Iron Deficiency ANEMIA Solution (Absorption Problem Resolved) 2024

If you have Iron Deficiency Anemia it seems you are always instructed to take pills/supplements, infusions/transfusions, but very seldom is a proper human diet discussed. There are plants that contain lots of iron, but if you can't absorb this iron, then it doesn't fix the problem.
There is a kind of iron that all humans can readily absorb, it is the kind of iron humans have been absorbing for eons. This video will help you understand which sources of iron will actually fix your Iron Deficiency Anemia.
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00:00 - Intro to Iron Deficiency Anemia
00:23 - 00:38 Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Anemia
00:39 - 01:24 Common Causes of Iron Deficiency Anemia
01:25 - 02:26 How your body absorbs Iron
02:27 - 04:34 Plant-based Iron absorption (non-heme iron)
04:35 - 07:15 Animal-based Iron absorption (heme iron)
07:16 - 10:10 Therapeutic option for Vegans with Iron deficiency anemia
10:11 - 11:33 Who is at risk for Iron Deficiency Anemia
11:34 - 12:25 Children with Iron Deficiency Anemia

[@PeroCreations]

I was unable to absorb Iron for years until a pharmacist pointed out that Iron requires vitamin C to be absorbed. Also she said to never drink Coffee within several hours of taking my vit C/iron therapy. After trying her recommendation my blood tests turned completely around. Also, Broccoli has both vit C & iron.

[@ramakrishnamathpune6583]

It is observed that haemoglobin levels drop after you stop taking tablets. What's your experience?

[@mrs.s8855]

Oh wow!

[@ArifAli-hg1eq]

thx

[@spiritualstars]

Thank you for reminding me

[@Bdchi3]

Thank you, that's good to know. I'm having a terrible time getting my iron numbers up.

[@frugalprepper]

My mother has been anemic since she was a teenager 70+ years ago. She had even had blood transfusions for it. I finally got her on Keto/Carnivore (Mostly), with lots of red meat. She had a follow up with her doc, and they said her iron was well into the normal range (It has always been low before). They told her to quit taking the supplements (which always cause her stomach issues) and they would check it again in 3 months.

[@user-tl7sb6vt7y]

Hi

[@lyndaniel3369]

When I was a child, I had acute glomerulonephritis. I recovered, but had anemia afterwards. The doctor recommended an iron capsule. After one dose, I refused it because it hurt my stomach (after Mom noticed iron granules in flower pots). The doctor said I could eat raisins and liver. At the next visit, he admitted he had tried that iron pill and it made him very sick. It was satisfying to hear that!

[@patsysparklingeyes9326]

I also did the keto but my doctor ordered me to stop because I dropped way too much weight.

[@sylviavillarreal8475]

I started eating alot of beets, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, pineapple, and one time iron infusion and went from 7.2 to 13.2 within 3 mos. Happy camper!!😃😃😃

[@sylviavillarreal8475]

I had to decrease the intake, cause too much iron is not healthy.

[@jessicarae1924]

That diet would kill me. Beats, sweet potatoes and sp I nach are too high oxalate and would wreck my kidneys. I am super allergic to pineapple 🍍 🙃

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

super high oxalates! Same here - kale is the WORST! I didn't know this ut found out the hard way. @@jessicarae1924

[@iramfatima6410]

I have iron defencey I have 6 range in hemoglobin it should be 12p in range wat shld i eat 😢

[@iamsharinasmith]

Did you see a major change in how you feel? I’m at 7.9 and can’t get it up

[@hilarydunaway4807]

My freind died from a heart attack,she had an ulcer,but most of all she had anemia. Godbless her.

[@katpea3641]

So very sorry for the loss of your friend! I get so frustrated so hear of unnecessary deaths due to simple solutions.

[@lisap3344]

Sorry 😢

[@desireefielder2154]

And believe it or not, a lack of a good based salt, watch Dr Ken Berry and Dr.DiNicolatino

[@michelleryan97]

It's not taken seriously - I bet your friend was told all the initial symptoms were stress or in the head - this is debilitating deficiency and should be treated seriously.

[@michelleryan97]

@Sonja Walker I know the feeling, often broke down crying thinking I'd never feel better - doctors dismissed me for over a year as it being PTSD or psychogenic - found another doctor who finally said your iron is only 6 - always seek a different opinion even if some doctors humiliate you. Definitely need to make people aware of this - I hope your feeling better and get your quality of life back!! 💞💞💞

[@chickenscursandacabin]

I was having trouble with iron deficiency due to heavy periods... beef liver saved my life!! Not only I felt great but greatly improved my period overall!! I love carnivore!!

[@mercadescage]

@@Xzyu2 Birth control causes more harm than good, look into it! If you have heavy periods that's estrogen dominance which is from weakened thyroid from eating the SAD diet (standard american diet) by her eating red meat it will beef up her B vitamins and heal her body now and long term as this will heal the thyroid which heals the estrogen dominance which heals endometriosis.

[@NOESIS5431]

Thanks I’m going to try

[@gracieroberts4562]

Hazel, how did you make it? Thought of it nauseates me terribly

[@chickenscursandacabin]

@@gracieroberts4562 I did the liver and onions and then the rest of it we made like a patte lunch meat blend. That helped a lot!

[@MARIKAseeksLUCK]

I am also suffering with heavy periods since 22 years and iron deficiency. The doctors prescribed me iron pills. No diet advice. But I am a bit scared to eat animal liver, isn't the liver full of toxins?

[@sovereign_soul_starseed]

This was a very respectful and helpful video. As a pescatarian who has struggled with iron absorption all my life, I really really appreciate your considerate approach to people like myself who need help on this front. You're a wonderful man. Love and light to you.

[@orreyms]

Same for me! This was knowledge needed desperately!

[@Livingtabitha]

I’m surprised a pescatarian would need more iron unless they eat a lot of vegetables with their fish. Then that would make sense.

[@sovereign_soul_starseed]

@@Livingtabitha pescatarian aside, I'm just one of those types whose body has always had a hard time absorbing iron. all of the girls in my family line are borderline anemic, despite what diet they subscribe to.

[@foxyauragems6146]

Why is it ok to dessimate fish ? And eat micro plastic

[@kaleenajean]

@@foxyauragems6146 cause it is. Now hush. You not going to ask a Lion why he eats meat. TF.

[@PinkieJoJo]

Just got diagnosed with Iron deficient anemia. No wonder I’ve been tired. Dizzy with blurry vision. Restless legs. Grooves in my nails. Bruising easily. Etc. 🤦‍♀️.

[@umrumr9453]

...🌱🪴🌷last year, discontinued iron supplements due to side affects and fear of iron overload; I get my haem iron from meat, seafood, eggs, goat cheese, etc.; I feel great.

[@donnayoung9215]

This is what I would love to know should I stop mine I take 325 mg but I dont wanna take to much I eat a carnovire diet now also

[@umrumr9453]

@@donnayoung9215 ...🌱🪴🌷Oh this is a long one: Did you consult your doctor before you went on the Carnivore Diet - yes or possibly not; and if you did he/she may not have approved - yet you could always stop this diet if it doesn’t work out, right; same goes with any supplement; should ‘you’ decide to discontinue iron supps. in the interim - make note of your well-being (do you feel better or worse either way, you could stop or go back on the full dosage or even a reduced dosage); in my opinion, your dosage is very high especially on the Carnivore Diet; look, doctors are not always on point - mine is not; also keep in mind, if you menstruate you have blood loss or if you have internal blood loss (or Both), Iron is important in your diet; also, your body may poorly absorb iron supplements and do better with meat, seafood, eggs; and just a suggestion, you could even ween your iron dosage if you feel weary; (I quit cold Turkey and never felt better - and even on the darn Iron supps, my Doc still labeled me as anaemic - guess am a poor absorber of iron supps.); on the other hand, too much iron (iron overload): zero blood loss, high iron supp. dosage, and Carnivore Diet should be a cause for concern for anyone; and as you may know, the downside - excess iron builds up in the body - is stored in the ‘liver’ and other places in the body - only way to get rid of the excess iron is via regular blood donation; we all have doctors but sometimes, like in my case, I have to be my own doctor; look, it’s your life - it’s your health, so you gotta do what’s best for you; take care.

[@donnayoung9215]

@Sonja Walker I got off it for a week then started back today because I was starting to feel tired again and that scared me. I was bleeding spotting for 18 days due to the fibroid I'm assuming so I started the iron back I eat 2 meals mostly beef and liver my levels did go up I had my blood checked before I went off it . It's just hard to know what to do. So I'm back on the iron ugh lol

[@donnayoung9215]

@Sonja Walker Your probley right . I just dont know what to do . I do take electrolytes keto chow in my water.

[@donnayoung9215]

@Sonja Walker Yes I have had it looked at I go back next month it seems to be shrinking some.

[@oldroscoe2590]

I donate blood 4 or more times a year. They check your iron level and if it's to low you can't donate. Monday my iron was 15, .... good enough to donate and I got a t-shirt !

[@Marta-th2uq]

I donated blood then found out I wasn’t absorbing iron from the bloodstream. Only Hemoglobin or Hematocrit are checked by a blood center before you donate. There are tests to know if you’re actually absorbing into the cells.

[@Marta-th2uq]

You might want to request a Full Iron Panel

[@suzyq8328]

Oh my 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😀

[@michaelpearce6284]

They are checking hemoglobin not iron. It’s very deceiving because they tell you they are checking iron. I got into donating blood multiple time s a year. This eventually tanked my iron and ferritin levels. I feel like crap from what I be is low ferritin of 19. Get a full iron panel done before donating.

[@michaelfleming6581]

Yout blood gets sold for profit... and you got a t-shirt Lol...

[@lauraditchburn1857]

I took lansoprazole - PPI - for 20 years. Im iron deficient for the past few years. I stopped taking PPIs about 9 months ago but my iron is still low. Ive had numerous tests to look for cancer, blood loss etc, all negative. I really appreciate the information you have provided here and will take on board all that you have said.

[@joannekerr8839]

This is so true! In Tibetan Buddhism it is desired - NOT required - that followers be vegetarian. If anyone, including the monks and nuns, requires meat or animal products for their genuine health needs, then they MUST eat those meats and animal products - they are required to look after their physical and mental needs, in order to look after themselves, and their families if they have them, and be able to do their religious practices (which often require physical and mental alertness and endurance).

[@gg.6633]

Wow! That’s interesting! It makes me respect and look at monk-hood favorably :)

[@debbieandmarc]

This is the most respectful advice I have seen, as a non animal eater. I have been plagued with iron deficiency anemia all my life. Nothing has worked, but now I know why. I will try therapeutic additions to my diet. I can't thank you enough, because you have eased my heart and feelings that sometimes you must amend your eating to correct your health and wellness.

[@chriseffect7505]

Therapeutic additions to my diet Can you please let me know what is is?

[@sl4983]

What additions?

[@Chlzrs]

Blood builder

[@alexandrestrano8716]

Be a men, eat meat

[@emh8861]

@ Alexandre Strano 🙄

[@robinbeers6689]

Doctors should be able to prescribe meat for you. "Take two ribeyes and call me in the morning".

[@mchan2141]

Sounds great

[@alatal-sabban6614]

I would love it if it was covered by insurance 😂😂😂

[@robinbeers6689]

@@alatal-sabban6614 Yes, I should be able to take my US Wellness Meats purchases for the year off my taxes as a medical deduction.

[@Pinkoflove3]

Patients cured is one less patient.

[@Kuato]

The original comment just might be closer to become truth than we realize. Governments are trying like hell to limit access to healthy meat and animal products. If the backers and pushers of the vegan movement keep getting their way, their momentum will continue to snowball and sooner or later their agenda of eliminating meat consumption will start to become reality. In future decades it might just be possible that you’d need to get some sort of “permission” to acquire healthfully raised products from animals. If you can get any at all.

[@beastshawnee]

anyway now I am carnivore for 2 years and do not have this problem anymore. I almost died before finding this diet. I thank Dr. Berry every day for being a straight up guy just selling the message and not trying to cash in fast by overselling this simple home based diet! thank you! Thank you!

[@ALT-vz3jn]

You’re lucky, I wish I could have stayed carnivore. It was so easy to manage. But I had 24/7 diarrhea from only eating meat, I had to stop. My intestines don’t absorb the fat. Even with lean meat I had the same response

[@piiamarkkanen5449]

You just have to take AVC or hydrochrolic acid before every meal to help your digestion!

[@ALMill11]

Went keto while pregnant and my iron went from an 11.2 to a 9.7 in six weeks. My midwife said I need to eat vitamin C rich plant foods. Feeling pretty dismayed because I've been anemic for a decade, since I was vegetarian. All the talk from Dr. Berry had me thinking upping my beef, butter, and egg consumption would solve all my problems but it hasn't helped my anemia.

[@shannon1381]

I just messaged you on your last live about my 14-year-old daughter and iron deficiency. Thank you so much for this video. I clicked right away.🥩

[@frogonmytoe2946]

Have you found any workable solutions for your daughter? My 17yr old son has been low iron most of his life but the supplements make him sick and he’s a picky eater. I am keto so there’s no shortage of red meat in our diets but he’s just never been a big eater of anything. I’m at a loss of what to try next.

[@TheCinder24]

@@frogonmytoe2946 I take the Ancestral Spleen & Liver supplements besides eating mostly red meat everyday. They seem to be helping.

[@frogonmytoe2946]

@@TheCinder24 thanks I’ll look into that!

[@izounokuda5461]

In South East Asia they cook cubed pork blood / chicken blood curds in soups (usually curry noodles) and thinly sliced pork liver soup, or even thinly fried/steamed beef liver. These are the best sources of iron.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Jarrows brand Ironsorb WITH lactoferrin Miracle worker

[@aandscrawfoski]

Thanks Mate . wife is going through some trouble at 52 years , lady stuff. Gods speed

[@ChefClary60]

I’ve been on Keto program for 12 weeks. Just had blood work. My numbers were great especially A1C which was 6.4 from 10.2. Also lost 36 lbs. BUT my hemoglobin was a little low. SO glad you did a video on this!! I was just eating chicken and some beef. Adding seafood. I eat a bunch of eggs.

[@Jennifer-gr7hn]

Get off chicken! Super toxic. Chicken and pork should never be eaten. Linoleic acid. Do eat beef, bison, goat, lamb, venison, liver....

[@woodstream6137]

How was your cholesterols? My a1c has stayed at 6.5 but this year my lipids are up and heme/iron are down?

[@lmsavy2935]

I'm going to cook a brisket today 😀. Keto/Carnivore the proper human diet.

[@justpassinthru]

Yes! Recipe please?

[@lmsavy2935]

@Stephanie P I'm pretty plain. I put it in the slow cooker for 10-12 hours on low (to get all the connective tissue broke down) in the cooker I put tomato paste, beef broth, onion salt & pepper(if I have mushrooms). That is just how I like it.

[@captainamerica9028]

Thanks for the great video. I was drinking tea and unknowingly blocked 70% of iron absorption for years. I was drinking a gallon of tea per day and drinking it with all my meals. I have learned that coffee will also block 38% if the iron absorption if drank within 2 hours of meals. I still drink tea and coffee, but not within 2 hours before or after meals.

[@NubianNemesisArise]

Tha fuq? 😱🤯 Thanks! ...as a "poor absorber" as well I definitely needed this tidbit 👍🏾

[@leen1q84]

Wow, that's an eye opener!

[@ticah8918]

Hi i have heard in some videos, drink coffee an hour before or two hours after, i have been doing this 😢 before or after my iron rich meals or supplement, what is best to do please. I have very low ferritin levels on 7. Thank you

[@Ladynipchick2]

Thankyou very much. Will one helping of liver weekly be sufficient? I already eat lots of eggs (3-5 at a time!).

[@aprilsmith4797]

You are delicate, respectful and I hear you.

[@wizkidsvideos]

Sure would have been nice if all the doctors I saw during my iron deficiency anemia had explained this. My guess is they weren’t listening to me when I told them I was eating 3 pounds of ice daily. All the doctors advised me to take iron supplements and didn’t recommend iron found in foods. My primary doctor prescribed Prevacid for me which made my anemia worse and I gained 25 pounds while taking this drug. After having 10 sessions of iron infusions and dumping all my doctors, I discovered keto/IF on my own and lost 100 pounds improved my GERD and feel great. Thanks Dr. Berry for all your great information. You are saving and improving people’s lives. ❤️❤️❤️

[@julielehman8883]

Do you still eat ice? I struggle with anemia but I enjoy the ice. I’ve been eating carnivore (only a couple weeks) and realized I think my iron is low again. I drink a lot of tea and wonder if that is sabotaging all my efforts. I crave ice so ever giving it up feels like a lost battle. It’s more like an addiction. I can stop. I don’t want to stop. I need some hope here…

[@miamiherald75]

Excellent information as always. Thank you

[@leeannah]

Very respectful, well thought out and full of knowledge, thank you ❤️

[@joycearmstrong280]

Oh my word. I was JUST searching thru your videos for this subject. I am trying to help someone. Thank you so much!!!!

[@aprilnave4228]

Great video! So many people needed to hear this!!

[@Awaken218]

I’ve been vegetarian/vegan for 21 years and feeling awful awful awful lately. I was super craving meat and ate it for a couple weeks. Felt amazing. Then the guilt kicked in. I went to the doctor yesterday and I’m severely anemic. Terrible absorption too. Sooooo….omg heme-iron here I come. Thank you for this video.

[@louisefletcher6911]

Thankyou 🙏 Your discussion on this topic, is just what I needed to here...having been vegan for 2 yrs, then vegetarian, Ive started eating some fish and hope to have more energy. I try to source my food from ethical farmers, but at the end of the day, I need to care for my health, especially as im 66 and love to be a Nan that runs around with Grandchildren in a park... Thankyou again for sharing. Will now follow you 😊

[@kacktie2844]

I had iron deficiency anemia since I was 10. 40 years later I learned that parasites use your iron to survive. So if you have anemia you should get checked for parasites using non traditional stool testing before supplementing as you would just be feeding the parasites. I had gotten bit by ticks frequently growing up. 6 days of Alinia and it’s now been 3 1/2 years since I had anemia without taking any supplements.

[@marianev559]

Please could you tell me what is Alina?

[@kacktie2844]

@@marianev559 Nitazoxanide, a prescription anti parasitic.

[@Sheryl777]

@@marianev559 ALINIA® for Oral Suspension (patients 1 year of age and older) and ALINIA Tablets (patients 12 years and older) are indicated for the treatment of diarrhea caused by Giardia lamblia (a parasite responsible for a contagious form of diarrhea) or Cryptosporidium parvum (a parasite that cannot survive without a host that commonly causes an opportunistic infection in immunocompromised hosts).

[@tsachinovique4233]

This was I blame EVERYTHING on first….ijs👍🏼🧐💯👍🏼

[@kacktie2844]

@@Sheryl777 just wanted to add that you don’t need to have diarrhea to have parasites. That is a common misconception.

[@happyhands117]

I was severely anaemic about 5 years ago. I read up about absorption of iron and vitamin C really helps this. I made sure to eat vitamin C with every meal, whether it heme or non-heme and later discovered that I had managed to get my iron levels back to normal within 2 months which is unusual. I was scolded (that's how she came across at the time 😁) initially by my Doctor after she showed my blood test results and diagnosed me, asking how I didn't realise I was anaemic, as I was at the level that she had referred patients to hospital for blood transfusions. I had been getting on with life, and a lot of stresses for years and didn't realise I was ill until I experienced shooting pains from my left arm, through my chest to my right arm. That was when I rang to request an appointment and was given an urgent appointment, not realising that my body was giving me warning signs. I would definitely emphasise that people take vitamin C or eat meals that contain vitamin C. A really good dish that helped boost my iron levels was slow-cooked homemade chilli-con- carne, as beans contain iron, tomatoes, vitamin C, and fresh parsley, coriander and basil (which I added) also contain non-heme and vitamin C. Spices and herbs such as chilli powder also contain iron and some vitamin C. I had read on occasion that vitamin C helps combat the effects on phytic acid with regards to iron absorption. I would also say too, that if any females reading this, are experiencing heavy periods, whether lengthy or not, to request they are checked for uterine fibroid too, as they can cause unusually heavy blood flows. I had gone to a previous doctors surgery about 7 years prior to this, mentioned to a nurse that I was experiencing heavy and longer periods. I had just hit my 40's and she told me "that's normal for women in their 40s". It isn't. I had been walking around with this for some time.

[@titorj4498]

I have issues absorbing iron and I eat anything and everything, when hungry, I didn’t know the vitamin C trick, did you take vitamin-C as pills or just from foods. I’ve seen doctors and it’s like opening a pandora box, they find all source of issues but I haven’t seen good results with their treatments.

[@annkrueger23]

Not only does vitamin C help with absorption, but dairy INHIBITS absorption. Don't drink milk or eat yogurt with your steak.

[@happyhands117]

@@titorj4498 Hi, Sorry, I have only just seen your question. OK, well, when I was severely anaemic, I didn't take vitamin C tablets. It was down to researching it all myself because I wanted to understand how iron absorption worked and food levels etc. I just added foods with Vitamin C. If you go online and Google e.g "vitamin C in orange" say, there are nutritional sites that give estimates of vitamin C/100g of food. You can also search "Foods high in Vitamin C" (and do this for iron too)and there are websites that throw out info. If you eat everything and anything, then you need to look closer at your diet. If you are eating, say, a lot of foods with calcium in, such as cheese, or drinking milk, or you drink a lot of tea or coffee, there are iron absorption inhibitors in these particular foods and beverages. Anything containing caffeine usually has these. I can't remember the names of them off the top of my head, at the moment. Beans are loaded with non-heme iron, especially chickpeas/garbanzo (I'm in the UK so we tend to call them chickpeas) but they also have compounds in them that can prevent iron absorption into the body, so I always include food containing Vitamin C in the meal, where I can, to help the iron levels. I was a never a big meat eater which didn't help because the body accesses heme iron much easier and doesn't need vitamin C to help that along. Even with meat, I accompany that with food containing vitamin C. There are loads of vegetables that contain Vitamin C but if you eat a lot then maybe load your plate up with those. I also cover the vegetables with Extra Virgin Olive Oil so they do not taste dry, as that is strictly non dairy. I steam the vegetables too, as this keeps the flavour in, and steamed food hold nutrients more than boiling. It's a very healthy way of cooking. You can buy cheap electric steamers as well as hob steamers, that are really easy to use. If you tend to reach for food items containing pastry, pasta /white flour - then try to cut this out too, as they block iron. There are some grains such as bulgar wheat, that contain iron, lentils contain iron. Pulses and grains that are unprocessed contain iron. There is a lot to possibly cut out or minimise with diet. When I was severely anaemic, I cut everything out that I knew obstructed iron absorption. By the way, this was while I was taking a high dosage of iron tablet but it sped the process up of getting back to normal levels extremely quickly. My GP was shocked at how quickly I had managed to get my levels back to normal. I also - on occasion ate dark chocolate - the highest cocoa percentage I could find - because I was missing the treats but I made sure not to eat loads and to eat a piece of citrus fruit before. Dark chocolate and cocoa is loaded with iron and other essential nutrients, electrolytes etc but it also contains a compound that they are still questioning might "lock" the iron in from the body, so I ALWAYS ate citrus fruit before tucking into the chocolate and I wonder whether that helped, because it definitely didn't hinder it. I hope that helps. A lot of the dark green leaved herbs contain iron too, so that is also a good way to make a meal taste more interesting but up the iron a little bit more. Another food I ate, which everybody I have told, has always turned their noses up and looked like they were going to gag at the thought of it, was oats (in porridge), not processed in any way. I would add water, would NEVER add milk, to boil them. They are high in iron, and I would either add orange pieces or sliced strawberries berries to it (for the vitamin C)... or when I had days where I felt I couldn't handle lower flavour, I would put some raspberry or strawberry jam into it and mix it in, but I would NEVER add milk. Sugar (I think brown, rather than white, but not 100% sure whether white does or not, so best look that up) is said to increase iron absorption too, but obviously don't eat too much of it - keep it to natural sugars within the fruit itself if you can most of the time. Over time, I noticed that my taste buds adapted to natural foods more anyway, and I could taste the natural sugars and flavours more intensely when I cut out added sugar from my diet. Just a side note: I have "Vitamin C and Iron" tablets now that I buy from Holland & Barrett in the UK. I always have these on standby now, for days where I realise I haven't eaten much iron high, foods. I got these because the vitamin C is combined. And I just remembered, nuts contain iron too, so if you can eat those, then add those to your diet. They are nice as snacks, and they have other health benefits - almonds and pistachios are a favourite of mine... and cashews. Also beef, pork (this also contains Vitamin D - there is research emerging now, linking low D levels to low iron levels too), liver (chicken liver is high in iron. I think that it might be that pork is higher too. There's two particular livers that are loaded with iron but you have to be careful to not eat too much due to the Vitamin A levels in it as it can be dangerous eating too much vitamin A), chicken (especially thigh meat), eggs, although the white contains an iron inhibitor, so best to eat vitamin C food to accompany this - watercress and rocket/arugula with poached egg is really tasty with some lemon (add a slice to the) water, seafood & fish contains Iron.

[@titorj4498]

@@happyhands117 don’t worry, and thank you so much for taking the time and explaining and all important info, I really appreciate. I like eating nuts and almonds all the time. Thanks 🙏.

[@shaolinqueen3684]

@@happyhands117 thank you for this vast and useful information. I have been struggling with iron deficiencies for years and my hair has thinned out drastically because of it.

[@msg4925]

Thank you, Dr. Berry for another educational video!

[@jeancassidy2290]

I have learned so much from this video! I cannot thank you enough for what you have shared here!

[@Blacbeard31]

Great video...I learned something new today, regarding the Non-Heme & Heme iron and its absorbabilies.

[@ivicamijatovic8647]

I love your library , especialy one book 'Lies my doctor told me' , i read it its awsome

[@carolynsmall9282]

Good morning.Thanks for the information. Blessings

[@vilmarowe1338]

Thanks Dr Berry! Very informative!

[@Sirie7206]

Dr. Barry, I am so glad I watched your video. I had a food sensitivity test done about a month ago and went on a restricted diet and I have been eating A LOT of meat. I got my ferritin tested yesterday and it went from 18 to 38 in a month. This never happens to me unless I get iron infusions. I also stopped drinking coffee and chocolate. I’ve gone legume, seed and nut free. I was so happy to see my ferritin levels improving through diet. I’ve been deficient for many years. I’ve had numerous tests and nothing has worked until now. I realize how little meat I used to eat before. Now I’m starting to eat chicken liver! Thanks for your videos!

[@pastthefog6514]

What kinds of meats did you eat? Thanks!

[@Sirie7206]

@@pastthefog6514 Grass fed beef and free range chicken. It has really helped me. I also consume fish (wild Haddock or Cod).

[@ALT-vz3jn]

Good for you. 18 to 38 in a month is HUGE.

[@theangriestoftabbies]

Thanks for this

[@Sirie7206]

UPDATE: got my ferritin checked this week and my ferritin dropped again to 12! Not sure what’s going on. 😢

[@me888ize]

Thank you Doctor, your information helped me tremendously, right to the point. Thank you again. 👌🙏

[@swittle22]

I appreciate how you have addressed this topic. Thank you so very much.

[@waltbayless7709]

Another wonderful video! Thank you very much, Ken!

[@gsdbellaoneone9325]

H Pylori - interferes with iron absorption too.

[@DavidMorales008]

Excellent information

[@edensmith552]

Thank you very much, Dr. Berry for this video.

[@wandabrady2178]

Thank you Dr. Berry this video is so informative and I needed it!

[@NOESIS5431]

You’re a great educator

[@teejay9533]

The doctor told no lies. I had a blood transfusion January 2019. I am pernicious anemic. You are always tired, at times feel dizzy, and may lose hair. I never took it serious until after my blood transfusion. Food’s definitely helped with my intake.

[@elizabethsmit9268]

How was your PA diagnosed? Intrinsic or parietal cell?

[@lararouse546]

Thanks so much for this video. It was super helpful and straightforward.

[@ellengrace1015]

Thanks a lot Dr Berry! ☀️🌹😇

[@judyt5542]

I’ve had IDA for several years as a result of multiple duodenum and liver surgeries to remove stones. I’ve had transfusions in the past but currently am getting a B12 injection monthly to help me retain iron. Seems to be working because I haven’t needed a transfusion in 18 months and my test numbers are very good.

[@Banana-lk7tf]

That's great! So B12 helps you retain iron?

[@zakr72]

Do duodenum surgeries affect iron absorption? I’ve had a couple as well and I have many of the symptoms of iron deficiency

[@valeriegriner5644]

I wish you would do a video on heme vs non-heme iron and ferritin levels. Thanks for ALL of your videos!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

See my comment above Bottom line - take lactoferrin with ur quality iron. I like Jarrows brand.

[@gracieroberts4562]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah is this better than taking it with vitamin C?

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@gracieroberts4562 VitC foods certainly can’t hurt! Pills/tablets/capsules are quite ineffective.

[@Jeff.78]

He begins talking about it at 1:35

[@sl4983]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah Take lactoferrin AND iron?

[@maxandhetty]

A very gentle video. Thank you.

[@mistyhall8088]

Thank you Doctor Berry, may God continue to bless you.

[@jessicadubois9945]

My doctor is testing me for iron deficiency anemia next week. I have no energy and am so weak. Thank you.

[@jesusislord2457]

Beware if you find you are prescribed folic acid as it is known to increase appetite. Be sure to stock up on healthy fiber to keep you feeling full longer. Otherwise, you could find yourself grazing throughout the day into the night. I hope you have blessed health asap. ☮️💖🙏

[@ThatOddNerd]

Beet juice and synergy heart protector

[@mimiohnine]

I had blood draws to discover I was low iron anemic. The ferritin level was at 7, which the hematologist said indicates low storage of iron. Oddly enough, I started taking acid reducer in October and my levels plummeted. In February I had iron infusion and am taking copper and zinc supplement and stopped taking acid reducer. Thank goodness I’m feeling so much better 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@pennypearson7096]

@@mimiohnine Acid reducers such as omeprazole which I was taking can make it harder for your body to absorb iron. I weaned myself off them and went keto. In six months my ferritin level went from 15 to 30. Previous to this despite my best efforts I had only managed a minimal increase.

[@mimiohnine]

@@pennypearson7096 I really think Dr Berry has it spot on with the acid reducers blocking iron absorption. The more we know the better we can care for our bodies 😊😊 I’m glad you are on the mend!!

[@dr.patriciagalata2489]

This is a fantastic video but it addresses iron ingestion and education (heme vs non heme and therapeutic meats)- I would add that Vit C is what will also be required to address (an actual) absorption problem . Also the role of magnesium and copper should be reviews in helping w iron Absorption.

[@AngelikaHighIn]

Thank you DR . I need this video. Hello from chicago

[@alfonsocaballero7835]

Dear Dr. KenDBerry. Thanks so much for your advice!! God bless you!! Best Regards.

[@ritaweygint4038]

Wow Dr. Berry! This was a good one. I have become anemic every time I’ve tried to go completely vegan or vegetarian. Most recently, Dr.’s couldn’t “Figure out” why I was losing my hair, except for that my iron stores were low, etc. Now I know why, and what to do about it. It’s a wake up call, thanks so much!

[@claramorgan8670]

Thank you! This informed me that my eating ice is a symptom of Pika because of my anemia (hereditary). And I have to confirm that when I eat liver, which I really love, I feel way better. This video has helped me because now I'm switching my eating habit to get most of my iron intake from an animal source.

[@brendarogers8225]

I had Pica.

[@ronniehogan8446]

Excellent information! Thank you thank you.

[@bikeman9899]

Excellent work Dr Berry.

[@AliThamir]

You have such a relaxing voice.

[@suziwatkinsrice370]

I have been about 95% to 98% carnivore (I still have 1 cup of black coffee every morning...) for about 9 months now. I felt great but, I added 1oz raw grass-fed beef liver to my diet everyday and what a difference that has made!! I also consume most of my egg yolks raw as well. They are a dip for my bacon.. I must say that I feel better than I have felt in 20 years.

[@KenDBerryMD]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing this!

[@alyssaallton4294]

I also feel an immediate difference in my mood and energy when adding liver.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Dear lord, egg yolk dip w/bacon Have I died and gone to food heaven?? Great Idea! I’ll cook mine sunny side up first but YUM

[@ladyketurahinwaiting]

Any recipe suggestions for beef liver? I am recovering from an emergency appendectomy and my hemoglobin is low and I’ve been fighting low iron for a while. I doing carnivore/keto a few months ago and it has made a big difference in my skin, especially my scalp.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@ladyketurahinwaiting Freeze it, cut it up in slivers, swallow several couple times a day, everyday.

[@melanieklyne3026]

Thanks so much for your great advice ❤

[@chicanojoe21]

Thank you so much for the info Doc Berry. I've learned so much.

[@chrissywells7640]

I just love how you delivered this information. So much compassion ❤️

[@tka5030]

Did you try this diet ? Did you get result?

[@aksg22]

Valuable information

[@jackrandom4893]

Thank you for this video. I did a blood test general health panel and came back with low iron, iron binding capacity, AND transferrin levels. This video was helpful.

[@tomstory8502]

Excellent advice ❤ Thank you 🙏

[@dilany78]

Thank you for this informative video on iron deficiency. I have always had an iron deficiency, its genetic since other members in my family suffer from this as well. Since I began the Keto diet my iron levels have improved. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!

[@GameChanger597]

Iron deficiency is not a genetic issue. There may be a weakness in the body that runs in the family but it doesn't mean everyone's iron deficiency is genetic. There is smething going on under the surface that's causing it and it's not genetics.

[@hc5327]

@@GameChanger597 low absorption as low acid in the stomach. Connecting the dots. Stomach issues run in my family.

[@edimoelvis9904]

What is your blood group and that of your family? if you are O blood group then you guys need lots of meat. Else you be anemic for life.

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

Thank you for this. You’re my hero.

[@tka5030]

Did you try this diet ? Did you get results?

[@monicavantassel7884]

Great Info! Thank you!

[@gurpalkatwal3941]

Thank you Dr. You bring awareness. I must follow your advice.

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

👍Iron deficiency anemia signs and symptoms may include: Extreme fatigue. Weakness. Pale skin. Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath. Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness. Cold hands and feet. Inflammation or soreness of your tongue. Brittle nails.

[@MsRreyes1]

All of the above here ✋

[@manatime1653]

For me, biggest sign was eating ice all day.

[@frankenz66]

And nails that look like ruffles potato chips. Ridging.

[@mnminnmn]

@@frankenz66 interesting, my father has that

[@JAEJourneyAroundEurope]

@@MsRreyes1 same here🤍🤍🤍

[@pammwilliamsful]

Omg.. thank you so much for the clarity. I was just looking online for the best iron to take. So glad to learn the truth.🙏🏿

[@TheNature-ii9le]

Did you get results?

[@Sara-Smile]

I love you and Neisha, Dr. Barry! Thank you both for being who you are to all of us

[@Sara-Smile]

Sorry for the misspelling of your name, I was using talk to text

[@vasantsande8644]

Thank you Dr. Berry. God bless you.

[@Krissie84p]

Thank you for posting. I have this due to long and heavy menstrual cycles. This advice is great.

[@happyhands117]

You could have a fibroid if you have long and heavy periods. I experienced the same, became severely anaemic and was later diagnosed with a fibroid. A lot of women have them but don't always realise due to no symptoms. It might be worth getting checked.

[@YvetteDyanne]

@@happyhands117 Hi. What treatment have you done in treating your fibroid? I've been suffering from anemia due to heavy bleeding because of fibroid. My fibroid is 7cm now.

[@cat-yz2ew]

@@YvetteDyanne I had my uterus taken out because the fibroid was in the lining. It Couldn't be removed by other methods.

[@YvetteDyanne]

@@cat-yz2ew have you tried keto diet?

[@thegreatestislove8604]

@@YvetteDyanne if it’s small enough you could try green tea extract 800mg, and vitamin d to help shrink it . Those two have studies that show it works. Obviously a clean diet. No grains sugar or dairy. Fibroids love sugar and estrogen. Lots of cruciferous veggies to help get rid of the extra estrogen that’s feeding the fibroid. Eat foods that make you poop regularly bc fibroids happen from toxic buildup in the bowels. Lose some weight if you’re overweight because we store estrogen in our fat. Make sure to eat organ meats like liver, heart, etc to build up iron and b vitamins lost through heavy bleeding. There are other things to try but this is a good place to start if you are hesitant to get surgery and want to try to heal on your own.

[@sas312]

Thanks Dr B!! Love the Redmond salt in the background! I was anemic years ago and had to eventually get iron infusions. Now I understand why the iron pills I was prescribed didn't raise my iron levels! What about liver pills to help raise iron?

[@IsabellaBazzara]

Thank you! This is very helpful.

[@vimalneha]

Very good information Doc. It was useful.

[@dionnelatham4401]

I didn’t turn a corner in my anemia until I started eating more red meat. I’m finally within a normal range and am still working on gaining a few more ferritin points.

[@dionnelatham4401]

@Sonja Walker have you looked at your consumption of other minerals that support iron levels like copper? I’m going to try to incorporate more copper containing foods. Check out the Mineral Fix book.

[@Marta-th2uq]

Carnivore for four months and finally ferritin increased and no anemia.

[@hc5327]

@@dionnelatham4401 check vitamins D3 always take K2 with it. Magnesium Glycinate….malate in evenings. Copper helps absorption of iron. Electrolytes is very important for magnesium potassium and helps absorption. Read up on deficiency of these minerals. Remember cofactors to take and Vit C with iron also. Don’t want imbalances.

[@Star-Mac10]

The term "therapeutic meat" is covertly powerful. Language and terminology hold so many people captive from living healthy lives, namely those who choose not to consume "soft fluffy animals". Great presentation.

[@maranscandy9350]

There’s interesting research on dipeptides and tripeptides found in meat and milk.

[@immune18]

you can choose to eat meat e.g a grass fed cow which will feed a hell of a lot of people, or you can choose to eat vegan crops and be solely responsible for hundreds or even thousands of animals dying just to grow your individual diet alone.

[@immune18]

@wnc817 Thats exactly right. 2-3 years is a pretty decent long life by cows standards, eating grass, drinking water and looking around, maybe having a bit of sex and having a baby too. They also come out almost fully grown. People compare them to human standards where our stimulus level is 10000x that of a cow, we arent even fully grown for 21+ years. Im sure that the strong majority of living creatures given a choice would rather live for a few years than not at all, but thats a typical modern day way of thinking, doing what feels right but being ignorant to all the people it negatively impacts.

[@julieprinsloo2232]

@@immune18 cows can get 40 years old . When humans are 25 they had time to breed so they should then be culled ...

[@tsachinovique4233]

🤔

[@elisaoneal2893]

Thank you for so much good information.

[@erikkasepiphany]

This is the best video I’ve seen. I want to try to correct my anemia using diet instead of taking supplements, I’m willing to really buckle down.

[@lacecocoa6272]

For years I dealt with anemia and sometimes I thought it wasn’t a big deal until it became a big deal. Now I take iron medication every day. I make sure I eat food that has iron in it and other healthy benefits. We have to take care of our bodies we really do.

[@vanessac1965]

Apparently if you take it every second day, you absorb it better than if you take it every day

[@cynthiagayheart5673]

My hubby had a iron level of 7 mcg and 2ng of ferritin and a hemoglobin level of 4 no doctor told him what to eat just gave him iron pills i researched foods high in iron and the difference between heme and non heme . Wr just killed a hog so i fixed him the kidney heart and liver and made a mousse from it and he has been eating it . Plus steak, and other meats but mostly liver we go back next month to get his levels checked but he feels a ton better already.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

My iron was always “fine” even tho I was exhausted Checked my ferritin FINALLY, guess what? All those decades being told I’m fine! It was at 11 before I found out about lactoferrin. Miracle supplement.

[@alesiadwyer]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah what brand are you taking? 🙏🏻

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@alesiadwyer was using Jarrow IronSorb with lactoferrin They quit making it Now I have to buy the lactoferrin separately, just ordered some (Jarrow again) so I’ll see how it works. I don’t take it much more than a bottle a yr as I have no way to get tested now so I don’t want to take iron if I don’t need it. That’s bad to be high in iron also! If you have ins so u can be monitored you’ll be fine.

[@karine8738]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah I am at 9 😳ferritine.

[@karine8738]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah Sorry I don't understand... You buy lactoferrin ? And also jarrow root iron ? Don't know what lacto ferrin is ? Thanks

[@frankcrozier1318]

Very informative with simple layman explanation thank you Dr.

[@kandacecannon6879]

Thank you for making this video

[@tnprincess888]

Bingo! Ding ding ding! Mystery solved. Thank you, Dr. Berry. I've been chewing on ice for months and while I recognized it was anemia. I thought I just wasn't eating enough iron. After listening to your video, I think it's the proton pump inhibitors! I've been weaning myself off of them (thanks to your ACV video) but I've been on them for years. I've had gastritis at times and never thought I could do it, but I'm almost there. My kidneys thank you. I'm also getting back to a ketogenic diet again after being off of it for about a year. Thank you for doing these videos.

[@icediamonds11]

Is acv good for the kidney?

[@silviasiciliano4253]

I've been struggling with low iron for a few years. Iron supplements were prescribed by my doctor. I was constipated and after taking the iron pills for 6 months no changes in my blood work. Your absolutely right about getting your iron through meat. Thank you so much for confirming exactly what I'm going through. Great video!

[@TheNature-ii9le]

Did you get results?

[@panama2468]

You can also take iron bisglycinate to get iron without it upsetting your stomach. Same for copper glycinate

[@brandi6591]

How are you doing now? Sounds like you weren’t taking the right iron.

[@TheNature-ii9le]

@@brandi6591 I have taken iron pills (it also contain folate, b6,12,and alot of vitamin and minerals ) for 3 months but can't get results

[@sl4983]

@@TheNature-ii9le prescription?

[@SweetlyTroubled]

Thank you so much for this video! You're a life saver, literally ❤

[@Miss-320]

Dr this is the most informative and respectful video I have ever witnessed. Thank you for address the religious community, the vegans and everyone. This was so informative. ❤❤❤❤

[@sjfanning7711]

I’m fighting iron-deficiency anemia. I’ve been eating spinach with everything and my iron levels have still dropped. Thanks for educating me concerning absorption of non-heme and heme iron!

[@janeteddddd]

Spinach = oxalates. Research

[@nasrohashi5243]

Plz ans to me I have difficulty swallowing is it the iron bcz doctor said to me you have anemia

[@sjfanning7711]

@@nasrohashi5243 I have never had issues swallowing.

[@r.williams8725]

Try Mega Food Blood Builder. They have all the natural ingredients your body need for iron deficiency. Just started taking them. I can tell a hug difference right away.

[@sjfanning7711]

@@r.williams8725 Thanks but I have gone back to eating beef and my iron levels have jumped from zero (literally) to 65 !!! 15 points above the lowest normal result. It’s changed my life. Back to my 2019 normal health before I cut out beef. Everybody tells you how bad it is for you so…… (Although my cholesterol was normal and I have no issues with my heart.) Had no idea that was the issue. It cost me tens of thousands of dollars in medical costs and a doctor on KZbin cured me!

[@ismayramudith8446]

Your information is very. very important for me because I chew little blocks of ice a lot and get tired and shortness of breath whenever I walk like a short block so now I am going to eat a lot of heme iron to get my iron.Thank you very much Dr.❤️

[@debfrancis4886]

Very grateful for this video.. there is hope!

[@Itzsheila3087]

This was really useful, thank you!

[@bienenfreund1085]

I was always anemic my whole adult life , but due to carnivore diet and being post menopausal I think it is under control 🤞

[@Tat2dCrystal]

I had it years ago and then had a total hysterectomy. I thought since I was done with periods that I wouldn’t have to worry about it. I was wrong. I passed out in October and fell down my stairs. Apparently my hemoglobin was dangerously low.

[@oooooi9601]

Wow never thought about meat Especially carnivore diet Good point

[@joykelly440]

@@Tat2dCrystal k

[@francynelane6524]

I'm going to try eating meat. My doctor wants me to get infusion , but I'm scared of that so here comes the meat.

[@TheNature-ii9le]

@@francynelane6524 did you get results? Plz answer

[@wassupfunny1624]

I‘d appreciate a video on allergies & lipomas.

[@FarzanasLaw]

Your videos are too nice!!!