How Iron Affects Your Hair, Skin and Nails

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If you have issues with your hair, skin, and nails-you may need more iron. Find out more.
0:00 Introduction: Iron for your hair, skin, and nails
0:45 Iron deficiency
1:25 How iron affects your hair, skin, and nails
3:00 What causes an iron deficiency?
7:48 How to improve your hair, skin, and nails
8:58 Thanks for watching!
Let’s talk about how iron affects your hair, skin, and nails.
Our bodies have no internal mechanism to regulate the elimination of iron. It’s essential that your iron levels are balanced because both an iron deficiency and excess iron can be devastating.
An iron deficiency is a very common problem. People diagnosed with a deficiency of iron are told to take elemental iron-which is not the best form of iron for absorption.
Taking elemental iron can cause symptoms of an iron deficiency to last, and it won’t take care of the root problem.
It’s best to get your iron from your diet instead of a supplement. If you have to take a supplement, make sure it contains dehydrated beef liver or spleen extract.
An iron deficiency can affect your skin and lead to sallow skin, which can cause:
• Paleness
• Yellowing
• Dullness
• An uneven skin tone
• Blemishes
An iron deficiency can affect your nails, causing:
• Brittleness
• Spooning
An iron deficiency can affect your hair, causing:
• A loss of texture
• Brittleness
• Toughness
• Pattern hair loss
• Thinning
Top causes of an iron deficiency:
• Not consuming enough iron
• A lack of hydrochloric acid
• Gut inflammation
• Consuming foods high in phytic acid
• Consuming too much bran
• Consuming too much copper
• Lead present in your body
• Blood loss
• Gastric bypass surgery
• Alcohol consumption
How to boost iron:
1. Consume red meat
2. Take betaine hydrochloride (5 to 7 before a meal)
3. Stop eating foods that block iron
4. Stop eating foods that create inflammation
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand how iron affects your hair, skin, and nails. I’ll see you in the next video.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

An iron deficiency can affect your skin and lead to sallow skin, which can cause: • Paleness • Yellowing • Dullness • An uneven skin tone • Blemishes An iron deficiency can affect your nails, causing: • Brittleness • Spooning An iron deficiency can affect your hair, causing: • A loss of texture • Brittleness • Toughness • Pattern hair loss • Thinning Top causes of an iron deficiency: • Not consuming enough iron • A lack of hydrochloric acid • Gut inflammation • Consuming foods high in phytic acid • Consuming too much bran • Consuming too much copper • Lead present in your body • Blood loss • Gastric bypass surgery • Alcohol consumption How to boost iron: 1. Consume red meat 2. Take betaine hydrochloride (5 to 7 before a meal) 3. Stop eating foods that block iron 4. Stop eating foods that create inflammation Thank you Dr Berg!!

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[@SidneyXda]

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[@iqrarehman1358]

Thanksfor summarizing

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[@brentransome579]

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[@quraishsupershares9098]

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[@rwilson7197]

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[@jones2277]

if it's in your family, it's likely to come back.

[@signetulupan]

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[@quraishsupershares9098]

@@jones2277 it's not genetic , it is An autoimmune condition mainly triggered by a leaking gut.

[@ginadouskas3438]

Sugar also blocks the absorption of iron as sugar acts as a Trojan to vitamin c. Vitamin c is needed to absorb iron and sugar literally takes vitamin c from in our body. My ferritin was 15. I cut out sugar and started increasing my vitamin c 5 weeks later my bloods were taken and my ferritin was 31! Just in 5weeks! I was blown away!!

[@mikayylaa22]

How did you increase your vit C? Was it through supplements?

[@ginadouskas3438]

@@mikayylaa22 yes I started taking a powder form of vitamin c

[@mikayylaa22]

@@ginadouskas3438 Thanks so much

[@ineedhoez]

Did you take iron too?

[@ginadouskas3438]

@@ineedhoez yes I always take my iron tablet but my levels were still low. When I stopped sugar and increased my vitamin c . That’s when my results changed even though I was taking the same amount of iron

[@rooh8000]

It is interesting that there was no mention of how vitamin C is important for the optimal absorption iron. There are multiple studies that confirms this. Thank you

[@lillian9221]

Sauerkraut for Vit C

[@rrnn6472]

Yes, it's very vital!

[@torgrimhanssen5100]

Not surprising, I was once given Vit-D supplement without the advise to make sure I take it with a sufficient amount of fat. (synthetic Vit-D tablets in general and Vit-C often comes as a sugar tablet). The children in Norway are quite lucky as liver paste is one of the primary bread toppings in kindergartens with macrell in tomato souse as a good second. So they usually get a sufficient intake of both iron and Vit-D. And whole fruits are always available.

[@kymberlybade1480]

Thats interesting???

[@jones2277]

i noticed that too. my supplement includes vitamin C for that reason.

[@nancyclark864]

It’s great to see this wholesome, intelligent man sharing all of his knowledge and helping the people. You are a Godsend. A true gift from above.

[@Drberg]

Happy to know that you found the information useful. Thanks for watching!

[@tamicoburton1504]

AMEN AMEN AND AMEN 🙏🏽

[@yvonne3903]

When I was about 8 years old my doctor diagnosed me with low iron, he prescribed lambs liver 3 times a week cooked in butter for 2 minutes each side

[@AlainPICOCHE]

I had a lack of iron (shortness of breath, palpitation) because I took too much supplement containing zinc. Everything went back to normal after I stopped taking zinc. Do not take a dietary supplement without being sure you really need it! A blood test can give you useful indications.

[@lullabygoodbye25]

How does zinc affect iron? I’m deficient in iron and take zinc everyday. :(

[@Sebi1998]

@@lullabygoodbye25 just take zink at the first meal and iron at the last at least 4-6 hours difference bcs zink fights iron in the gut they cancel each other out in some percentage

[@lastharvest4044]

It totally throws off copper balance as well.

[@pulsefiend]

yea high doses of zinc will deplete copper stores which have the same symptoms as iron deficiency

[@sassi7966]

This is the thing! Too much advice everywhere has got people self diagnosing and popping pills. But if you're wrong and it's something else, you're gonna have too much of the supplement! I self diagnosed as having long covid. Then I'm seeing gp for suspected ovarian cancer!! Wrote it all off as long covid. So stupid.

[@neicea.4588]

Dr. Berg, I stopped eating red meat 37 years ago until I saw this video. Now I understand why my hair is thinning. Thank you again for another health healing video. I feel healthier since I started eating my choice of red meat; grass fed beef!

[@SpiritOfAbsinthe]

COFFEE blocks 70-90% of IRON! I had no idea, I used to drink coffee with my breakfasts and lunch and it prevented me to get enough iron. You should only drink it 2 hours after an iron rich meal or iron supplement.

[@LanaLove-k1j]

Oh my God!! I’ve been taking my supplement with my coffee. Thank you for letting me know!

[@jasimhussein8757]

My sweetest and warmest greetings to the brilliant doctor, Mr. Berg for the persistent services that he providing to the humanitarian community. Your fan from Iraq

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help, thanks for watching!

[@audrawagner7276]

You are the most informative physician I have ever listened to. Thank you!!

[@Drberg]

Most welcome! Be well!

[@teebeon1277]

Sarsaparilla, Burdock Root, Yellow Dock, Guaco all herbs for iron

[@omarnarula4388]

I have iron deficiency but I do have a Cancer. I just started prolonged fasting for cancer. Can I have iron supplements in my case? Thank you dr. Berg for a noble work you are doing for humanity!

[@apocalypse9347]

Awesome video! Gut issues have caused me severe nutritional deficiencies. Low Hcl, leaky gut, inflammation, Candida, chronic stress, adrenal dysfunction, etc. For 10 years, I was slowly dying and had such severe cognitive issues/brain fog among an endless list of debilitating symptoms that I couldn’t think. I didn’t put this together until I started IF and keto. I also doubled HCL to six and ACV before meals. I added the electrolyte powder a few weeks ago. Ironically, I just started iron supplements last week. Oh, and started kefir last night. I got the plain lifeway until I get the grains 👍 Infinite gratitude for sharing your knowledge! Peace love and blessings 🙏

[@MrsMarks]

Gluten can contribute, also, to gut issues. Great work getting yourself healthy!

[@apocalypse9347]

@@MrsMarks Agreed. I removed grains, nuts, corn, dairy, etc years ago. I believe, however, that gluten is not the real problem. We’ve eaten gluten for thousands of years. It’s the glyphosate☠️ Dr Zack Bush and Dr Stephanie Seneff have excellent research on glyphosates effects on the intestinal system.

[@SeriouSXXFireworks]

@@apocalypse9347 which HCL product do u use, do you take before meals? I notice it's best if I take right after

[@ritalafleur4417]

@@apocalypse9347 that makes sense, we live in a country that has really invaded our food supply and for certain reasons including the modern $, the sign itself is in a medical insignia of the serpent.

[@gaga1298]

@@apocalypse9347 calcium from what food do u get, because dairy is the best for calcium absortion?

[@john7652]

It's nice to have an explanation by a doc who is so easy on the eyes 😍

[@Marialobo92]

😂❤

[@moonlightshadows9994]

I'm the opposite, I have hemochromatosis where my body finds it hard to get rid of iron, so my menstrual periods are essential to off set the accumulation of iron in my body. Interestingly all my life I've had brittle nails, but since getting pregnant last year and currently breastfeeding, therefore I haven't had my period in over a year, my nails for the first time in my life have been extremely strong. 🙃

[@riseandshine11]

I guess because baby also uses a part of the blood. Keep checking your level. If you still have that issue, I suggest you to look into juicing with cabbage to get read of the excess. Do your Research. I pray this helps.

[@davidbillyard6629]

cabbage 😬

[@mariechantalg]

Me too i have hemochromatosis

[@jennyfreemantle1925]

I am disappointed that Dr Berg didn't mention the importance of having your iron levels tested before taking measures to increase iron. Haemochromatosis is considered to be the most common inherited disorder and the symptoms of iron overload are similar to those of iron deficiency. Iron overload is fatal if not diagnosed in time therefore taking iron if you have this inherited disorder can have drastic consequences.

[@tilltheend7902]

One more thing to think about. Coffee consumption slows down the iron absorption in the body. To much coffee and the body will almost stop the absorption all together. Another good way to increase iron intake. Is hemp hearts, and chia seeds. 3 table spoons of each containe 45 % of your iron intake for the day. Throw some on your salad or in your smoothie. That will help increase iron intake. Thanks Dr Berg for another great video.

[@smileylady485]

thanks for this as i cant eat red meat

[@jenajones1977]

Thanks for this- as a vegan and suffering from low iron I was just starting to do some research.

[@brownprincess7189]

How much is too much coffee?

[@tilltheend7902]

@@brownprincess7189 Dr Berg has a video about this. Highly recommend watching. He has the right answers. Here is the link to the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6euqXuHZrepkLM

[@Drberg]

You are most welcome.

[@Oceanstalker]

I thought this was going to be a warning of excess, now I see that I may need it. The iron-y of it all.

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[@cathymccaffrey7725]

Once I started taking your Gallbladder Formula I started to absorb iron. I'm finally seeing improvement in my hair, skin and nails. Thanks for all that you do.

[@maysmith7994]

Please can you tell me what you did? I have severe hair fall, seen many doctors but no success.

[@cathymccaffrey7725]

@@maysmith7994 I’ve been going to a functional medicine doctor for 3 years and it took most of this time to figure out my problem. There are many causes if hair loss and I think that mine was related to unknown stomach issues that I had (candida, SIBO, iron deficiency anemia and low stomach acid). Dr Berg mentioned in one of the videos about low stomach acid leading to these issues, so I tried the Gallbladder formula. I also added digestive enzymes and Betaine Hydrochloride. The ridges and spooning in my nails is going away. My bald spot is filling in and my receding hairline is going in the right direction. I also use Dr Bergs hair formula and the shampoo and conditioner. I’ve added the hair specific products since December. After all of this, the first place I would start is fixing your digestive issues. Even if you don’t think that you have any. I’m still surprised that my digestive issues were behind all of this.

[@maysmith7994]

@@cathymccaffrey7725 thanks for the explanation. I have been seen different doctors for 5 years. Sometimes I see doctors weekly as I back problem too which none of these doctors help. I had a blood test showing my testosterone is low, I don't know it my hair loss is related to that but I am seeing a endocrinologist next week I hope he finds the problem as I am really tired of seeing doctors who don't have a clue about medicine plus paying for expensive tablets which don't work. Good luck 👍

[@cathymccaffrey7725]

@@maysmith7994 also watch Dr Bergs videos on the liver. Your liver needs to be working properly to balance your hormones. There are adaptogenic herbs like Ashwagandha that also helps with this. Good luck with the endocrinologist.

[@maysmith7994]

@@cathymccaffrey7725 many thanks. I am taking that too.

[@tumza71]

Appreciate your videos but it would be nice for you to include people with darker skin tones when displaying examples of symptoms

[@mykidvids3578]

Does everything have to be about race? Give it a rest man, enough with this obsession.

[@janchung6996]

Thank you Dr. Berg! In my recent physical, my doctor said that my iron level and cholesterol is high. The symptoms that you list here in the video seems to apply to me as well, i.e. hair loss, dull skin and brittle nails. Would high iron also cause the same symptoms?

[@shoaibmuhammadi7768]

I have been taking iron pills for a week i was not anemic my hb was 13.5g but my body's iron storage depleted and i felt lethargic,lack of energy,tired and my hairs lost color and smoothness but after taking iron supplements within a week my symptoms has improved.

[@shoaibmuhammadi7768]

@@Kim67749 Abbott. But actually i was using iron pills at starting but it was causing diarrhea and and abdominal cramps (it is most common side effect of iron) then i stopped taking pills and switched to syrup.

[@verystylishordinarypeople]

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[@verystylishordinarypeople]

@@shoaibmuhammadi7768 Thank you sir.

[@MeezCheese]

I can’t tell you tell you how thankful I am for this. I’m severely anemic and struggling badly to function day to day. Even with iron infusions I’m not getting better.

[@ahmedfaruqi1254]

Are you taking sublingual Methylcobalamin B12 tablets? Vitamin C?

[@earth_and_spice]

See info on iron absorption and copper - need copper to absorb/use the iron or it just gets stored and shows as anemia. Look up Morley Robbins.

[@cyndieK1]

Same here. How are you doing now?

[@cacinaz8802]

Dr. Berg, thank you. We are devoted fans. Unfortunately I always show an overabundance of iron. I am told it is common among people of Celtic origins (Ireland, England, Scotland, etc.). If it is severe, it is called hemochromatosis. I don't have that but too much iron has affected my joints - stiff and swollen - although I do not have rheumatoid arthritis. BTW my doctor recommends regular blood donations to reduce the level of iron in the bloodstream. Would you please do a video on this?

[@octaviaria8081]

Your video came just in time..noticed hair loss, vertical nail breakage and stomach heavyness. Thanks for clarifying. Lots of ARC to you !

[@Drberg]

Glad to help.

[@ec1481]

Can I ask what is ARC? Is this affinity reality connection?

[@pulsefiend]

Lactoferrin is found in breastmilk and is very beneficial for iron overdose and correcting iron deficiency if you have difficulty with elemental supps. It controls the proper distribution of iron by with holding it from pathogens and directing to where your body needs it. Good stuff

[@RoseRose-cw5be]

Is this in animal milk?

[@tjtampa214]

Such a serious subject / situation. Thanks Doc & have a beautiful day! 🌼 🌿

[@Drberg]

Glad you like the video.

[@Reknilador]

I have the opposite problem, I have too much Iron when my bloodwork was done, I started donating blood so hopefully this evens it out in time.

[@annyg1757]

I would really like to see information about iron overload. Have you posted one on that? You are so helpful.😊

[@sindra232013]

This has been the single most informative and educational resource about iron deficiency that I"ve found on the interweb. Straight to the point, purposeful and includes solutions! I don't digest red meats well, or really any meat other than fish, so I take digestive enzymes. I maintain a pretty healthy diet so finally understanding my low stomach acid is the likely culprit, I can move forward to resolve my anemia. Thank you!!

[@queenie4837]

WOW, thank you so much for this video. I have suffered with my bowels, intestines and stomach for years. I have taken esomeprazole and omeprazole for over twenty years. I stopped eating red meat around the same time because I found it hard to digest, always felt as though it was sitting in my chest.. Now in my 50's my hair has fallen out and very unlikely to grow back. What you said has resonated with me. I regularly take black seed oil in the hope of balancing things out. Not perfect but much improved health.

[@matthewanderson2538]

I have hemochromatosis, when my iron levels were high I had severe joint pain, itchiness, and a rash.

[@positivevibesonly4426]

My daughter has the same issue. How do you fix it?

[@trueone2657]

I have hemochromatosis also. When my ferrittin levels get too high I start venesections (phlebotomy) removing a pint of blood every 2 weeks. Fortunately, my ferrittin levels have not been too high over the last 12 months, I don't particularly like the larger needles used for removing the blood.

[@matthewanderson2538]

@@trueone2657 yea those big needles are definitely no fun 😕

[@matthewanderson2538]

@@trueone2657 the herb turmeric is suppose to chelate iron put of the body, so it's worth trying to take a higher dose of that and see if it keeps you ferritin down.

[@brookequinne]

Me too!

[@MW713]

My daughter takes prenatal Vitamins and she has beautiful hair, skin and nails. I did this until I turned 50. it works

[@dissendiums]

Can you take them past 58?

[@MW713]

@@dissendiums I took them in my early 50s. Its just vitamins. Yes.

[@dissendiums]

Michelle W ok- ty

[@arjunanand664]

Hello Doctor, my mom was diagnosed with Pre-diabetes in the recent lab test.. Her FBS is 112 and PP is 116. A1c is 6.4. Doctor prescribed Metformin 500mg , one dose at every night after dinner... Should she have to take that tab or not.. Already she is taking tab for Cholesterol, pressure, thyroid but I want her to be tab free.. please give me some advice. I am blindly awaiting for your response.. please reply me. Love from India. Keep up your good work ❤️❤️

[@armprakash5743]

Please ask her to take the tab as doctor prescribed.

[@Agapy8888]

See his video on Cholesterol.

[@asushomie4387]

Same prescription for my mother also .. surely your comment will help me too

[@averageamericangirl6819]

You want this for her but what does she want? Has she changed her lifestyle?

[@MrsMarks]

I'd always ask for a chance to change my diet before starting new meds. But always discuss with the doctor.

[@Marcel-dx5hl]

I am recently being diagnosed with anemia. Asking myself why, I decided to look at the nutriment content of my meals, especially on iron. I am eating more fishes than meat; however, most fishes have very little amount of iron. Indeed, my iron intake was on average about 6 mg/day during the last year; for a man, it should be 8 mg/day. I decide to add oysters in my meals, they contain lots of iron. With oysters, I should be able to increase my iron intake up to about 8 to 10 mg. I hope to resolve my anemia in about a month. Otherwise, I take a meal a day on an almost ketovore diet.

[@thalyhmn3677]

I really love these videos. However, it would be could the quote the signs observed on colored people. Especially face symptoms. Example: our face don't get pale or red but we may get dry skins or bumps, etc.

[@1kbs11]

I'm white and while serving in the military every soldier had a "battle buddy." We all looked out for one another. One of the things we watched for is heat related medical issues or cold. True, the signs seen on the skin of whites were very easy to spot. Unless we were wearing camouflage face make up. Which black soldiers really didn't need. It is true the signs on the skin of blacks were very difficult to spot, but they still appeared. What we watched for; as far as color change, when it came to heat related injuries on black soldiers were the whites of their eyes. This was actually easier to spot on a black soldier than a white. I believe the example shown in many medical related materials is of white skin due to the ease of training. People need to be exposed to more training material (examples) to see it on black skin as well. It is much more difficult to spot a condition on black skin than white, but not impossible, Skin of a black person; in my unprofessional opinion, tends to be healthier looking and stays that way in their later years, versus a white person of the same age - if cared for. That said; In a way, discoloration can be easier to spot on blacks if you know what to look for. A darker patch on a black person can be like a red patch on a white person. Research material is out there. One example of an article: "Dermatology Has a Problem With Skin Color."

[@yoya4766]

@@1kbs11 It's not harder to spot, its just lack of awareness/training on what to spot. Which is different, as you say, for white and black skin. Not to mention brown skin.

[@trusound170]

GAH! I can get on this soap box for sure! My iron was SO LOW the insides of my eyelids were straight white, my lips were pale, I has shortness of breath, dry hair, hair loss, dry skin, tiredness, brain fog and yellow skin. I won't get into my lady business too deep, but I was having some issues in that area that were a factor. I am up on my iron now thankfully. It does really help to have a vitamin C rich food along with all meals. That will help absorption immensely.

[@knisayusuf]

yes..Vit C assist in non-heme iron(from veg sources).

[@trusound170]

@@knisayusuf It is true for heme as well as non heme sources I am sure.

[@Ashley--L]

I am in a similar situation. And I have been on and off supplements for decades now. They used to say that it was because of too much menstrual bleeding, but for almost 10 years now it's not excessive any more. Could you please share what helped you?

[@trusound170]

@TruthSeeking Endless It also helps with that, according to my doctor. If there are no viable natural options for you then a supplement would be the only other option.

[@trusound170]

@@Ashley--L One important thing to do is make sure your not accidentally sabotaging your uptake. There are some dietary measures that help. First, tannins which are in teas and coffee, inhibit the iron uptake. If you have a supplement or meal do not have dairy, tea or coffee up to two hours after the meal, however with tea and coffee you should wait about an hour after the drinks to have iron supplements or meals. Dairy I believe is two hours either way. There are other food items that inhibit the absorption, but those are the most widely consumed. Beans, grains, eggs, and spinach, interfere but this can be minimized by including vitamin C rich food or a supplement. Bell peppers, broccoli, and various fruits are good additions to meals. I suggest doing a search for a vitamin C rich food list and keep it handy.

[@skhaertling]

I had gastric bypass surgery three years ago. I am a 70yo female with several of the symptoms you referenced re low iron absorption. Although I have been eating red meat 2-3x/week, I also grab a handful of nuts 1-2 times/day. My fingernails are a disaster and my skin may correctly be described as sallow. Occasionally when I try to give blood, I am told to come back another time because my iron is too low. I will begin taking the supplement you recommended and will hope for the best. Thanks for the education; I despaired of finding how to correct my issues.

[@mlhamiltonanderson5940]

Please consider BIOVEA Women’s multi (food based). It was so effective in raising my iron levels I now only need to take it once a week. Best wishes, Australian resident.

[@zen747]

Black raisins soaked overnight in lemon 🍋 juice taken on empty stomach first thing in morning helps

[@RishikaPantOfficial]

Really

[@kmg501]

Seems to me that people need to start with regular testing for deficiencies. The question then becomes, do we have commonly available and reliable test methods for home use?

[@wagnerlopes5360]

Seems to me that people need to stop testing things and start to eat real food like meet, organs, eggs, fishes, fruits and leafy greens.

[@kmg501]

@@wagnerlopes5360 I agree with the latter but we still need to know what we are deficient of.

[@marsattacks3455]

@@kmg501 yes doing regular bloodwork and seeing naturopaths. Everyone should be.

[@Drberg]

Hope this video may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laS1qpmijcl1qNk -Dr. Berg's support tea

[@merncat3384]

@@wagnerlopes5360 I ate healthy for years and still got chronically sick and could not keep weight on.. I was extremely underweight.. went to a doctor for blood work and found out I was deficient in most vitamins and dangerously low in some.. Turns out I had diverticulitis so my body was not absorbing nutrients.

[@mannyc19]

That goatee looks good on Dr Berg ! I have had one for the last year,which my lovely wife trims for me.

[@saeed6811]

There is also a condition whereby you have lots of irons but the blood is unable to transport it to intended places. Last time the doctor was still trying to understand why that was happening.

[@truthawaits4u458]

I have thalessemia which isn't necessarily a iron deficiency,but like you said,I can't get rid of iron. My red cells are deformed and small. Some foods are to be avoided for someone like me. It's a tightrope walk of consuming different foods which will either promote absorbing iron or inhibit iron. It's actually very confusing

[@marzlene3]

Look into cabbage for chelating iron out of the body.

[@truthawaits4u458]

@@marzlene3 thank you,Marlene. I'll try that.

[@kenspinozastone7195]

I'm thalessemic trait, Mediterranean origin.

[@truthawaits4u458]

@@kenspinozastone7195 yup ..my family is of Spanish descent.

[@kenspinozastone7195]

@@truthawaits4u458 yep, I imagined. I try to consume a lot of greens and red meat with vitamin C, sun dried tomatoes and oranges. My parents are from Cyprus.

[@O-Demi]

For women it's important to remember that regular heavy menstruation (as in if you have to change your hygienic product more often than every 4-6 hours; or if every day looks like day 2 and 3 and there is no lessening of bleeding on, say, days 5 and 6) can be a symptom of something being wrong and you should consult a gyno. An ultrasound scan is a must in this case.

[@babewhowalks]

Once a woman turns 40, heavy bleeding is very common

[@gigafia5358]

I have had heavy bleeding for 10 years.i'm under 40 ! sometimes i cant go out side the house. I have cysts on my overies witch also gives me pain. I helped myself with taking iodine to flush mercury from my body,and shrink my cyst. Also women have to low progesteron this days witch makes the problem worse. Low progesteron and high estrogen gives you heavy flows. This also messes with you thyroid! Eat alot of camu camu berries to boost progesteron(vitamin c) daily kelp ore sea salt with kelp. Take raw liver capsules to boost iron/copper and se how you feel. Us women need to have control over our own bodies because most doctors are rubbish ore plain stupid! I learned a lot from dr ,berg🙏

[@babewhowalks]

@@gigafia5358 you def have a problem and are not the norm

[@babewhowalks]

@@gigafia5358 i don’t think dr’s realize how complex the female body is, we grow humans for god sakes

[@sabrinaandhusband7791]

I think eating foods that have a good amount of vitamin C can help as well making the iron absorbed. Thank you always Dr Berg 😊

[@mikelarry2602]

I eat my red meat with Sauerkraut.

[@sabrinaandhusband7791]

@@mikelarry2602 Ya. it's full of vitamin C too.

[@tyrese5089]

You need copper, too. It assist in helping the body absorb iron from the gut. Many people who are anemic are deficient in copper.

[@smileylady485]

@@sabrinaandhusband7791 sauerkraut is a saviour, i was wondering why he didnt mention vitamin c as it helps in absorbing iron

[@marzlene3]

That's why onions go so well with liver. And I wonder about the sauerkraut being made of cabbage which chelates iron, carries it out of the body.

[@dr.samierasadoonalhassani2669]

We learned in medical school that body absorp iron if it needs it and visa versa . Body absorb iron in ferrous state , hence Vit C will change iron from ferric state to ferrous state and help absorption.

[@Sozo_inc]

Dr. BERG - YOU ARE THE GURU. NOT JUST A GURU - THE GURU! - I so appreciate you!

[@Drberg]

Glad to be an inspiration.

[@CeciliaCarleen_Stories]

Good day Dr Berg May your life be filled with endless love and happiness. Thank you for all informations and all your great products. Cheers ✌️💛

[@Drberg]

Thank you!

[@NirofRan]

I will say this until it reaches as many people as possible because I know somany needs to hear it To everyone reading this comment, sometimes it feels like you should give up and quit but, don't stop hustling, keep pushing and trust the process, believe you will actually make it to the top someday. Stopping is never an option. Stay blessed, strong and focused I don't have so many subscribes but the few i have are so special to my struggle ♥️♥️

[@tamicoburton1504]

God Bless you 🙏🏽

[@MaevaBM]

Would you say that a copper IUD as a contraceptive can have a considerable impact on iron?

[@carolinelaronda4523]

Every time I attempt to supplement with iron I notice in about 1 day I feel very depressed - it dramatically affects my mood and I wondered if it was bc it was feeding certain microbes that produce endotoxins or any other type of toxic waste that effects me mentally .

[@BloodReaver7]

Use Moringa. Iron supplementation can affect your thyroid too

[@ahmedfaruqi1254]

@@BloodReaver7 Thanks for the tip!

[@aitornavarro6597]

Can you make a video on graying early? I'm only 32 and have tons of gray hair no way a Silver Fox but more than normal I think for my age, always had more than my friends since my early 20's, is it due to genetics? Health issues? Stress? Bad sleep?

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

not genetic - it's hereditary meaning how your family ate/eats. Seed oils (corn, canola), high carb, acidic, etc

[@katelewis536]

I have a huge fibroid which caused me to become anemic. I am persevering with keto and carnivore diets but the struggle for me is maintaining weight. I have always had a very fast metabolism and am very skinny. I’ve recently read and this makes sense that anemia to some extent can protect you from cancer and infectious diseases. When I’m doubt fast and pray.

[@Rene-uz3eb]

'...severe weight loss was noted in the iron loaded animals' Also weight loss is typical in hemochromatosis

[@Fairy_Gothmother]

I have Von Willebrand’s disease & am anemic. This is very helpful stuff! ☺️

[@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork]

Another excellent video! Thanks! In plants, iron is a precursor for the photosynthetic process.. and many plants today have iron deficiency among other "trace" minerals.

[@ilexevergreen5405]

😯 Causes are known? Depleted soil? Rapid climate change? ?

[@LesterSuggs]

Its a wonder I'm not dead already.

[@denamarie6308]

About 2 months ago i woke up to my head spinning, it lasted 2-3 wks. When it finally stopped i felt like i was always floating. My memory became extremely foggy, very low energy n constant tiredness. And my hair was coming out in clumps. My arms, fingers n 1 toe were getting numb and i had twitching in my left hand. The tiredness, fogginess started in January after i had covid. It took a long time to recover from it and i hadnt felt right since i had, with things only getting worse until the spins started. Anyway after noticing a pattern that seemed to go along with my menstrual i ran through every thing with my dr from my vid infection until the day i saw her. She checked my iron which does tend to drop but usually spikes back up. Well we think when i got covid it just knocked my body out of wack n my iron couldn't recover. A ferritin test came back @ 2, that was almost 3 wks after my mens ended. Last week i had my first iron infusion, i felt great the day after but now i can feel its about to drop again. I do have a second iron infusion on Friday but i don't think this will help long term. Your video has come at a great time for me🙏

[@margarettwilliams6462]

The tannic acid in tea also blocks iron absorption. So don't drink tea when you are eating red meat. Also vitamin C helps with absorption.

[@brandielupo7103]

Dr Berg! Thank you so much for all that you do. I have benefited so much from a lot of your videos and information. I appreciate you and sharing all of your research 😊

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help, thanks for watching!

[@bigosbro21]

If you have Crohn's and are anemic, you should talk to your doctor (or preferably ask for a referral to a hematologist) and ask to receive IV iron infusions. This bypasses the gut absorption issues and prevents infection and appendicitis caused/complicated by unabsorbed iron in the gut. As Dr. Berg said, bad microbes will feast on unabsorbed iron. Infusions have saved me. My gastros all tried to make me take iron supplements to fix my anemia, and it didn't work and actually irritated my gut. If you can't tolerate supplements, go the infusion route.

[@ibarusister4185]

please have your renal function monitored with iron infusion. I have stage 2 damage from two rounds of infusion

[@bigosbro21]

@@ibarusister4185 thanks for this. Never heard anything about the effects on the kidneys.

[@ysbrandgalama3529]

Bro, I’m in desperate need of help. I’m anemic for 2 years now. I miss 40 cm from my ileum and 10 cm from my colon. I have a permanent Sibo cuz of the surgery. I can’t absorb iron cuz of the sibo. You think infusion will help me? Thanks anyway

[@bigosbro21]

@@ysbrandgalama3529 I will defer to your doctor/medical team, but I would encourage you to request to be seen my a hematologist. They can run labs and make the determination. If you have compromised absorption and/or have had little or no success with oral iron supplements in the past, I would be sure to mention that to the hematologist.

[@elaine3642]

The cost per bag is crazy. I had to do 8 treatments one year. $$$$$ Insurance paid for most, but I still had a nice out of pocket cost. Best believe I take my iron pills and eat foods rich in iron.

[@andreaandrea6716]

I am so grateful for all the information you bring us, and so beautifully and clearly presented. Thank you so much!!

[@Drberg]

You're welcome. Thank you for your comment!

[@GoGoGadgetGiveadamn]

So let me get this straight... I was told by my doctor I have high cholesterol. Recommendations for that are to cut red meat and increase nuts/oatmeal intake to help with fiber. Recently I started yawning constantly which led me here. Where I am advised that it very much be an iron defficiency, and to fix that...I have to eat red meat and reduce nuts/oatmeal intake? What the hell am I supposed to do exactly?

[@nickbison5249]

Lactobacillus plantarum 299v has been shown to increase iron absorption from food. Worth a read of the studies.

[@prettypuppy6752]

Wow! That info is so interesting. I take Lactobacillus Plantarum for my IBS as it’s one of the few probiotics which are considered low in histamine. So your comment makes me wonder whether it’s helping to heal the gut and therefore increase iron absorption?

[@jeffrygreene2363]

Also Lactobacillus plantarum lp-115

[@andys8483]

Interesting 🤔 Seeing as I have both the nail problem & hair thinning/loss & the fact that I favour chicken over red meat 🍖 most of the time, I assume iron deficiency is a contributing factor in my case.

[@sayedzahra]

Today I got the results of my blood test and had iron deficiency, I was just thinking ways and boom here is the video from Dr berg! Lots of love

[@Drberg]

Happy to know that you found the information useful. Thanks for watching!

[@TZ2OurLittleDogToo]

an IMPORTANT note on this video would be that many of northern european ancestry actually have HIGH iron, hemochromatosis- and you definitely do NOT want to add iron to your diet in any form until you are checked for this!! get a fasting iron panel done and check ferritin levels.

[@simbalantana4572]

Problem is so many of us have trouble affording red meat nowadays

[@jaydamalley3398]

Doc, is red meat always high in iron? Or does it also depend on what the animal was fed?

[@Ashley--L]

Excellent question! I also want to know this

[@connect_the_dots7830]

Also what is the side effect of meat for animals that are injected with hormones,....

[@annamaria1972]

The best meat comes from grassfed cattles .

[@NordicFrog]

Red meat is always going to be high in iron.

[@the_resourceful]

What about iron in well water? What are the effects of it on the skin(showers, etc..)? I use a filtration system for drinking water. I am also over 60 and post menopausal.

[@suzannederringer1607]

I am definitely Iron deficient. I have been eating more red meat, but not enough. Will change my Grocery List immediately. Will also order the Betaine HCl. Don't know if my stomach acid is low - don't think so. Don't have Cancer or anything. But I'm 75 and I've been through several extremely stressful years (COVID Mandates were part of it) ... and my Face has gone yellowish/blemished, my Nails are brittle and I've had a bit of the 'spooning' on a couple of nails, and my Hair is somewhat thinner. All my life, I didn't eat much meat. I've been changing this over the past few months.

[@gojohngo106]

How are you feeling now? Hopefully better!

[@katamyk4638]

Beautiful doctor amazing information 🙂

[@Drberg]

Happy to know that you found the information useful.

[@typerightseesight]

cooking on cast iron can provide you with the daily recommended amount of iron for adult men. No matter what you are eating.

[@RoseRose-cw5be]

This is my question. We cook every meal (nearly) in cast iron. Is that an issue?

[@johngordon880]

Seriously....the rust?

[@piercenewby2406]

​@@johngordon880 iron oxide is rust

[@CherryRed1]

People who have excess iron will harm themselves following this idea, so you need to know your situation.

[@andrewmacdaniels212]

Is that the same type of iron? 🤔

[@cristinacruz6493]

What type of iron is used for iron infusions? i have absolute anemia due to heavy menstrual cycles, I have needed iron infusions many times. If the body cannot efficiently rid itself of the iron, where is the iron stored in the body if you do not bleed it out? Please do a video on this. I wonder if this anemia is the cause of my very high autoimmune titres of which doctors don’t know cause. I love your channel.

[@charliecroker6445]

Thank you Dr Berg , im veggie but i consume Spirulina and Chlorella on a regular basis will this be ok.

[@a.c.9993]

When i don't have enough iron I get formication. It's terrible. My sleep is also affected, as well as making me apathetic and depressed. I wish you would cover these as well. Thanks dr berg!!!

[@altimablackberry]

Yea the depression is so real with low iron

[@Aria-cd6dq]

Dr Berg makes medical videos on random topics so interesting. Appreciate the hard work. 🙏🏽

[@Drberg]

It's my pleasure! Happy to know you found the post useful.

[@Aria-cd6dq]

@@Drberg Dr Berg, you also seems to have some fake Dr Berg on your site. Just take a look at the other Dr Berg here!!

[@CYndibabI]

@@Drberg perimenopause and ME being on blood 🩸 thinner pills 💊 caused ME to need a blood transfusion and also that same time needed IV iron that was last august! just recently at the hospital 🏥 I was low on iron again and just told the doctor give ME IV iron! what iron supplement 💊 do you recommend for someone who doesn’t eat meat vegetarian/vegan? thank YOU 🙏🏻

[@rasplata]

spinach annihilates iron deficiency

[@marcosmartins5599]

Doctor Hi! , I'm Brasilian follower of your channel, this video was perfect... Could you make another video about ferritin highest the normal? 'Cause I suffer a lot with this... thanks in advance !

[@erinmeow8966]

I had my ferritin checked and it was higher than the range. I don't know why. I would have actually assumed I had low iron, but it was the opposite. I read that turmeric has been found to lower iron, there's a case study on it. I'll get it checked again because my doctor said inflammation can cause high iron.

[@mariechantalg]

You may have hemochromatosis

[@sarar5230]

Have you heard of iron overload aka Hemochromatosis?,that might be worth a look to perhaps discount

[@olive1502]

You have inflammation..High ferritin equals inflammation. It does not mean you have high iron.

[@cokefishtail]

I have ferritin 10 my daughter is 14 they aren't concerned about this how do you raise iron stores? Started taking iron with vitamin c but super exhausted...ugg. it's never ending battle

[@monicoben4740]

WOW SO TRUE! HAIR GETS CRISPY HARD LIKE CHIPS. MY DOCTOR SAID MY IRON IS LOW, I SAID I TAKE IRON TABLETS AND HE YELLED " STOP TAKING THEM! " IM CONFUSED? BUT I DO LOVE LIVER .

[@rachellazarus1855]

Love your videos Dr Berg.... I'm always on iron supplements because my menstrual cycle is like a miscarriage.....so heavy.....I'm always dizzy

[@ellengracepumaren3790]

Did your menstrual period normalize?

[@MrsMarks]

Be very careful. If it gets severe or goes on for too many days, see your doctor. Had this issue myself and needed a blood transfusion.. hysterectomy as soon as I could build up my red blood cells, which took 3 months. Needed hormone shots to stop the bleeding, which had side effects. A simpler method.. birth control pills can help regulate your periods and lighten the flow. Best wishes.

[@raeannaroylance5401]

That’s tough😞

[@naturallyteeb7698]

Awe man. How do you cope with it?

[@ArtfullyGifted]

Taking liver pills has been the best thing for me.

[@paulpaintshop103]

I suffer from Hemachomatosi so I have too much iron, the balance must be difficult to sort out as I'd never heard of it before being diagnosed.

[@stelladee325]

Heme Iron and Non-Heme Iron. Beef Liver 15. Red Meat 21. Dehydrated Beef Liver as supplement.

[@amrutakalantri9146]

Wheat grass juice helps to increase iron.... wheat grass contains chlorophyll oxygen carrier.... also helps in liver detoxification

[@silviaoino2648]

Hey Dr. Berg!! Yet another very informative video. Thank you.

[@Drberg]

You're welcome! Glad you found it useful!

[@narinderdhanju1482]

Thank u so much for this video Dr, I think I am lacking in iron because I got all these signs that you have explained in your video. God bless you and your family.

[@Drberg]

Glad to be an inspiration and I'm happy you found the information useful.

[@nahidaislam6729]

I have a thalassemia, so I can’t take iron , I always feel tied, my doc says when ever I will check doc they will say u have iron deficiency & doc will prescribe iron pill, tell them i can’t bez of my thalassemia 😒

[@paeade]

Donate blood regularly to lower excess unbound iron. Keep ferritin between 20-50 and hemoglobin above 12.5. Get a complete full iron panel. Most people have iron overload but don’t have hemochromatosis. Low iron is not that common but it’s about dysregulation of iron. Most doctors you go to have no idea about iron even if they test it. You must find a doctor that really understands iron overload.

[@karrskarr]

Very interesting! This begs a questioning of the correlation between oxidants, and iron, as seen externally like rust itself. I was considered slightly anemic in the early days, which was offsetted by brewyers yeast, and Slow Fe. Thank you Dr. Berg! LIKE

[@Drberg]

You are most welcome.

[@monsieurqueeley2197]

Thank you Dr. Berg. The video is very informative as usual.

[@Drberg]

Happy to know that you found the information useful. Thanks for watching!

[@helenmorgan3191]

I have Hemochromatosis which is too much iron. I found out through genetic testing at age 65. Regular blood tests don't really pick it up. I see a blood specialist, who did genetic testing. I have never been anemic.

[@mariechantalg]

Same here. I learned it thru a genetic test. I told my mother and interestingly one month after her doctor called to tell her she has hemochromatosis too! It’s not such a problem for me right now i have very heavy periods i guess.

[@sarar5230]

This runs in my family as well, my brother has it, Im trying to get my Dr to test for it, Im 59yrs. Links in with lots of skin/arthritis issues as well.

[@mariechantalg]

@@sarar5230 yes it’s genetic. My mom’s doctor told her she has it and i learned i have it a few months before my mom. The good thing for now is that i have heavy periods. I would love if dr berg could address that subject in a future video

[@marinaculp1849]

Helen Morgan, I was diagnosed with Hemochromatosis- I’m having Phlebotomy 2-3 time a year. That’s my only cure

[@marinaculp1849]

My Dr Hematologist said I can eat everything, just cut down on a red meat.

[@lanaj9555]

My iron has been low for years and then I had gastric bypass roux n y. (3 years post op) I have the spooning in my thumb nails. I am now trying a liquid iron supplement in my protein shakes

[@RioGirl16]

Is there a danger in high iron levels? I’m a female and mine is high.

[@Drberg]

See this video as it may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKOml4B4hp5_hrc Dr. Berg's Support Team.

[@Sam-jv1mn]

Hi Dr. Eric! I've suddenly got a big visuiblel vein near my eye(), now I am 26 years old. I know they can show better because of genetics, fat loss, aging, blood pressure, workout(?). I know there is several treatments for this, but I was just curious if you might think it can be diet causes or any vitamin defiency? I have started to do more of workout/weightlifing also, and I can see the vein obviously more visible then. Might the weightlifting helping it to become more prominent for permanent?

[@MatthiasHamilton]

i have a question, i am a model and as far as skin and iron go i take very good care of my skin (routine-wise) and get a facial once a month my skin always HAD a very rosy healthy undertone/glow to it... Which just mysteriously and inexplicably vanished. I thought maybe having had covid several time afffected my skin somehow but my Derm Said No. So you can guess having this happen to my skin and being a model are not a great combination :( After watching this i thought maybe its iron deficiency, because i dont eat red meat and my diet is very controlled for fitness and workout purposes. However. my hemoglobin is normal... BUT my derm told me my hemoglobin could be normal BUT conversely, i still could be iron deficient. She recommended a "Serum Ferritin" Blood test. Is this the right way to go? Thanks

[@Ilumiizoldyck]

Doctor my blood test, showed low iron saturation and low iron. But it is weird is that my Hemoglobin is high. Any thoughts on that?

[@tabindawaheed2643]

Thankyou Doctor.

[@Drberg]

Very glad to be of help, thanks for watching!

[@tabindawaheed2643]

@@Drberg My mother once recommended me to use nettle for Rheumatoid arthritis, but I was just_"you wanna kill me", but now I watched your video about the use of nettle and I am gonna try it.

[@rocega2005]

Another great video Dr. Berg. You are a recent discovery for me, and I do enjoy and find useful the information you share with us all. Can you refer us viewers to any of your videos with information concerning the opposite of anemia, more specifically to any information you might have on hemochromatosis. Thanks again for your great disposition to share with us your knowledge and help better our health.