healthy, meat and vegetables and beets and good stuff that’s iron fortified. I was very symptomatic and unable to function in 2018. For reasons unknown, my level of Hemoglobin was 4. I refused blood transfusions. I did not change my diet because I’m on vegetables but did eat more beef liver. But I think you can elaborate further on this. If I did not take iron 325 sulfate at that time, I would not have been functional. On this account, I’d rather you encourage people to take it to bring levels 🆙 then look into alternatives (food). Not everyone can afford 🐟 and 🥩. Your advice goes a long way.

[@nusuralove4407]

Great insight 💡!

[@None-y2f]

Yes, what do we do if we.have low iron and food isn't enough?

[@IamMissBA]

Good insight because I am anemic and I have ITP as well. The hematologist prescribed me iron. I guess I will look into other supplements.

[@destinydaughter2307]

@ I take iron supplements in vegetable form iron pills. They don’t give you constipation. I do every other day. But diet is crucial. Take cautiously until you reach a therapeutic goal. Then do beets/ juice and iron rich foods. If you must take iron supplements, take together with a vitamin C to increase absorption in the body. God bless this channel of information

[@lovejoy71422]

Exactly what I was thinking regarding meats. Then he mentions copper deficiency and to get it through lobster oysters other high priced items most people can't afford. I can feel when my iron drops, I supplement but not for long. Last doctor visit because I was feeling exhausted I asked him to check my iron level. Because I'm post menopausal most doctors will say I don't need to worry about it. However, I know my body and I tested low in iron not a lot, but just enough, to make me feel exhausted! I have anemia off and on my entire life since I was a child, we know our bodies best!

[@rakshaandreassen5472]

This is a very important video!! Thank you dr Berg!! In 1980s I was taking Iron with multiple vitamins and noticed my blood press got very low and I was feeling tired and out of it!! I had blood work done and the doctor said I had a condition (I forgot the name) and I should not take iron. I stopped taking it and my blood pressure became normal and I felt fine!! PLEASE DO NOT TAKE IRON UNLESS YOU CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR!!

[@JamieAndrick]

Hemochromatosis?

[@rakshaandreassen5472]

@ could be

[@chargermopar]

My mom was anemic since childhood. The doctor in the 1930's recommended liver which she hated. She started getting infections in 2010 and was on many antibiotics. She died anemic and with colon cancer. Iron pills were prescribed, it seems like malpractice.

[@traceylennon1204]

I'm so sorry.. 😞

[@Users_rx]

Im so sorry for your loss but do u mind me asking, the doctor rec beef liver, did it help? Or did she stop the liver and start taking the iron pills which made her cond worse?

[@chargermopar]

@@Users_rx My mom hated liver and as a kid gave it to her cat instead of eating it.

[@themanftheworld8439]

What about people who have low ferritin despite eating a healthy well balanced diet???

[@chamberlin1]

Then you have a malabsorption issue that needs to get figured out.

[@lt6573]

That was me. Get the book called Super Gut by Dr William Davis. I now make his probiotic yogurt _ helping my gut issues so much!

[@chamberlin1]

@@lt6573 hahaha just got his books also... Got Reuteri pills but need to make the yogurt!

[@MnM008]

Female: 50yrs,Iron is 39 and ferritin is 14.9,transferrin saturation is 8.9,copper is 123(not deficient)..so taking iron supplements for 3 mnths as doctor and nutritionist suggested. I'm confused now. I also have access to a forum of a metabolic health coach company where certified nutritionists discuss supplement prescriptions..there i have seen them prescribe iron and heme iron supplements for 2/3 mnths for people with iron deficiency.

[@traceylennon1204]

@MnM008 OH dear God..

[@PrasantaDatta-f3g]

You have been rightly prescribed to Iron supplementation due to Iron Deficiency Anemia. Now recheck your Iron Profile. Discontinue if you have attended the normal level.

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

@@PrasantaDatta-f3g be careful as we have US measures and european measures... be aware.

[@alaskanhermit8863]

Eat healthy, exercise, take vitamin tabs, eat fermented cabbage such as Sauerkraut & kimchi, take one spoon of extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar, drink kefir yogurt drink & matcha green tea and sleep well. That's what I've done and just celebrated my 65th birthday lately. 😊

[@patriciagranger9707]

79th here

[@morgienaicker7353]

@@patriciagranger9707 Congratulations. So amazing ❤️

[@scottgood7888]

But what about with severe anemia? Therapeutic doses of iron helped my wife raise her ferritin levels, stopped her hair loss, and was no longer out of breath. Double edged sword.

[@remedychef]

Iron bisglycinate with copper. This was a quick and sloppy video he did.

[@DeeDee-rh8jl]

Following this

[@scottgood7888]

@remedychef Iron bis glycinate is exactly what she used. It worked miracles. The toughest part was taking it at intervals that did not interfere with absorption from meals, coffee, etc. But make no mistake. It worked! Her ferritin levels were 24 which is at the low end of "normal." 6 months later it was only up to 65 but her symptoms were gone and she was feeling much better. It takes discipline and patience but it works!

[@remedychef]

@@scottgood7888 with iron bisglycinate there is no interference with absorption. It is so small and bound to glycine it doesn't react or stick to food or the stomach wall and crosses the stomach lining into the bloodstream intact unlike other forms.

[@jongarratt5383]

They used to give bottles of Stout/Guinness for this

[@robert5037]

Just took my copper bisglycinate supplement some hours ago after being on a zinc rich diet! It's really common that people don't know the relationship with zinc, copper and iron (anemia)! Good video about really important topic! 👍

[@Drberg]

Really glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

[@108preety]

Please can you tell which copper supplement since my ferritin is low and can’t take iron

[@108preety]

@@robert5037 hello

[@robert5037]

@@108preety I'm using Bertil's copper. It's made in Finland but basically it's same as copper glycinate or chelated copper supplements. I think American brand Solgar has a chelated copper supplement aswell.

[@uzumakiedits4655]

So weird that when I am going through something it just so happens you post it. Just found out that my little one is a bit deficient in iron. I ordered HIYA supplements it hasn’t been delivered yet, and because of your video I will send it back/cancel my order. Thank you again Dr. Berg. God bless you for sharing your knowledge, and being open to accept information without being bias/one-sided.

[@lovejoy71422]

Your child still needs iron, you'll have to either give it to them through food, or supplement sparingly until iron levels go up. Please contact your doctor.

[@uzumakiedits4655]

Yes, I plan to through food thank you!

[@Gunnaaruna]

Let's say it's not a coincidence!

[@starsapphie]

This guy is dangerous and you should not be listening to him. I was very iron deficient and supplementting saved my life. Talk to your doctor.

[@stephenolan5539]

He is talking about most people not all people.

[@chrissya9994]

Such important information! Thank you!

[@Priyux_krish]

Can we take below suppliment for each day? Will it cause any harm? Magnisium - 500 mcg Vitamin d3- 10000 iu with k2 100 mcg Omega 3 - 1000 mcg Biotin - 5000 mcg Myo inositol - 2000 mcg Potassium citrate - 1000 mcg

[@13thravenpurple94]

This was a delightful watch! Thank you very much for creating it! 😊

[@Emily-wl2fl]

Hi Dr Berg. I normally love your videos but I think this is dangerous advice for women. My ferritin level was 12 and I was having daily panic attacks and shortness of breath. Nearly bedridden. Supplementing with iron eliminated my panic attacks within a week and gave me my life back.

[@randomchannelonyt9125]

Yes, some of us have to take supplements. I take heme iron supplements, they don't give me side effects. The one I use is from Three Arrows Nutra, but before this I was on iron IVs

[@Nadirfree2]

2 minutes before I took iron and now the notification popped up🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MsLiLi7771]

Lolol! I was just about to pop an iron pill! No need now haha

[@franciaflores1179]

😂😂😂

[@alroyuy410]

I just took an iron pill few minutes ago and this popped up!

[@tammy204]

Haha same!!

[@itsruffoutchea6636]

​@@alroyuy410 I just took mine too 🫤

[@happyhands117]

I didn't know that "grass fed liver tablets" existed. That's really useful to know and a very informative video which explains a lot, thank you! 🙂

[@joshuamitchell5481]

MK company in New Zealand has the best source.

[@w1975b]

If you take the liver tablets, be aware that you could have a histamine reaction. Happens to some people. Itchy skin and other symptoms.

[@denisegaylord382]

Paleo Valley has an organic beef organ capsule that they fill with freeze dried ground organ meats. It wasn't very expensive. All their beef is grass fed, grass finished for their beef sticks and beef snacks. There is another company that is making beef liver snacks that are also freezer dried crisps, kinda like potato chips. The advantage to the organ meat (kidney, liver, spleen,etc) is that it is supposed to have more bioavailable forms of nutrients than the other forms available on the market.

[@happyhands117]

​@@w1975bOk, thanks. I do have allergy concerns so that's really useful to know.

[@happyhands117]

​​@@denisegaylord382 Thanks for all the extra information. I will look into those because they're perfect ways to get the natural iron (and all the other important nutrients safely) and sound tasty!

[@TheObserver567]

I can’t get over how dr berg looks younger lately. What a change.

[@AnonymousU13]

On the contrary, As a man with 40 lbs overweight and probably low iron, after taking a very low dosage of iron 25mg daily (Bisglycinate) and hitting the gym, I definitely have a bunch more strength, energy, better sleep, and actually losing weight. Combined with a high protein diet. If you’re healthy and look like Dr. Berg, where all your levels are probably where they should be, balanced. Then you definitely won’t need anything extra. Under supply or over supply of nutrients both are not good, remaining neutral and balanced in your cycle is the key. The key is to address the situation for the individual. We all can be blind to our own prejudices from our own bodies.

[@kidvision564]

You did several good “things” at once - unless you were anemic, iron didn’t help you

[@kidvision564]

Copper manages also zinc interactions

[@AnonymousU13]

@@kidvision564 You’re right, my body is my best doctor and tells me what I need. But listen to your text book.

[@Daissweetest]

What about using cast iron pans and iron in well water are they harmful? Thank you

[@sdmsdm7926]

Yes, I agree you can be iron intolerant just like many people are intolerant to milk, however, many people cannot be without an iron supplement because they continue to have anemia. I am iron intolerant, I DO NOT EAT MEAT, there are other ways via food to get your iron, but you cannot be sure via food that you get it daily or that you are getting enough. I don't feel you should recommend eating meat since many people cannot afford to eat top quality meats, too expensive. I recommend to anyone who has anemia or other issues due to lack of iron in there system, to absolutely consider a liquid supplement of iron, and what I would recommend is the German made Floradix by Salus, gluten free, not cheap but worth every drop. Ever since taking this excellent quality liquid supplement my blood test results no longer show that I am anemic or even borderline anemic.

[@lhorbred4522]

Last time I was diagnosed with lack of iron. Im thinking of throwing it after i watch this

[@flinch622]

Eating beef or cooking with cast iron is enough it seems. I would not take iron except a doctor is involved, and there's blood work to monitor ongoing condition.

[@Justice172]

Yes doctor but what if we have anemia?

[@AnnaMaria-zm8cv]

Like he says, eat red meat and iron rich foods to boost it up. Natural forms of iron are the best. Never buy a stand alone iron supplement they are all harsh on the body (notice how all iron supplements come in bottles with childlock? Because one tablet can kill an infant, says enough), make sure it is natural and comes along with copper, vit c and sometimes also B12 (as metylcobalmine, never the cyano version).

[@briscuit333]

Didn’t know how much I needed this vid until I read the title. Thank you!

[@Toskasoul]

Had an immediate reaction to taking one (1) dose of iron. Started eating foods high in iron like spinach, meat - on cast iron. Iron naturally goes up as well as the nutrients that help it absorb! It's sad doctors aren't taught what true medicine is - healthy sleep, food and exercise. The basics!

[@catherineabramson5460]

That's the final straw Eric. I give careful consideration to your advice but I am NOT giving up on the cast iron pots and pans I have spent a lifetime collecting! NO! 😅

[@Drberg]

Understood! Cooking with a cast iron pan is a simple way to increase your iron intake, particularly if you use it frequently. Here is a video! 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnvUmXR3mtqCqKM

[@Barbara_Banks_1]

😂😂😂 I especially liked your emoji -> 😅 (I think I’ll need to switch from my SS set now🤨😁

[@catherineabramson5460]

@@Drberg I use cast iron cookware every day. Thanks for the video suggestion. Taking beloved cookware away from a woman is more dangerous to your health than iron toxicity. You're treading on thin ice Dr. Berg. Lolol.

[@ShelleyHardy-x3h]

Veggie/ vegan ?

[@goosemama9559]

@@DrbergBut you said in this video that cast iron pots are bad??? Please clarify. As to copper, is putting your drinking water into a copper vessel prior to drinking, is that a good way to get copper?

[@TrongNguyen-lq8gd]

My list is now: - Vitamin D - Magnesium - Copper This is like fix every problem.

[@Godsillah88]

No, there are about 30 essential micronutrients. Probably more.

[@kwesikwaa]

copper is readily available in food so, i dont think supplementation is needed since having too much of it , is bad

[@highlyfavored57]

There is a food source Copper, that I take- by FIG, called Recuperate IQ: ingred: Beef liver, Spirulina, Tumeric root, Boron.

[@BIG_DRU]

If you’re talking Copper you should take Zinc as well………

[@Godsillah88]

@@BIG_DRU not entirely correct. It's more that if you take copper, you need to make sure you get enough zinc, whether through diet, or supplementation. So you might not need to "take" zinc, as long as you know you get enough through your diet.

[@AutumnPrinceProductions]

Right to the point! Answered in 3 seconds then details. Perfect 👌

[@rickharnish6757]

The form of iron is the cuprit. Iron salts like fumarate or sulfate and gluconate are poorly absorbed. The iron form you want is Ferrochel, ferrous bisglycinate chelate and it's a di-peptide iron product, not an iron salt. This is a gentile iron, gentle on the stomach and safe to use. Ferrochel is a smart iron and the once the cell is loaded the balance is released from the body by passive digestion. The RDI is 11 mg for children 1-3, 18 mg for adults and children and 27 mg for pregnant & lactating women. Dr. Berg needs to learn about Ferrochel, which is also used around the world in food fortification and supported by UNICEF and WHO. Children that are anemic need a liquid iron supplement to enhance ferritin levels. Ferrochel is found in liquid iron supplements.

[@sufyb6432]

That's exactly what I am taking! Thanks for the info. I was so worried until I saw your comment. 18 mg., NOW brand, for anyone in the same boat.

[@ericavigil416]

I take thornes iron biglycinate pills. They gave me energy back. I was at a level 2 (I know, terrible!) and the iron pills Kaiser gave me I quickly tossed bc they were ferrous iron oils which Dr berg confirmed here they are no good.

[@cprivera1]

What about carbonyl iron?? Is that one okay to take?

[@rickharnish6757]

@@cprivera1carbonyl iron is an iron powder with high elemental iron. It has poor bioavailability.

[@ChasingStarz-Ou812]

@@rickharnish6757 Whew, mine says it's12 bisglycinate & 6 aspartate. Not sure about that one but majority is ok. I don't plan to take alot or for long either

[@theapprentice2298]

I suffer from haemochromatosis , so I found this video very instructional and interesting; thank you .

[@perserverance333]

My doctor practiced until age 82. He never took supplements.

[@oddzee9685]

I accidentally took too much iron. Thought it was magnesium. It was over 2 days. My number 2 was white. Turmeric quickly corrected it. I was in the country, far from a town, and used turmeric I bought as a spice.

[@littlelightfoot-qw2oc]

Oh Dr. Berg THANK YOU... i've been using a cast iron pan for the last three years... that is what I cook out of thinking I am doing my body good. This is why I listen to you.This is why I watch every single video you put out.

[@Aday837]

There is nothing wrong with using cast iron skillets.

[@Claudialupperocd]

Right! We cook steaks in cast iron. They are not in the pan long since we eat them very rare.

[@alejandroquirozspecialties5875]

Good evening Dr. Eric Berg My name is Alejandro Quiroz I started watching your videos and I’m fascinating with all the information you gave us I recently got a kidney transplant, three months ago, and I would love to know what will you recommended for people like me. What supplements to take from your shop as well What to eat or what not to eat. I would love to keep my kidney last longer. I just finished watching your video about what oils to avoid and what are the good ones as well about the liver. Hope to hear from you and excellent work on your videos appreciated it a lot. My best wishes to you and your family. 😎

[@markluxton3402]

My parents are being copper poisoned. I got them a water filter so their coffee tastes better and are less poisoned. I know this is true because of symptoms...though they have many, and the fact that their water tastes of metal and their pipes get eaten up.

[@chrisoulalakkas7935]

A gentle reminder from the universe that we're supported at every step ✨ Trust the process. Here's to building something that lasts, 4 now & 4 always!

[@RC-hg9dw]

What if you are extremely anemic?? Iron rich foods alone are not going to raise your iron quickly enough. You pretty much have to take an iron supplement if you are anemic cuz that can be dangerous too.

[@jameslatimer1432]

Best doc around ❤😊

[@Anamericanhomestead]

Ok Berg, you're not taking away my cast iron. 😂

[@m.k.7630]

Mine either! That was fear porn.

[@marysh3840]

Thank you for increasing awareness. My family doctor always made me and my family take iron supplements without checking our lab first.

[@carolinemarie44]

I used to take it when I was told I was anemic. Once I went carnivore, I stopped. Feeling too good now.

[@SunsetSheen]

Please do a video on cast iron skillets and better cookwear alternatives 🙏

[@ConservativelyCorrect]

What about taking beef liver pills for source of iron??? 3:29 there we go. Liver pills

[@Drberg]

Yes, you can do that! Here is some helpful information 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4vQiX6PgZdnZqc

[@babylonmustfall]

I really like how you state that copper deficiency only increases iron dysfunctional anemia. Another food source with large amounts of copper is apricots. Fortified cereals and flours have that bio-unavailable iron so decrease their consumption. Not so sure if cooking with iron cookware promotes excess iron absorption and problems for the body. I have been using iron cookware for years and have a cast-iron gut.

[@PamelaGovan-Mspam]

I needed this, I take One-A- Day Women 50+ and every time I take it I feel nauseous. At first I thought I was over reacting but now I know that I was correct. I am going to stop using them today and throwing them away

[@KmmBev]

Try Dr Joel Furhman's daily vitamin supplement for women. One a Day is filled with "fillers" that can also cause issues- best of luck!

[@peacefulloveagain4124]

THANK YOU for caring about all of us so much! God bless you!

[@dianegriffen2756]

I'm curious about this. You talk about copper. Is this the same for those with rhesus negative blood? Rhesus positive blood is more iron based, while rhesus negative blood is more copper based. Being rhesus negative, I find that a copper supplement leaves me with copper overload. Your video is timely, I have asked my doctor for tests in vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

[@happyhands117]

Having a hysterectomy can cause more problems due to no estrogen being produced once the uterus is taken out. Doctors often do not mention that and discuss or suggest HRT and how it can take over a year to recover from the operation. Lower estrogen levels in the body for women can increase heart problems and clotting issues, so be very cautious about having a hysterectomy. If you are offered other outpatient treatment where they do not take your uterus out, then that might be better for you, if thry offer that with the size of your fibroid. Vitamin D can play a huge part in fibroids growing too. I was vitamin D deficient for a long time and didn't realise until I started getting heart problems. I have a fibroid but am near menopausal age now, so prefer to leave it alone and see whether it shrinks naturally.

[@jasongreif7867]

Had a doctor recommend for my autism kid to give him iron but no other vitamin, minerals or probiotics. We did that for a month, he was always sick. I stopped that and started probiotics vitamin d3/k2, and a cleanse. Low and behold he’s not sick and aggression is at all time low. I swear we just need to start suing these idiots.

[@jasongreif7867]

Our journey has been he was diagnosed with autism around 2. He’s now almost 9 still non verbal For least 4 years I was like these things you all suggest aren’t working. My wife said I am not a doctor and we need to listen to them. He got worse and worse every month with less communication and more aggressive behavior. A couple months ago I had enough and started sneaking in probiotics vitamin d3/k2 and a gentle cleanse and low and behold he’s babbling kind of like a 1 year old but he’s at least exploring his mouth again. She is so mad at me for going against doctors recommendation.

[@EijaBerg5362]

Autism needs all The vitamines and iron.

[@AlephTaV549]

@@jasongreif7867ketogenic diet for autism but most importantly , lots of prayers!

[@ellanorevannin4147]

Agreed! I was almost killed by a few doctors due to malpractice.

[@EijaBerg5362]

@@ellanorevannin4147 iodine IS super important :)

[@pokerqAK47]

I don’t feel bloated. My iron supplement is natural derived from beets and brown rice. I don’t eat any processed foods that are fortified with iron. I just lose a lot of blood every month. And I do take copper too. Not at the same time, idk if you’re gonna mention that.

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

Mum was very anemic and took iron all her life. ended up at 600 on the european metric scale. milli moles / litre ? she lasted to 92 but with dementia. I was at 2000 on this scale with hemochromatosis, genetic disease. Found this at 45, down to about 100 now. want to get to 50. Should have been dead but healthy at 72. Yes I took some supplement and it may have broken down to hydrogen peroxide somehow, made me sick as a dog but did not know I had high iron. I got hep. C at one stage and nearly died as well, liver was not happy. A big binge on alcohol and i was as sick as a dog. with low levels of iron no problems binging. I gave up alcohol , easily, long story.. need the right energy in your life and you dont really like it anymore... strange but true. but yes iron is nasty.

[@lagunafishing]

Important relationship with copper 'binding' reducing the damage iron has on the body. A simple demo involves copper sulphate dissolved in water and a iron (steel) nail - copper immediately coats the iron nail when it is dipped in the solution.

[@melody2unes]

What do you do if your iron is too low?

[@Royaltyrock]

Eat spinach and other food that can help with your deficiency

[@christiroseify]

Well if you know your iron is too low, then its safe to say you've seen a doctor, what did you doctor tell you?

[@linda.ll.7744]

​@@Royaltyrockbut being careful eating too much spinach, if you also have a sensitivity to oxalates.

[@humminahummina]

Finish watching the video, he addresses this

[@honorburza9110]

@@RoyaltyrockSpinach is one of the highest oxalates plants. So cook it well (also more iron comes out that way, although you do have to eat a lot of spinach to actually get iron from it). Animal based food and supplements seems to be better.

[@tr3saved]

I know a vegetarian that's anemic and takes iron supplements, grateful to hear this video.

[@Call_Me_Troy]

I just got out of the hospital due to iron deficiency anemia and blood transfusions. Needless to say I'm taking iron supplements.

[@maddworld3317]

I took 2 with this chronic fatigue-lethargy, hair fallout and am already feeling more energy & brain fog clearing so I'm pretty sure it's low iron I'm dealing with

[@nellyb.9340]

My dad has a condition in his side of the family where they are deficient in iron and have to take tablets. We tell him to stop taking them and when he stops when they check his blood it will be low and he has to take them again

[@radialwavellite5310]

Eat red meat.

[@Users_rx]

​@@maddworld3317me too, fatigue, hair loss and weak nails. I dont take it daily though, only when symptoms start to appear

[@honorburza9110]

Once you’ve finished your course hopefully you won’t need to continue taking them ❤

[@JediDarkForce]

Should the ferritin levels be taken into consideration? ❓❔

[@ralucad635]

Ferritin low is iron deficiency without anemia. When Hgb drops too, it’s becoming anemia. If ferritin is below 30, then it’s an absolute iron deficiency.

[@RL-nj7ts]

pls make a video for us what pots/ cooking pans r the safest to use. and if we still use nonstick and cast iron ones pls educate how long to keep them to minimize the absorption of those chemicals, or just avoid them in period?

[@nasramsingh9978]

Dr Berg thank you for being honest to humanity and helping them to understand their survival Keep up this concern and absolute truth We need truths

[@eduardooramaeddie4006]

Thank you Dr.BERG

[@AisteKontvaine]

I had a very low iron since i was a kid, I used to eat meat just to rise my iron levels when i was a teenager, but it would go only to the low limits of normal numbers of iron count, and anytime i took iron supplements i would get the most horrible and stuborn skin rash, that would last for months and nothing would help it, none of the dermatologists could explain me what is happening and as I was telling them its connected with iron supplements, they would mot believe that. But now this cooper aspect gives me a new hope, thank u dr Berg!

[@passiturner3239]

Awesome information as usual Dr. Berg! Thanks! 🤗🙏🏾🫶🏾❤️

[@Drberg]

Really appreciated! Thanks for watching!

[@NoivasAltwing]

I save almost all of your videos into a particular playlist titled 'educative videos', but the more I watch your channel's videos, the more I think that I won't be needing that playlist. Because eventually, I might end up adding all your videos to that playlist haha! Thank you for providing so much information, Dr. Berg!

[@BloomWithGracie]

I have always been low iron. I've been anemic a lot and have had to have infusions. I just can't seem to keep enough iron. I'm looking looking at your products to find copper. Already got your Turmeric and Ashwagandha. I am fighting RA and hoping these help. I've already lost 50 lbs and have another 75 to go.

[@paulettejensen5099]

It's in the Trace Minerals ❤

[@PrasantaDatta-f3g]

RA is associated with ACD (Anemia of Chronic Disease) where body store of Iron may be normal. Check your Iron Profile before Iron supplementation.

[@BloomWithGracie]

@@PrasantaDatta-f3g I've have my iron checked every 3-6 months. It's always low. That's why I am often anemic. They have no clue why either.

[@altimablackberry]

Tumeric blocks iron absorption

[@ralucad635]

I’d stop taking turmeric. If you want your iron to stop dropping, then stay away from turmeric. It’s an iron chelator. Not only that blocks the iron absorption, but also chelates iron from your body. Took it while iron supp, iron in the morning, turmeric in the evening. Crushed my Hgb and ferritin in a lil over a month.

[@shemseddine7547]

Hi Dr.Berg, Can you please tell me what you think about Iron Injections ?

[@robinsnestradio]

Great Advice! Good Morning everyone! Be safe and have a great new week! Thank you Dr Berg💜👍🏽

[@k.h.7575]

Dr. Berg you are a treasure ❤

[@luismelianilo8995]

i have beta thalassemia trait - genetic blood disorder in which my body cannot form proper red blood cells & be quickly destroyed in my body compared to rbc from normal person. so i have to take iron supplements otherwise i will faint if weather is too hot or standing too long. when i was not taking iron supplements for 6 months, my hemoglobin level could be as low as 6. I passed out multiple times. But if i take the iron supplements I never passed out.

[@Perrypropertiesgroup]

I was diagnosed with extreme Anemia. I tested at just 25% of normal Red Blood Cell levels. I am not diabetic. I am not over weight - I am a 7 day a week athlete. I have low blood pressure. I do not drink alcohol. I am eating more spinach, kale, oats, grass fed red meat direct from a local ranch. Should I avoid an OTC iron supplement?

[@PrasantaDatta-f3g]

What is your Iron Profile?

[@altimablackberry]

Spinach has oxalate. Oxalate block iron absorption

[@Perrypropertiesgroup]

@@PrasantaDatta-f3g I will find out when I go in for my annual oncology visit.

[@lovejoy71422]

I think what the doctor is trying to say is to Not just take an iron supplement just for the heck of it or on a daily basis. If you are iron deficient that's another story and you need to get iron into your system. Supplementing temporarily to get your iron back up is needed! See a doctor and have your iron levels checked!

[@lauchlanguddy1004]

no can be a disaster, check iron stores as well.

[@lovejoy71422]

@lauchlanguddy1004 of course you have to get your iron checked!

[@grahambald2348]

My ferritin level was 800 and I was diagnosed with Hemachromatosis. After giving 13 lots of blood in successive weeks my ferritin was down to 22..Which is a bit low..but has returned to 56 in a few months..I am 71 year old male and did not have any indications or side affects of having high iron..I do believe that if your numbers are 1000 plus you might not be as lucky..It is easy to treat ,I would have liked to find it earlier , So make sure you Dr checks your iron levels..I would think 50 to 100 would be good..

[@radialwavellite5310]

My husband has been getting infusion's for low iron due to internal bleeding.I will share this with him.

[@vanessac1965]

If his iron is too low, the infusions are a good thing. Berg is over simplifying. The internal bleeding is the root cause in your case

[@CYndibabI]

💭💭 HOW often does HE get his iron infusions❔

[@lindaallen2412]

I love your videos, but it's much safer to cook with cast oil than anything else, Tefal coated non stick pans as long as you use them properly and season your cook wear correctly

[@skw853]

What about using cast iron skillets that ok?

[@vijayamohan33]

You are my hero ❤❤ Dr.Berg❤❤

[@Drberg]

Truly grateful for the appreciation!

[@zigzagpaz]

Doc, please would you do a video on hypothyroidism and thyroid meds being THE most over prescribed drug? I wish I could turn back time and refused these meds when they were prescribed to me. I fear 20 years later is too long a period of time for me to be able to wean off and I don't want this to happen to others.

[@susievidal4134]

I'm off thyroid meds doing keto and castor oil

[@susievidal4134]

Plus I had to stop because the gluten un my thyroid meds made me so sick for many years

[@zigzagpaz]

@@susievidal4134 Wow, that is fantastic, How long were on on for and how many mg were you taking per day? How are your energy levels now that you are off?

[@susievidal4134]

@zigzagpaz I was on meds since 2010 and kept trying different ones but all made me sick and I started at 112mcg than last dose was 15 mcg than found out my meds had gluten so stopped gluten went carnivore and now I've been off meds for 6 months and I feel great energy levels normal for a 58 year old labs were great too no diabetes

[@zigzagpaz]

@@susievidal4134 YOU ARE SO LUCKY. I tried to wean off but the entire time I was sick with covid or flu, not sure, and I felt exhausted. I went for blood tests which according to my doctor showed that I had to go back on the meds. I noticed when I was off the meds that my hair got thick like it used to be and I lost weight, and the moment I went back on them I gained weight and my hair started falling out. I'm so desperate to get off them, just don't know if I can. I don't know if my energy levels were so low when I was weaning off because of the covid/flu or if it was because I needed the meds. I'm tempted to try again.

[@a.williams.scorpiopower]

Thank you, Dr Berg 💯

[@Drberg]

You are very welcome. Glad it helps!

[@MarshaMarshaMarsh4]

What if I’m iron deficient 🤨

[@jonathanport5002]

It's a good question

[@Classyvxbe]

Right

[@MarshaMarshaMarsh4]

@@jonathanport5002 I guess let’s all go do a happy dance to that COPPER deficiency video aye ?? 😖🙄

[@Okaybob]

Eat red meat

[@patriciapiper6294]

Guess what? My hair fell out when I quit taking iron sups. I just forgot during my move. Hair everywhere!! Red meat didn't help me. Overnight, it all stopped. Point blank because of sups.!!! My hair was emmense before!! I'm on the mend now. The people of the plains cooked on iron 3 times a day, and their hair was massive. Look at the old pictures. Not to be a booger dr. B. YOU KNOW I love you. Just sayin.❤

[@katmskitkat6683]

Thanks Dr Berg, thoroughly explained, much appreciated

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

Good advice, good doctor 👨‍⚕️

[@misterawesome9491]

I cook meals at home 95% of the time. Eggs daily, roasts on Fridays, ground beef twice a week, steaks on Mondays… I also make a salad Sundays and Wednesdays that lasts 3 days. It more often than not contains at least 1 lbs of ground beef (for the whole salad)…. I cook EVERYTHING in cast iron cookware. Pans and a 7 quart cast iron pot with lid (for roasts, etc)… I have often wondered about how much iron I am consuming.. I do keep them in great condition and try to season them once a month, might be every 2 months sometimes. Always oiled with avocado oil.

[@lindacooper6925]

When making your video, please ALWAYS when giving advice, include a optimal blood test result on each category of Iron. I hate it when saying what is wrong but not including any blood lab levels to judge where you are...

[@lovejoy71422]

Sometimes that doesn't matter. You can be low, or borderline anemic and need a iron boost, everybody's different.

[@jamierae3284]

This video is kind of frustrating for those of us with anemia. So, what about HEME iron? Can we take that or not???