Iron Deficiency Anemia (AVOID This!) 2024

[@ladinaii]

Has anyone else suffered anxiety from iron deficient anemia?

[@cristy7381]

@@ladinaii yes!

[@rhymhizsong4214]

@@ladinaii my aunt has shortness of breath from anemia I call them panic attacks, though. It's usually after a lunch at a steakhouse with 2-3 cups of caffeinated ☕ hot coffee sent her to the E.R. 3-4 times in a 6-week timeframe.

[@ladinaii]

@@rhymhizsong4214 Thank you for sharing. I thought it was just me.

[@xOrchid23x]

Yes absolutely!!

[@jenniferharris1726]

Yes! Me

[@ellenmelon88]

Omgosh i wish i found this video sooner! I was vegan for 7 years and had an ok run at first, then in the last 5 years i had 6 iron infusions and less than 2 months after each one id be symptomatic again. I ate all the right “iron rich” plant foods pretty much every meal, i was diligent about my health. I ate zero processed food, alcohol or sugar. Still struggling. I started eating meat 10 months ago after another infusion disappearing out of my system soon after having it. My iron levels were anaemic and shot through the roof after 6 weeks eating meat to the middle range of healthy. Been in normal range since. Now im week 1 carnivore and i feel like a superhuman!!! Thanks Doc!!!

[@OMGWUNSIU]

@Victornotcamper DOH 🤦

[@Braveheartfield]

@@ellenmelon88 yep, was vegan a year, vegetarian a couple years, pescatarian, now so many sensitivities, added chicken. Allergic to beef. Love leafy greens!

[@wincyverghese]

1. You need the Iron present in meat. (Heme iron) red meat, liver, etc. 2. Avoid tannins while eating your source of iron - liquids such as any coffee, tea, wine, most beers, fruit juices such as grape, apple, cranberry, any berry juice 3. No chocolate/cocoa. It decreases iron absorption 4. Less ripe the fruit, more tannin concentration. Similar for berries, bananas etc. (Unripe bananas have high tannins) 5. Avoid most nuts, beans, legumes and lentils. 6. Avoid rye, barley and sorghum 7. Avoid spices like cinnamon, clove, thyme and vanilla.

[@LanaMyslyvetsPlanners]

Cinnamon! Oh Nooo lol. I started buying tins of Wild salmon, thinking I would boost my Iron, 200 g is only 2% of my day, but a couple tablespoons of Pumkin seeds in my salad is 25%.

[@2_blAck]

@Mel C 😂Exactly my thoughts. I take 3 S Tonic once a week with OJ. Because it’s strong and causes constipation if taken daily 😣🤦🏽‍♀️🤪

[@carmelprayer3724]

Thanks

[@l_ifeefi_l1998]

How bout ginger, onion and garlic? They r spices too and very common in food.According to traditional Chinese medicine, spices actually worsen anemia .

[@LanaMyslyvetsPlanners]

@Leigh Leigh Raw green pumpkin seeds, I have never seen the white ones 👀 Are those better?

[@JaredMerlin]

I am a 54yo male, I was just diagnosed with iron deficiency, my hemoglobin was very low. Got blood work done. My Nurse Practitioner and my doctor told me because I had gastric bypass surgery and gallbladder/gallstones removal, my stomach is not absorbing the iron I eat much at all. They told me to take 65mg of iron with 500mg of vitamin C on an empty stomach. Unfortunately, I have had some side effects. Stomach cramps, complete flushing of my small & large colon (poopage) but they said it would take a while for my body to adjust to the intake of iron that has been missing. And this is something I will need to do for the rest of my life. Getting older is much more challenging than being younger.

[@ajnazatahm]

Suggestions to do your own research on: Betaine HCL to aid digestion/lack of stomach acid due to gallbladder removal Dried organ pills to take daily for your iron supplement (personal brand recommendation would be PaleoValley but I’m sure there are other options out there!) Take with warm water or bone broth Best of luck

[@Sunayana1993]

How can anyone prescribe iron and circle first thing on empty stomach??

[@willothewispl]

My Dr gives me Iron shots. A whole lot easier.

[@KatJaguar1122]

Sounds like you need to follow the advice in this video then. And of course, it would have been good to listen to him before getting a gastric bypass.

[@cactusladysouth1000]

@@Sunayana1993 what???

[@wildwolf2807]

Ken Berry, this has changed my life! I just wanted to say THANK YOU!!! I have been suffering with this for several YEARS now and my anemia has gotten so bad to the point of nearly losing my sanity and my job. The worst has been my SOB, weakness, fatigue, severe body aches & pains, anxiety, and insomnia. I have been LITERALLY dragging myself outta bed and trying to maintain employment, be there for my kids and my elderly mom who was diagnosed 2yrs ago with CHF and COPD. I just started taking a multivitamin with iron and I cannot believe the difference it has made! I didn't have ANY of those symptoms I mentioned above, and my anxiety seems to have vanished! I cried tears of JOY..😭🥰😭 watching this video. My doctor said he didn't see anything wrong with me, except my cholesterol.

[@MichaelSmith-fi8ni]

What multi vitamin did you choose to take?.. thanks

[@wildwolf2807]

@@MichaelSmith-fi8ni NatureMade Multi

[@MichaelSmith-fi8ni]

@@wildwolf2807 Hi there, thanks for replying... I looked at that brand (Naturemade multi) but I don't see any iron content in it

[@wildwolf2807]

@@MichaelSmith-fi8ni mine shows 18mg of iron.

[@anoxer18]

We're the same

[@alicejones7489]

Wow, this explains my decades of anemia, as I have eaten all the wrong foods and drink with meat and liver. Thank you so much Dr.Berry.

[@stroys7061]

Same here.

[@joannaoforiatta700]

@@stroys7061 😢

[@paulcharles137]

Why lie about the content of iron the body will observe iron from plant base than of meat beside the meat u will get is lace with bovine growth Harmone which is unhealthy Come on Dr, step into the truth of light

[@paulcharles137]

Dr u talk about iron what does iron do to the body I've you doubt know ???

[@principlemethods5281]

​@@paulcharles137 why so combative?

[@TreasureRescue]

I went keto/carnivore 2 years ago after hashimoto thyroiditis diagnosis with a (non cancerous) nodule. Just had my scan and it has shrunk by HALF! Thank you to you and Neisha 💖💖💖!

[@cherylmccray7463]

How did your nodule shrink I have one on my right thyroid & I don't want surgery to remove it if I don't have to & I have to get a biopsy to make sure it's not cancerous

[@TreasureRescue]

@Cheryl McCray I cut all carbs, sugars and starches. Growths feed off of all that so not having it mafe it shrink. Get the biopsy and best of luck 👍

[@pjcorgi]

@@TreasureRescue what did your daily diet look like

[@TreasureRescue]

@@pjcorgi I eat mostly red meat but eat chicken thighs pork and bacon too. Some fish, I do have salad once in awhile, zucchini, cauliflower. Use lard and bacon fat for cooking...and eggs too. If you slip up and eat something bad just get back on and ride the ride 😉.

[@w1975b]

@@TreasureRescue cauliflower is cruciferous, which contains goitrogens (enemy of thyroid). You might want to re-think consuming it.

[@BlueSix100]

I developed iron deficiency anaemia as a result of the chemotherapy drugs they gave me to treat my cancer. They gave me an iron infusion but I still feel I could do with another a few months later. It’s a good job that I love meat, especially liver and vegetables. Thank you for this very helpful video - nice, clear and concise.👍🏻

[@dreamcatchercreations_]

Thank you sooo much. I used all these tips and it helped my daughter so much. We believe she had low iron for a year. This early February 2024, my daughter had a doctor appointment & blood test, etc. Her iron was very low. It took about 5 months to build up her iron levels. I followed these tips for every meal for my daughter and she wanted to feel better so she was good with adjusting with every meal. Amazing!! These tips worked. She feels so much better. From New Brunswick, Canada 🇨🇦 (October 2024).

[@Edwardthe208]

Thank God for your daughters. ❤

[@preyn49]

Thank you Dr. Berry great information. I ate everything you mentioned while eating vegetarian. My hemoglobin was around a 6 during that time. I had to get iron infusions which was unpleasant not to mention a bout with anaphylaxis quite scary. It's not pleasant to receive large doses of steroids and benedryl through IV. After that scare I was told I needed to keep up the infusions which I did until my numbers went back up. Thank God I'm over that now I'm carnivore and loving the energy. I will share this video on my Facebook, I have a few friends who are vegan and suffer from anemia. Blessings to you and your beautiful family ❤️

[@Genius-ze5dc]

Sometimes I think it would be easier to not eat than try to remember so much.

[@Yiroza]

Right so many different and overwhelming amount of information ℹ️

[@andrewah15]

I thought the same thing whilst watching this. 🧐🤔

[@cactusladysouth1000]

😁😁😁😁

[@yvonneost12]

I don't eat much at all but chocolate is on my list and truck loads of coffee - so I guess I'm screwed.

[@101life9]

It's true. So much to avoid it becomes a burden😢

[@lgude]

I first suffered iron deficiency anaemia at about 5 years old, I’m now 80 and keto/carnivore so this really provides the information that has been missing for 75 years! That said I think I’m pretty ok except sometimes black tea after which is easy enough count out.

[@RareGem369]

Foods to eat Red meat - beef, lamb and liver Oranges Watermelon Pomegranate Pumpkin seeds Organic raw honey in warm water Use copper utensils and cast iron skillet

[@HA-kw7vq]

@@RareGem369 thanks

[@Braveheartfield]

@@RareGem369 oh my I eat a small watermelon and entire bag of mandarins a day along with 1/4 pomegranate with sea salt to prevent migraines! Didn’t know was helping iron levels! I take zinc, iron and copper, use cast iron and threw all aluminum OUT!! And black kitchen utensils

[@asiam1528]

Thank you for covering this been trying to bring my iron up forever 😑

[@argentgrove]

Well this was an eye opening, informative video. I am ketovore, eating mostly beef, bacon, eggs and cheddar cheese daily. Occasionally chicken. I was surprised to find out from bloodwork that I need to be supplementing iron even on that steady diet. I've been careful with green tea consumption because I was aware of how it affects iron absorption. I thought I was doing well. From this video, it would seem I am eating a ton of things that affect my iron. > I eat one small chocolate square of 72% dark chocolate after my meal. (ding) > I have one small snack a day made from: - heavy whipping cream - frozen raspberries (ding) - instant coffee (ding) - unsweetened dark cocoa (ding) - cinnamon and sometimes clove (ding and ding) - vanilla extract and sometimes vanilla powder (ding and ding) > For awhile I was drinking coffee with mct oil daily, too. Stopped that recently, at least. > I occasionally have a few cashews. (ding) This one probably isn't as bad as the daily use of so many of the others. Glad to understand why I was experiencing low iron on a strict meat-heavy diet. I've got some changes to implement. Thank you, Dr. Berry.

[@genuineimpulse9134]

If you come up with another snack idea that isn't liquid liver, I'm sure we can find other "bad" things in anything you find joy in.

[@paulawilkinson6341]

Me too am really low absorbing iron . I just couldn’t understand why ? I eat a keto based diet an few peices of dark choclate after my meal . I also make yogurt berries , seeds & nuts as my afternoon snack and drink a coffee after my meal . Am quite bad at the moment have no energy , always tired , heart palpitations and aches and pains in my upper arms an legs . I will look my diet over after watching this video 😮

[@vaderladyl]

it is not eliminating them altogether but timing them around iron rich meals.

[@kimberlyg123]

@@vaderladylthank goodness because it’s winter and not having any cold drinks in the morning is tough!

[@carobrown9498]

Thanks!

[@KenDBerryMD]

My pleasure Caro, thank you!

[@Anuuuu43]

It’s crazy no one here is talking about “the hidden herbs” by Anette Ray…

[@silviakmavakala5685]

@@Anuuuu43 what is that? Is it safe?

[@myaccount9498]

It's a book ​@@silviakmavakala5685

[@mabrouk642]

@@silviakmavakala5685 it is a book.

[@Braveheartfield]

@@Anuuuu43 yeah, will look up

[@robertbrown6531]

Scam

[@StudioGangster4U]

This explains exactly why I’m fatigued, I drink coffee all day, tea, nuts, and copious amounts of dark chocolate

[@cherimitchell8977]

You need to have your iron checked because all of your symptoms are also symptoms of too much iron in your blood.

[@cactusladysouth1000]

I was too until I got off my favorite thing COFFEE ! Coffee free for 50+ days now. It took me many times of trying to quit. But, I finally did it , I will not go back to that addictive drug. First week I thought about it every minute of every day ( tell me that's not an addiction.) It was much better the next week and got easier and easier every day. I can now meet friends at a coffee shop and have an herbal tea with no caffeine. It was worth getting off of it. 😁

[@vaderladyl]

you can still. Not just with an iron rich meal.

[@vaderladyl]

@@cactusladysouth1000 meh..I will never quit. No need to.

[@Tfouch09]

SAME

[@bonniehess816]

I recently started Dr. Gundry reds and I can't prove it...but I'm in a massive flare up with severe joint pain in my knees and wrist, hands..omg I have been in so much pain...my sister is a 30 year NP and I called her and she had me come over and started me on some higher dose meds (Nsaids) I'm starting to feel better..thank God because my knees were so swollen and my hands were in so much pain. She asked me what foods I was eating...because she knew I was on keto well the " Reds are full of acid and fruit skins and polyphenols!! I'm done with the " Reds"...I don't know if I have a iron problem...but I definitely have an inflammation problem 😕 no gullbladder, ibs, celiac, and eczema, and this severe joint pain....keto helps with some of this but not all..😏

[@goldenrule-jk3fq]

Thank you Dr Berry !! My hematologist never mentioned this !! Thank you very much !!

[@a.m.4216]

I'm currently pregnant, and never had iron deficiency until pregnancy, it's a struggle I'm due for blood work soon hopefully my iron levels went up. thanks for this video it was the perfect timing.

[@laylahassan704]

After I started eating 500 grams of liver every week and eggs every day I no longer need iron supplements. I feel better and my last five blood works showed no sign of iron deficiency.

[@Mahroo.Movahedi]

Dear Layla, I am suffering from Anemia and I had infusion. I am afraid now to take a coffee even one per day. I experience a miserable time during my menstruation. If you have any idea how can I gain my iron please let me know. Thank you so much

[@TamiLovesRioSamba]

Read what she wrote again. She has stated what helped her.

[@purity4all]

@@Mahroo.Movahedi you might want to look into beef spleen supplements. They are super high in bioavailable iron.

[@louispittman7367]

Nothing higher in iron than liver

[@hostiles1]

good but watchout ur cholesterol level too. clear that parts & rising other parts.. it will keep circling

[@liza_lou]

Yes I have low iron, this video is helpful, thank you!

[@lightningkickroman2674]

Sending this video to my Mom. She is anemic and her doctors can’t find reasons why. She does drink a lot of tea. I did share with her that before I donate blood I stop all caffeine in my diet for at least 1-2 weeks to ensue I’m able to donate.

[@boink800]

Does she drink tea with her meals? That's a big point.

[@lightningkickroman2674]

@@boink800 yes she does, drinks tea at each meal. She’s 66 years old and she’s told me she’s addicted to tea. I told her to slowly cut back. Her doctors are telling her that she has a bleed somewhere, that’s why she’s anemic and they are going to find it and after all their tests, they found nothing. I told her it’s most likely her tea intake.

[@boink800]

@@lightningkickroman2674 Tea and coffee do not stop heme iron absorption, though tea and coffee can stop non-heme absorption. She should get an 'anemia panel' test so that you can see where she stands in regards to iron.

[@lightningkickroman2674]

@@boink800 I will. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@marvamason]

Great video for a problem I have had for many many years. Keto has actually been the lifesaver. Since starting keto 2 1/2 years ago, my iron levels have increased and leveled out. I’m no longer taking the iron supplements and eating a lot of red meat. This is much needed information.

[@marvamason]

I just had a doctors appointment today and because of keto, and the iron deficient anemia I’ve had for years, I have gone from a 5 hemoglobin count to 11+ (with no supplements) By sticking to a keto lifestyle.

[@Littlecatsanctuary]

@@marvamason hemoglobin is important but it’s not a measure of iron status. Your doctor needs to be running a full iron panel that includes ferritin (iron stores) and transferrin saturation %. Most docs aren’t doing the proper tests. Wishing you continued success and optimal health.

[@marvamason]

@@Littlecatsanctuary Thank you. I will ask for a full iron panel before my next appointment.

[@jmaegm]

Keto,? Keto doesn't have iron, so you're delusional big time

[@patinazir8673]

​@@Littlecatsanctuary exactly

[@Littlecatsanctuary]

Thank you for this video. I ended up needing 26 intravenous iron infusions and was facing blood transfusions my iron deficiency anemia was so bad. The symptoms were horrific. My heart rate and blood pressure and sweating was so high during the “episodes” it caused that my doctors were wondering if I had a pheochromocytoma secreting adrenaline. Nope, it was the iron deficiency! My iron deficiency went undiagnosed for years because it didn’t cause low hemoglobin until the end. It wasn’t discovered until they did an actual iron panel.

[@cherylmccray7463]

My hubby have to have a iron infusion coming up because he's anemic & his iron is low, the Dr don't tell you these things

[@Millielai12]

​@@cherylmccray7463 Try taking dates,chicken liver. It help tremendously. Opt for warm or hot water instead of ice cold water.

[@aquisces9532]

@MrBearcat68 Wow!!!! you just described what I have been going through for the last 4 years! After a massive blood loss in 2019 i tried nourishing myself My Doctor keeps checking my hemoglobin but it came back at 10-11. What type of anemia did you have? I have these "episodes" the sweats and heart racing, head pressure and dizzyness almost like my brain is missing oxygen! Can you provide more information please 🙏🏽 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😭😭😭 I'm so desperate to heal myself from this!

[@Eagle-eagle1]

Hey what was your ferritin level , and how have you increased things ?

[@maar1531]

You mentioned beans inhibit iron absorption due to tannins content. But we read every where that beans are high in iron and should be consumed to improve iron. So is that not true?

[@audreygregis8721]

Dr. Berry, I just LOVE you!! I just had this conversation with a friend whose doctor told them to take a plant iron! Now I have even more to back up what I told her about the plant iron they were taking. She and her husband paid a hefty sum for this doctor's so-called elimination diet nutrition program...when I suggested, as an Integrative Health Coach, who wouldn't have charged them a thing, to just try eating a Carnivore diet. And, all the foods you mentioned are also high in oxalates.

[@philipambler3825]

Putting Mg in your water, will help.

[@boutch1993]

This doctor only forgot to tell that heme iron is associated with cancer. So, even though the absorption is in fact better, it is not recommended at all to have a carnivore diet as it is very poor in vitamins and some minerals. Also, non heme iron can be much better absorbed when you consume vitamin C and beta carothen together. You can, for example, have you're supplement with an empty stomach accompanied with lemon juice.

[@audreygregis8721]

@@boutch1993 The Carnivore diet, eating nose to tail, provides us with all we need in vitamins/minerals. My comment is TWO years old. Do you scroll thru videos all day long to find CV videos you can comment on??? I've now been CV for 5+ yrs. There are many, many interviews with ALL these CV doctors with people who have reversed cancers eating CV. Actually, Amber O'Hearn, a CV for over 15yrs, found that the USDA did ZERO testing when it claimed there was no Vit C in meat, when there IS Vit C in meat. That's why when those sailors got scurvy, yet the ship captains did not, those captains were eating dried MEAT, while the crew were fed biscuits. Take your vegan agenda elsewhere.

[@Ari-ih2nl]

This message did NOT recommend a carnivore diet !

[@gokumasteredultrainstinct1]

I will share with my wife who's iron level was 6. She consumes most of these. Thank you.

[@dijonvolner6024]

6????? Oh myyyy 😮

[@guesttguest7685]

I cannot thank you enough for the knowledge you shared in this particular video. I was desperately and unsuccessfully trying to increase my dangerously low iron level. I incorporated more beef, more bison and liver into my diet but the absorption wasn't where it should be. My iron increased just a little only to decrease again. Now I see that I was doing it all wrong. I sprinkled every piece of red meat and liver with thyme and/or cloves, I ate a considerable amount of dark chocolate 'to increase my iron any way I could', I consumed avocado with eggs, drank herbal tea, very very occasionally a glass of beer or a glass of wine with my meat or had it with a piece of bread. I have been short of breath on and off for years! I didn't know tannines were undoing all my efforts. This can be life changing for me. Thank you.

[@yoyo21926]

take 1mg copper, 15mg zinc in that balance. i wouldnt be suurprised thats what youre craving in order to use iron. the body recycles iron and needs copper to use it. it needs constant copper and zinc, mainly copper but must be balanced properly with zinc.

[@SmilePlease0073]

Did you get results?

[@infinitelyblessed1778]

I’ve been vegetarian my who life. I always knew that I was anemic and was prescribed iron supplements when I was a young child. They made me so nauseous I couldn’t take them. I stopped worrying about my anemia until recent years as I have started connecting the dots between my anemia and health issues. I started taking grass fed beef liver on most days. I did notice that on days that I eat or drink a lot of the foods/drinks on your list I feel like the life is draining out from me in the following days.

[@trishmickey]

Thank you for this @DrKenBerry I have been treated for IDA for years and this is the first time I have ever heard of “tannins” (amazing)

[@3cardmonty602]

I just went into anemia after having an endoscopy/colonoscopy procedure. My Hemoglobin went from 12 to 11 to 9 now. Surgeons performed an emergency endoscopy this past Sunday. I’ve been eating Liver - I had some Tuesday and I’ll have some today (Friday). The liver really helped.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

😏👌 That's the best ...

[@yeahexceptno]

I am going for both of these procedures in early October. My hemoglobin is 97g/L, down from 124 and ferritin is 4 but I am having these done per the request of my Dr to find out why I don't seem to be absorbing iron.

[@pramuanchutham7355]

@@yeahexceptno maybe you drink lemon juice with lots of citrates that depletes copper needed for the enzyme Ceruloplasmin (with 8 copper atoms) that you need for iron-transport into the body. See Morley Robbins: My Theory on Everything...especially the no-no Tables at the end.

[@yeahexceptno]

@@pramuanchutham7355 Thanks! I'll definitely check that out

[@musicalconnie6216]

@@pramuanchutham7355 Thanks - I love lemons so will look into this

[@janet7561]

Great information. I've had a low iron for years but since the past year to now, I constantly feel lightheaded and find it challenging to do home chores or go out to get groceries or run errands. I am taking an iron supplement as Dr recommends but seems my body really isn't absorbing much of this iron.

[@kingdomannie4717]

This is exactly what's happening to me

[@valerie3977]

I'm celiac & went vegan 6 months ago. I became anemic, had a boutique of Epstein-Barr and caught covid all in the same month. I've been taking prescription iron pills & I can barely get out of bed. The 2 videos on anemia are invaluable, they've connected the dots for me. I will be eating "therapeutic meats & eggs " now. Hopefully I'll recover.

[@LibbySherman]

Check your thryoid

[@marieharris1230]

I have been suffering with severe fatigue, severe somnolence, shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness, headaches. I eat very very little flesh food. I just found out my hg was very very low.

[@patriciadyer6299]

Having your hg very low is excellent. Mercury is very toxic to the body. I think you meant fe, which is the symbolic element for iron.

[@susannestieglitz7707]

Wow, I’m kind of speechless. I am just at the beginning of trying to understand what to do now that I’ve learned I have low iron absorption issues. and yeah, I’m one of those that has been on a mission for decades to figure out why I am always so tired and weak. This information is like profoundly helpful.

[@guesttguest7685]

I cannot express how deeply I relate to this, Susanne. I feel so relieved that now I know the reason behind my ever-present fatigue.

[@raeward1605]

Wonderful information, thank you very much. My iron levels have historically been low since I was a teenager. I am 67yrs old now, having had lots of iron injections, pills and even infusions. This information may be the answer I have been needing for years. Thank you again..👍😁❤🇳🇿

[@carrieteeps6224]

Donated blood today and iron was 47. Thank you for the video and tips! Heme-powered by moose and beef! 👏 After anemia due to a fibroid the size of a grapefruit (and cruddy diet), I am so blessed to be able to donate blood now.

[@audreyschachinger1152]

Iron serum is fluctuant in blood. Check your morning fasting ferritin and transferrin saturation (should be over 100 and 20% for no iron deficiency but optimal ferritin between 150 200 and transferrin sat around 35 %. Ferritin also can be a false high if any reason of chronic or recent inflammation, so transferrin saturation is the real cut off in these cases.

[@natashashere]

Did you have to surgically remove the fibroid?

[@autumnfeldpausch5539]

Well this was informative! Had absolutely no clue tannins were in anything else other than wine, coffee and tea. Holy crap. And didnt know something like this would contribute to the iron anemia issue. Perhaps this explains when ive seen many folks still tired after drinking a pot of coffee? I'm sure it would have to do with those who arent diagnosed mainly and long term.

[@kriscullinan3810]

Wow, Dr. Berry! Just wow! I have had severe anemia from celiac disease. Had two blood transfusions over the years and most recently had iron infusions three years ago. My iron levels have been good since the infusions. I see a hematologist and have my levels checked regularly. Seeing all the things you say to avoid has me wondering if my levels would be even higher if I avoided the tea that I love to drink and avoided any beans (though that's pretty limited since keto), berries, and chocolate.

[@ejuarez8252]

What's your experience with the infusions?

[@kriscullinan3810]

@@ejuarez8252 the iron infusions took 4 weeks about an hour each time and they helped build up my iron in the blood to the point where my iron levels are good every time they check (been 3 years now) and I'm no longer tired like I used to be.

[@jennimoto7237]

Are you by chance rh negative? I am having same issues and I am rh negative. Wondering if thst has anythjng. To do with it

[@DeidreMichelleIngram]

Hi Dr. Berry & thank you for sharing this information! I’ve been diagnosed as anemic for awhile now. It had seemed to get better & now seems to be decreasing again since my last dr visit on Thursday, January 9 and now I’m being scheduled to see a hematologist in March for further evaluation. I do drink 1 to 2 8oz cups of dark roast caffeinated coffee daily. Love reg caffeinated sweet tea occasionally. I also consume quite a bit of green fruit smoothies. I LOVE liver and I usually eat mine with rice 🍚 Or potatoes 🥔 & gravy. I’m going to take this information you have provided and use it to my advantage starting today as I’m planning to cook liver today! 😋 I will plan to come back and update on this message after my visit to Hematology early March and provide updated info on how my blood is doing. ♥️

[@dukeofearl1765]

This answers so many questions!!! For the past 5 months, I've been doing keto to lose weight and feel better. Well I lost 60 lbs in 4 months and have been on a plateau for the 5th. I feel a little better, but not great. Come to find out, adding vanilla and cinnamon to my 5 cups of coffee a day, eating peanut butter with my celery, and having pure dark chocolate to reduce my sweet cravings, all added up to reduced iron. To the point I was fatigued after little exertion and would get dizzy upon standing. Thanks for the amazing timely information!! Next step for me is to do carnivore 30days, see how it does for me

[@vaderladyl]

it is not eliminating them but timing them around iron rich meals. All of those are still nutritious, just watch the tannin contents.

[@thistlemoon1]

Found this out years ago but fortunately have no problems with either iron deficiency anemia or absorbing from plants since I love iced tea.

[@10AntsTapDancing]

I have been struggling with IDA for years and have to have infusions even though I'm 90% carnivore. Dr never said anything about tannins. I drink mostly tea, some coffee, don't drink alcohol, don't eat grains, legumes, bean or nuts and no fruit. They think it's my heart or I'm bleeding somewhere. Facing gastroenterology and an angioplasty both for a second time. Even though you've armed me with knowledge to go on with Dr Berry I'm angry now ( not at you, at my Dr). Will eliminate tannin containing foods and see how it goes :)

[@Sirie7206]

This is so true! I started drinking coffee and chocolate again and iron has drastically gone down again. Going to limit them again.

[@swlehmann4551]

Thank you! Thank you! This is such good information. I have had to have iron transfusions, but haven't had any for many years as my doctor had retired. I haven't found a new doctor to follow-up with this. Again thank you so much for this information. Bless you for all you do with helping getting us the information.

[@lizzieb6311]

Such a great video. I have suffered from IDA for 20 years..I’m also consume unsweetened tea with EVERY MEAL and usually have raspberries or blueberries in my dinner/lunch salads. Wow! No more berries or tea with my meat meals. Thank you! That is along list! 😅

[@BiggieCheese45]

If you still can't absorb Iron, make sure you don't have H. Pylori, a stomach ulcer, and or a higher pH for stomach acid, as they affect your ability to absorb Iron among all other vitamins and minerals. Zinc and Salt help make HCL for better stomach acid to properly breakdown nutrients and absorb them.

[@miriam2909]

You're probably right. I felt so under nourished and sick with h pylori.After being treated I bounced right up after I realised I was so deficient in everything and taking supplements. Now my diet is pretty much enough.

[@w1975b]

I think iodine also plays a role in stomach acid production.

[@miriam2909]

@@w1975b that's very interesting because I've had my thyroid removed. 🤔. I wonder if there a connection because iodineand thyroid are related

[@w1975b]

@@miriam2909 iodine is still required by every cell in the body, most people probably don't know this (they know about the thyroid needing it). A former coworker had her thyroid removed so was taking synthroid. I told her about coconut oil (not carnivore, I know) and she started taking 1 spoonful every day, her drug dose had to be reduced because the coconut oil was helping.

[@w1975b]

I may not have told her about iodine at the time, if I didn't know every cell still needs it. Can't remember everything over the years lol

[@claudettesaunders9486]

Thanks Dr Berry. It's very enlightening. I've been eating the wrong foods, which helps caused me a lot of grief.

[@vaderladyl]

they are not wrong, they just shouldn't be eaten with an iron rich meal.

[@ivanmijatovic1980]

This is GOLD ! I cut my afternoon coffe the moment i saw this. Thank you very much 👍

[@LanaLove-k1j]

I’ve been doing EVERYTHING wrong… Good God!

[@npcarnivore]

I will use this information while treating my patients.

[@evelynwilliams1400]

Thank u for this information

[@JoeCools]

Dr.Berry, you are the best. Thank you for all that you and your lovely wife do, Congrats on the new little one, I've been away for a while, and I'm just now catching up on your video and love the Instagram ones.

[@michaelsmommyjrb7405]

😱 wow… after open heart surgery and profound menstrual bleeding… I had a ferritin level of 2. My GP figured it out when I wasn’t getting any help with the cardiologist. Low ferritin has the same s/s as a heart attack in women. I still remain on the low end of normal and didn’t realize that my old diet was probably contributing to me not absorbing the iron. Hopefully my iron and ferritin improve with the PHD!! Thank You 😊

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Mine dropped to 11 from 22 after 3mos on iron pills lol I just didn’t absorb it N I was a single mom, hsling 2 young kids, and working My insomnia was horrible too Phun times

[@nibabi]

My level ferritin levels is 6. I’ve been taking iron but it’s not helping. I’ll probably go with iron transfusion.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@nibabi take lactoferrin with the iron pills Only way I can absorb iron Figured it out couple yrs ago-stupid dr couldn’t tell me this 🤦‍♀️

[@michaelsmommyjrb7405]

@@nibabi I was seeing an oncologist to rule out a disorder and he told me with my ferritin so low I would need IV iron infusions because the gut is a poor absorber of iron. I was really blown away by what Dr Berry said in this short. I had no clue so much can prevent absorption.

[@michaelsmommyjrb7405]

@@nibabi I meant the gut is a poor absorber of supplement iron when it’s so low like ours

[@ceilconstante640]

Deeply appreciate being able to freely learn this!! Thank you SO MUCH Dr. Berry!! I had fatigue for a long time and didn't realize it was caused by my "healthy" vegetarian diet!

[@boink800]

This is one of the very worse problems with the so-called vegetarian diet -- the lack of iron.

[@LastTrump7]

Dr Ken Berry..Suppose you have the opposite problem of high Hematocrit 50-52, Hemoglobin 17-18.5…but with normal iron levels, how do you lower that? Hematologist ruled out any known cause?

[@boink800]

@@LastTrump7 Do you ever donate blood?

[@LastTrump7]

@@boink800 I never had until two years ago. I have three times since then. Hemoglobin was 16.7, 16.7 and 18.5 those 3 times. Last one was month ago. I have not been able to donate every 3 months like I wanted to but seen no lowering in the three times I did though 4-8 months apart.

[@awakeneddaughter3001]

Legumes are a good source of iron. So I'm wondering why animal sourced iron is deemed a better option. Could there be another factor at play here?

[@チェリーブラッサム-z9q]

Damn it. Coffee and dark chocolate? You killed me.

[@GladysAmelia]

Same here. I’m hoping small amounts between meals won’t be harmful.

[@sylon7717]

Just take a supplement

[@infinitig37x84]

Basically don’t eat 🤷🏾‍♀️just saying

[@shelleweber2564]

He was just saying not to eat in within a certain period of taking iron.. he didn't say you cannot consume those things at all

[@TheRuckFarm]

Only for a little while (maybe an hour or two) before and after eating the iron-rich meal 🥩

[@mkshffr4936]

My situation is the opposite in that I tend toward high ferritin. Bring on the tea.

[@MegaCaprice123]

My husband has ongoing anaemia and his cardiologist thinks a recent stroke my husband had was caused by anaemia. He is on iron tablets but the anaemia refuses to go. My husband has had a fit test for internal bleeding and this was negative. Interesting point about the tannins as my husband has a glass of wine each day and drinks coffe and tea. Thank you so much for a very informative video.

[@genuineimpulse9134]

Most iron tablets for most people do not provide bioavailable iron. It's sort of like the iron in Wheaties. It doesn't matter how much iron there is, if it 's just passing through you.

[@penultimania4295]

So your husband is an alcoholic.

[@garydonnison3836]

I eat meat, eggs and fish only……..I drink water only except for two coffees in the morning……..I have conquered type 2 and I’ve lost 41 kgs so far and I’m still loosing weight…….I feel fantastic, me energy levels are off the charts, my eyesight is no longer blurry from type 2, my neural neuropathy is fully resolved…….at 60 years old I’m a new man and I’m far more mentally alert and well adjusted than I was before……..my message IS that eating a zero carb carnivore diet is extremely effective if you want to actually heal your body and your mind…….listen to doctor Berry, I did !!

[@janemiddleton9509]

I regularly give blood. It is amazing how my iron has gone up since I am carnivore. From August to August, it has gone up to off their charts. Eat right people.

[@rhondae8222]

Thanks for sharing this information🙂

[@jeffschollmeyer5247]

Great content!

[@toniechouteau3866]

Oh my gosh! No wonder my energy was going down. Thank you for this video.

[@sariputri9687]

Thank you Dr Berry🙏🏽🙏🏽 I have watched other Doctors videos regarding anemia but only Dr Berry comes up with straight forwards solutions! And I love the approach of what to avoid! Dr Berry you helped me a lot! I have you and your family in my prayers for great health and excellent life 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Laura-rx9mp]

argh. Please give me examples of what I can eat!!!! or how long after my Meat meal can I have the berries, wine and nuts. Thank you

[@carolinelaronda4523]

Wow I drink pomegranate juice ( Just googled it is high in tannins ) and berries with my turkey sausage and eggs for breakfast. Lunch and dinner ends with 2 squares of dark chocolate .. been doing this for 2 years. Just found out I’m very anemic . This explains everything . I also have extremely heavy periods .

[@JoachimBTube]

Thank you Dr. Berry! You always seem to have answer spot on to my questions. I'm just about to turn 60 and have transformed myself to a carnivore during the last year and lost some 90 pounds in the process. I have done OMAD for the last 6 months and I have started donating blood. My hemoglobin came down from 152 to to 142 in 4 months. I think I should conclude the culprit is that glass of red wine that I regularly have with my meal. Again, thank you for producing your high value content

[@derekking870]

Dr Berry thank you for what you do!!!!!

[@judithjackson1086]

Thank you this is so informative!! majority of the tannins foods are part of my cultural foods!

[@ruthmariesub]

I read all the reports and for those of you freaking out! No worries these are mot long term studies and generally one meal! Also, many of the studies don’t discuss non-heme vs heme! So, heme iron doesn’t reduce significantly ig tannins are present! Also, wait an hour before consuming tannin rich food if you are concerned. Adding vitamin c rich foods also helps with iron absorption. I’m surprised the doc didn’t read the reports accurately and one report said meat iron or heme forms are not affected by tannins unless in huge amounts! Also, long term there isn’t enough research, scientist’s suggest that the body adapts to the tannins and your absorption will increase in non-heme sources!😊

[@jamescalifornia2964]

😊👍 This channel headed towards 3M subscribers ... 🌟

[@noway3783]

Dr.Berry you saved my hide by doing a video when covid hit. You said you were doing this vedio to answer questions about what the media was not covering. It was you that tripped my alarm. Been following you since, you are amazing! Thank you for being real and for the people not the pharma. We can all stand to learn from what you teach. Happy New Year.

[@mrs6771]

VERY GOOD INFORMATION . I WAS EATING ALL THE STUFF THAT YOU MENTIONED WITH IRON . OMG . 😫 .THANK YOU VERYMUCH 👍🏽 FOR THE INFORMATION !!!

[@Highdesertqueenie]

Dr. Berry….bless you for the amazing video’s you and Neisha continuously do for our benefit. I just had a light bulb moment with my recent diagnosis of low iron. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@sibelsibel7593]

Merhaba ketojenik beslenmede neler yiyebilirim.Tesekkür ederim 🙏

[@hollyberry7145]

Thank you Dr Berry. Useful information.

[@jaycarlton2010]

Awesome video. This information will help me to do just the opposite as my ferritin and iron levels are on the high side of normal. Most of the foods and drinks you described are something that I enjoy, so instead of eliminating pasture-raised red meats, I will follow your recommendations to prevent the absorption of heme iron. Keep up the good work!

[@CHARLESSBRONSON]

So how long after or before can we drink these or eat these things?

[@mattpack7660]

My Ferrous Sulfate supplement bottle says for maximum absorbtion take it on an empty stomach one hour before a meal or 2 hrs after a meal.

[@sallylee4647]

Great information! Thank you!

[@1rocknroy]

This the most helpful and timely Dr Berry video I've seen out of hundreds. I have been eating Practically ALL the items you mentioned along with meat and eggs while getting weaker and weaker. I offer my complete gratitude.

[@PropagandaAI]

You’ve been getting weaker and weaker listening to him?

[@1rocknroy]

@@PropagandaAI Weaker eating tannins. Now I know it was most likely Transiting Neptune opposing my natal Sun as well as Transiting Sun opposing Transiting Neptune.

[@ccaselli7]

Thanks. I thought tannins etc only stopped non heme iron absorltion.

[@laurieannerodriguez5946]

Thank you very much, this is very important!

[@sammymakeitmakecents]

Yup. I learned all of this in 2013 when I tried to naturally increase my ferritin, which was at 4. I took an animal based iron supplement and avoided coffee, chocolate, and dairy. Took it with OJ to help absorption. Within three months my ferritin increased to 40.

[@TheLisare2]

Can u pls tell me the iron u took,thanks

[@sammymakeitmakecents]

@@TheLisare2 I just took a brand that used desiccated liver. It’s pretty easy to find a brand that uses this form of iron.

[@nono-wc6gc]

but did you eat beans, legumes, spices etc with meat

[@DeepikaV]

What is OJ?

[@yohennydelacruz7376]

@@DeepikaV orange juice

[@ste9071]

I was just diagnosed with a dangerously low HB, it was 5.8. I think the Doctors were surprised I was still alive, telling me I've been very lucky to get to the hospital when I did. I had 3 blood transfusions over night and it brought my HB back up to 7.2. I am now taking Ferrous Sulfate 200MG tablets daily, and eating more meat. It's only been two days since the blood transfusion and I still have to undergo a number of tests to work out why it dropped to such a dangerous and life threatening level. They think I've had a GI Bleed or Intestinal Bleed, although the CT Scan didn't show an active bleed. I still feel weak and unwell, but I am hoping to slowly improve over time. My symptoms were horrific, I couldn't breathe properly, could hear my heartbeat in both ears, was Tachycardic and felt light headed every time I stood up and moved about. I had those symptoms for 10 days straight and just assumed I was poorly, I am so thankful I decided to go to hospital, I don't think I'd have survived much longer, in fact the Doctors told me, another couple of days at best, I'd have suffered a heart attack, stroke, multi organ failure or simply fallen asleep and not woken up. Thanking my lucky stars right now!

[@vacaloca5575]

Hi, great video. Thank you. I was wondering if ACV is included in your list, because some say that it is actually good for Fe-def anemia because of the acid, but what about the tannins? Is the amount of tannins too small to be significant in ACV, perhaps, since it is something we consume in very small quantities?

[@monicarynowiecki6469]

Thank you so much. I have had to do iron infusions a couple times a year for years. I am a big coffee and black tea drinker. I have never heard this before.

[@MrAlawadaa]

Hi, i like your video, informative. does apple cider vinegar contain tannins ?

[@annejames890]

Thank you for this informative video . I was told I have anemia . I never had low iron levels until I turned 61

[@jennys2322]

So the blueberry kale smoothie to reverse non-alcohol fatty liver disease is a no-no if I have anemia?

[@BenjesBride]

Fructose is one of the worst things you can consume for NAFLD.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Smoothies do not reverse fatty liver

[@DR_1_1]

Don't take the smoothies after eating your source of iron...

[@RoyatAvalonFarms]

What are the signs and symptoms of IDA? How would one know they have it. Thanks.

[@stephenolive970]

Wow! I may be hurting myself by eating my meals with tea and coffee. Thank you!

[@mattpack7660]

Me too! My Ferrous Sulfate tabs say to take the supplement on an empty stomach an hour before eating or two hrs after a meal. Be well.

[@piperuk5366]

Yep, I was really enjoying a cuppa after a big bowl of mince and Liver 🤦‍♀️

[@genuineimpulse9134]

@@piperuk5366 Now you can have liquid liver as a beverage!! And not much else

[@TheHolisticBabe]

What a life saver. I’ve been doing all of this!

[@nono-wc6gc]

you don't eat fruits beans and legumes around meal times too?

[@SmilePlease0073]

Did you get results?

[@bethk8149]

I have very low ferritin levels and since supplements weren't working I had to get injections. They didn't work either. While getting the injections they offer water, tea and coffee so I started bringing my own coffee. Shouldn't the infusion center have know they're offering counter-productive beverages. Now I know so I'll fix my dietary issues. Perhaps that will help. Thank you Dr. Berry.

[@nancyhickman9789]

I went to give blood several months ago and they told me I was low in iron. I will look into how I can have my liver and onions and a side salad.

[@winterfall309schannel7]

What is there left to eat

[@dreamofmermaids]

Meat

[@NYXWINS]

She’s a Neanderthal

[@michiibelle777]

I would like to know myslef

[@dianngrasso3677]

I can’t repay you for the hope you have given me! Hope is a powerful tool!! Thank you so so so much ♥️❤️♥️

[@brakeme1]

Male carnivore hospitalized with anemia here. I think what did me in was a seemingly healthy additive…green tea extract!…and macadamia nuts. I used to drink 4-5 energy drinks per day with the green tea extract. 1 lb of nuts per day too.

[@dianavp9054]

A pound of nuts is a heck of a lot of oxalates, too! Amazing that you could digest that much without constipation!

[@chevyiceraw]

Eating plants is keto not carnivore. Do you mean keto?

[@ashleycerullo1456]

Carnivore is about eating clean and eliminating harmful substances. Drinking that many energy drinks is a problem

[@amel-jg5ui]

This is so timely. I have low hemoglobin despite eating a lot of red meat and taking Heme iron supplements. I’m going to try this decreasing these foods to see if it helps. Than you!

[@lisapop5219]

I made this mistake twice. The first time I became very iron deficient, I drank a lot of tea, almost every meal. The 2nd time I was eating a lot of berries and nuts, I mean a lot. I had to get infusions but never any dietary advice other than eat meat (I was eating it every day)

[@tarshacross3478]

Can I ask you what type of nuts? I eat tons of nuts a day like 2/3 cans of 6oz a day I crave them so bad. The planter salted today I had my first iron infusion treatment have 3 more to go still doing my Research all this still new to me

[@paoloa.1821]

I am 33 year old male, anemic. I'm also a tea enthusiasts, I drink tea in the morning in a fasted state. Also drink tea every after the meal. Now I can't do all the things I loved. I'm always dizzy, having shortness of breath. Pale looking. I'm getting depressed on my situation.

[@doloreswinsbarrow1110]

Thanks for sharing, Dr. Ken.

[@CarisaRealtor]

Another helpful video! Indigo Nillie recently had to get supplemental iron. She was carnivore and still low iron!

[@gladysbigg77]

I'm not sure she was carnivore. She has said a few times she thought carnivore was too extreme and wouldn't do it. I could be wrong.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Yes , maybe tannins in the diet ?

[@Paula-po9kx]

I am not sure she stuck to any certain diet.

[@key2lyfe]

She also was diagnosed with Sibo which blocks irons absorption

[@gretelhance]

Is that a person?