Iron deficiency without anemia vs. Iron deficiency with anemia

[@DrWholeness]

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[@MLHealthandLife]

Hi Dr Matt - first THANK YOU for this video and advocacy. I’m one of these gals, mid 30’s, athletic, long term SIBO, and I’m not joking when I say I lost 7 years of my life and my body is still adjusting. I saw probably 20ish providers in this 7 year period, everything from MD, to ND, Functional, Rheum, Endo and GI. My symptoms were weakness episodes, trouble breathing, anxiety, panic attacks, fatigue, massive hair loss, lower leg pain. I was a MESS. Did 10/20 Drs pull a ferritin on their own, yes! Did I ask the others to pull it, yes! What I found was (is) getting them to pull the lab is the easy part, the hard part is education…providers DO NOT understand the importance and value of ferritin, other than “you’re in range of 9-150 all is good”. Iron def symptoms mirror those of anemia, literally the same symptoms, but providers are looking at hcg and hgb and if ferritin is 9, no concerns. OMG!!! At 7 years in (just 3 years ago) I went through ALL of my medical records, Iooked for a common “theme”. I then went to NIH and started researching ferritin. The last provider I saw before my own research began said “your ferritin is 26, it’s on the low end it might be contributing.” She’s the ONLY one who ever said anything about it potentially being too low. In reviewing all of my records, ferritin ranged from 19-45 and I was on my death bed. The UK is far more advanced in iron/ferritin research and infusions. On NIH I found an amazing research article which I’ve since passed around to providers (!) to HELP educate themselves on situations like mine! The research says 30 ferritin is iron deficient (I agree), 100 ferritin is optimal (I agree) - why? Because my hair falls out at 70, my hair and anxiety and other symptoms are SO MUCH better above 100 ferritin! Everyone is different, my main comment it to not get stuck on a number, 70 might work for one person, it doesn’t work for all. I found ONE ND clinic in Seattle who offered me iv iron to get my stores up asap (was 31 ferritin at the time). Helped a ton! I went from 160 back down to 70 quickly. I’ve since had 6 iv infusions and my body is doing better and adjusting after almost a decade of running on fumes. These provides aren’t liking me above 100 though, the education to all is still the biggest hurdle I’m dealing with. I can travel across the country to a provider HEM who will do 300 ferritin no problem as the body will use it or store it, but here in Seattle area, was a nightmare to find someone to do iv iron and understand 100 ferritin. I have long term SIBO, new research shows oral iron is NOT good for SIBO it exacerbates the condition. I’m a great candidate for iv iron, it’s not cheap, I with more NDs would offer it as oral iron does not work as fast or as well for some. I plan to share my story with the world at some point, many other pieces too, a side note, guess what went away with finally having adequate iron stores? My Hashimotos! Once my ferritin maintained 80+ for 6 months (no other changes) my thyroid chilled out and I’ve been off meds. Iron is so important for thyroid function, its like a teeter totter. Ok that’s all for now, appreciate your video to help education and spread the word. If you want the NIH article let me know, it’s gold

[@DrWholeness]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@kainatijaz7641]

yes kindly plz share the article- I would like to have it when I visit my dr - my test results came back and despite my hb being 11 which is kind of in a good range for me - ferritin is at 12

[@MLHealthandLife]

@ pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8002799/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGsrNJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWxyf_wOyzXmseteoWcl8_la4cXz4sumfyip5lZ4FtjdejZ009zGz5uwNw_aem_mCLchIartNE3uSU6luATFw#CIT0006

[@Jositoooo]

“CBC is run all the time but people can go years without their doctor checking their ferritin level.” I’ve been exhausted for 10+ years. Barely functional. Docs ordered several “full blood panels”, all came back normaI. I just started reading about iron, checked my records and found I’ve *never* had it checked. Went out and got a ferritin test. It was 4. You read that right: 4. Bittersweet. So grateful to have found a cause. Not happy that I suffered for 10+ years just to figure it out myself with a $12 test that I got in 5 minutes as a walk-in at a lab down the street. 😐

[@DrWholeness]

Strong work! Sorry it took so long. Www.bloodvitality.com

[@LK-bz9sk]

You lived this way for ten years . My God. That is a medical travesty. I have been feeling this way for a few weeks and chasing things down. My ferritin is low. I can't even imagine ten years of this. I hope you are improving now

[@sirsilentsandler]

I had the same mine is 5 and have been told for 15 years that it was anything but iron 😢

[@moiseslopez5672]

Are you a male? And what was the cause?

[@pawprinting]

@@DrWholeness What's insane is that my Iron is low (51) but my ferritin is high (277) What in the world does something like THAT mean?

[@ltltornado3337]

This actually made me cry, it was so validating. I was in the ER and nobody would take me seriously because my hemoglobin was a 10.6 even though it said ferritin = 2 and iron = 18. The PCP I went to actually laughed at me and said there's no way I'd be having symptoms with my hemoglobin that high and that it was all in my head. I never went back to her, naturally. One of the ER docs gave me a rx for iron pills but he acted angry at me for wasting his time. The pills helped a lot and now I am finally seeing a nice gastro who wants to figure out the cause. I wish you could be my doctor! ugh

[@DrWholeness]

@@ltltornado3337 only you have to live in your body. Keep fighting for your health answers. Also, check www.optimizeiron.com for iron help.

[@devonlashinski2870]

My hemoglobin is doing just fine but my ferritin is at 11.0. Just started Blood Vitality today! Can’t wait to feel like myself, it’s been too long! My symptoms have been extreme shortness of breath, fatigue, brain fog, irritable and anti social. Because of the brain fog I’ve been feeling really slow and am having trouble making decisions and thinking clearly, even talking is a chore for me. I’d much just rather keep to myself, all these things are not me and I’m excited that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that I stumbled across this guy! Thanks so much!

[@DrWholeness]

Let us know how it goes.

[@Skybluewindcool]

@DevonLashinski How are you now ? and what was your hemoglobin level ? Do u had dizziness, balance problems, heart palpitations, shortness of breath and anxiety? headache pressure type can't concentrate or focus filling irritated and anger and also difficulty and unpleasant filling while talking to someone😓 filling unreal, brainfog like not on myself sometimes like a drunked and sleepy....

[@Skybluewindcool]

@qazq oaoo Yes sad sad sad

[@Skybluewindcool]

@qazq oaoo Constant dizziness

[@missmanager]

@qazq oaoo yes I feel l.....same

[@barbarastentaford1009]

Thank you for this video, I was taken to hospital with chest and arm pain, breathlessness, light-headedness, nausea you name it and they said hemoglobin was fine but I knew to get my ferretin tested, blood work came back and I was told it was normal so I asked for the number and they said 17 which I now know isn't normal, 3 months on and I'm still bed bound with bad symptoms but I've just started iron tablets so I'm hoping they will help I'm just having a hard time believing the symptoms can be this bad without it being anemia, I honestly thought I was going to die

[@DrWholeness]

Wow. Let us know how you do. www.optimizeiron.com

[@bobGmitter]

This happened to me. I paid for a vitamin B test and luckily it included ferritin. My ferritin was 25ug/ml. Taking Heme iron with a little copper and doing better after only 3 weeks. I was taking too much Zinc which blocked iron and copper.

[@bobGmitter]

God was looking out for me.

[@peekaboo5496]

My ferritin level is at 23ng/ml and my doctor tells me everything is fine. In Germany the normal Ferritin levels are between 15 - 150. I have no trust in my docotor since a long time, but after this I really need to search for a new doc. I suffer from fatigue, depression, high heartrate (min 105/bpm), tinitus and I can't lose any weight. But when your are overweight and have depression , all of your symptoms are a result of this. 🙄 "You need to lose weight, then you'll feel better and your heartrate is high, because you are stressed. " I'm 39 and I feel like this since I'm 18....this can't be normal.

[@DrWholeness]

This is definitely normal. Look into going full on meat, fruit, some vegetables to help with weight, ferritin, depression. Sometimes doing a 6-8 week experiment full on is what the body needs.

[@peekaboo5496]

@@DrWholeness thanks for the response. I also have an appointment at a cardiologist tomorrow, to check if everything is okay with the heart. I also found out that my doctor only checked my TSH level the last 20 years and not for the other Thyroid levels. I have Hypothyreose. I have a lot of work to do now. 😬

[@ireefree2024]

​@@peekaboo5496 How are you now? I'm German aswell and had a fight with my doctor to get Infusions. Although I had to pay it (130Euros) it's the only way for me. Had two, more three to go. My HB is normal at 12, now 14. But my ferritin is at 9. I have besides the normal things the heart racing and problems with breathing. It's a nightmare since three months. I donated blood because they only check the HB also heavy periods...

[@muhammedsalman4021]

@@ireefree2024hi i am in berlin are you living in berlin . If so can you recommend me the best doctor

[@invigil3570]

You are by far the best explanation on Anemia and Iron deficiency I have found after 20 videos (at least) After fealing like I was about to pass out from barely moving around I went to get my lab test done independently since I don't like dealing with doctors. I got my results today and they are atrocious. Iron 20, Ferritin, 2 (yes two) hemoglobin 8.2. I will be ordering the Blood Vitality asap!

[@DrWholeness]

Oh wow! Can’t wait to hear your results. Www.bloodvitality.com

[@miketermaaten26]

I agree ..this was a Really Great video. thank you

[@angelwright9797]

So glad I found your blog and videos! I've had every experience from the first doctor I went to not wanting to run any blood tests, despite serious symptoms, to the last doctor running several tests and telling me everything looked fine. I recently paid out of pocket for anemia blood work so that I could avoid the trouble of seeing a doctor all together. I have low ferritin (10) while normal on everything else. The doctors I previously saw did not have my ferritin checked. Now, thanks to your content, I have a much better understanding of the whole situation. I ordered the Blood Vitality pills and hope to see an improvement to my quality of life.

[@DrWholeness]

Let’s us know how you do. 🙌🏼

[@samariaj.m.4401]

How are you feeling?

[@mrsjuliebrown]

Great information in the video! I have had all the symptoms you describe in the video! I got blood work results back this morning and it appears I have iron deficiency without anemia! Hemoglobin is normal at 13.1, ferritin at 10.7, iron serum at 27, tibc at 442, uibc at 415, and saturation is 6%. Normal folate and vitamin D and B12. Hopefully my doctor will review the results this week and we can develop a treatment plan! Such a relief after years old being told "you are a tired mom in a hard season of life"

[@DrWholeness]

Get your ferritin over 70 is going to be a total life changer! 🙌🏼 www.optimizeiron.com

[@Skybluewindcool]

@JulieBrown how are you now dear plz update

[@someone-ql6pu]

what is the symptoms of non-Anemia Iron deficiency? and how it gone for you? like what symtoms disapeared and how long did it take you know. your experience

[@ciaralopez8867]

Here because my hemoglobin is normal but ferritin is 6! Currently pregnant and brought up feeling anemic but was told I’m fine. I only found the ferritin because my husbands insurance makes us do extensive blood work. 🤯

[@DrWholeness]

Yes, my wife's hemoglobin was normal and ferritin at 9 after a month on Blood Vitality it came up to 23 and she felt night and day better. www.optimizeiron.com

[@sheainfinitypaints9533]

I have cronic low ferritin. I need by monthy infusions for the rest of my life. I wish there was a better way. Mine went undiagnosed for more than a year. My heart rate got so high during that time that now my heart is permanently damaged. Eje tion fraction of 40% with cardiomyopathy.

[@Bee_Hive_10134]

I am Iron & B12 Anemic after gastric bypass 22 years ago. 2 years ago my Ferritin was 25. Two weeks ago it was 81.79. I plan to increase it since I'm experiencing hair loss, anxiety, chronic fatigue, etc. I also changed the type of HRT I'm taking recently, since my testosterone was

[@Horsecentstoday]

I've doing masses of research on this topic. ...this was probably the best one I've seen. However it's important to know exactly what ferritin is and why your body makes it Ferritin is produced using iron that is not needed for body functions and that extra Iron is converted into ferritin and then stored in your liver for future use in case your low on dietary iron. Men typically have a 3 year supply of ferritin ready for use. When your deficient in dietary iron your now using ferritin to make up the difference and thus depleting your iron reserves. After a long time your ferritin bank is empty and now you get anemia.

[@DalindaPerez-ff3bl]

I just bought your pills!! I am excited to see change! My Dr says my labs are fine 😑. My ferritin is 16, and my iron saturation is low but all other iron, rbc, hemoglobin levels are normal. I have fatigue, anxiety throughout the night, exercise intolerance, sob with exertion, brain fog, cold feet, light headed and feel like fainting very often. I’ve had this on and of led my whole life but just recently found out my ferritin level of 16, never had it tested before. I am so hopeful to see change 😍

[@kjo9982]

Finally got my ferritin checked, 6ug/L. So glad to have a reason why I feel like garbage!

[@DrWholeness]

Wow. Yes, get ready to experience life at a whole other level! www.optimizeiron.com

[@janicemendoza376]

Hi! Any updates on your health? How are you now? Thanks!

[@kjo9982]

I do feel better I think! But my numbers are still super low, in the 20’s even with taking iron nightly.

[@gracygrace.mp4]

Wow, this helped me so much. My hemoglobin is currently at a 12 and my ferritin is at an 8. This helped me so so so much. I am so tired but I do have hope. I do take iron supplements but keep feeling worse. My ferritin was at a 12 two years ago. I am considering adding more meat into my diet because I hear many good things about eating lots of meat. I will bring up your points to my doctor and see what the next steps are. I believe I will feel better! Thank you, Dr. Angove!

[@DrWholeness]

Check out www.optimizeiron.com if you need more support in getting your iron levels up.

[@thisbibliophagist]

My hemoglobin is just barely above the low range at 12.0 but my MCHC was low & my RDW SD was high so was told to get iron panel done. My iron is 20, ferritin is 14 & % saturation is 8. Explains a few things. 😅

[@DrWholeness]

Yes that explains a lot. So much health opportunity waiting for you. Www.optimizeiron.com

[@zanzah_]

After a failed big toe fusion and leg lengthening I've gone back and asked for my blood tests for the past 5 years - iron fine, Ferratin almost zero. How does a GP be so negligent?

[@MsPeabody1231]

They see so many iron deficient women they simply don't know that they need to tell you to take iron and B vitamins supplements. They don't even have to give you a prescription they just need to tell you to take it.

[@ginnyadamo1477]

What if my hemoglobin is not only normal but slightly high? Ferritin is 8, iron saturation is 9, hemoglobin was 17

[@DrWholeness]

Iron deficiency. Something else is effecting your hemoglobin. It would be good to look more into it. Www.optimizeiron.com

[@connyginter-healthcoach]

My hemoglobin is 13.2, my iron 98, and my ferritine is 50 I have been struggling with my energy all day, especially in the morinigs. Sometimes tight chest, low blood pressure and light headed. Even naturopathic doctors said everything looks ok in the bunch of blood test but I can't work becasue of low energy ;-(

[@Yvuyctxtxtx]

I was told it was all in my head like everything else. It wasn’t. I have a bunch of stuff nobody looked for.

[@03nursing]

Yessss! I run ferritin and iron on all my fatigued patients. I put them on 6 weeks two times daily, then if it’s up, I take them down to one pill three times weekly.

[@DrWholeness]

Great to hear 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@DrWholeness]

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[@davidryan4948]

My ferritin was 4, normal hemoglobin. Felt fine but a little short of breath when exercising

[@Skybluewindcool]

Balance problem dizziness ?

[@chriswalton1523]

Thank you my ferratin dropped to 2.6 whilst Hgb was 80. So medics at hospital refused a transfusion or infusion because I ‘wasn’t anaemic’ I sat and cried until they listened to me that I was exhausted and needed iron. Now I’ve been diagnosed as IDA and undergoing tests t eee why I’m not storing iron.

[@christineharmon4496]

I can totally relate to this. I’m about to take tests as well for not storing iron. Did you get any info on why you weren’t storing it ?

[@ireneswan1050]

This describes my condition for last few years. I HAD TO REQUEST AN IRON BLOOD TEST TO GET INFUSIONS TO CORRECT PROBLEM.

[@blaa459a]

Thankyou so much for this video 🙏

[@lindapestridge3073]

Watched Lot's of video's On iron deficiency This is the best one by miles.

[@DrWholeness]

Thank you! check out www.optimizeiron.com

[@lindapestridge3073]

@@DrWholeness i will do so right now , thank you for your reply.

[@blaa459a]

Totally agree

[@Clarke1982]

Thanks for the video, super informative, I just ran an at home ferritin test and the result was 'normal' with the lower bar very faint but still showing. I have all the symptoms of iron deficiency and as an athletic person it is really effecting my lifestyle, not to mention work and social life. Is it possible the home test kit is wrong. Also, the range seems to be very broad, could an athletic person who is only just in the 30IU/ml range still experience symptoms? I am on a waiting list for test at doctors but that is another 3 weeks away. I should add my mother has been iron deficient for years. I'm not sure if it can run in families at all? Thanks again and best wishes from Scotland!

[@joyandrews3804]

My ferritin is 38 but my haemoglobin is 9.8. I’m anemic even though my ferritin is above 30.

[@sugabay]

My ferritin is 27 , and my iron is 45

[@leekflower1]

What level is too high for ferritin?

[@Skybluewindcool]

Does low Ferritin - low store iron level cause always hungry, irritations, tired, fatigue, brain fog, anxiey etc etc ???

[@DrWholeness]

They surely can.

[@DrWholeness]

Www.optimizeiron.com

[@Skybluewindcool]

@@DrWholeness But always hungry...😭 I have listened low Iron ferritin cause loss of appeatite

[@DrWholeness]

@@Skybluewindcool cells without the ability to get adequate resources are hungry cells.

[@stanleymhone5713]

Thank you very much doctor for the informative and amazing video. Everything you said describes me in a nutshell: fatigue, lethargy, chest pain, underperformer, physically weak in every sense of the word! God bless. Bottom line, I now understand better what is actually wrong in my case.

[@DrWholeness]

Awesome! 🙌🏼

[@saschagordon8325]

How long does it take to raise ferritin levels? If someone is at, say, 22… how long could it take to raise up to 40 if they’re taking 65 active iron/day (or 325 mg Ferrous sulfate). Thank you for this video!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@drax713]

Sir iam suffering with excessive hair shedding. My healthy hairls also lossing, my vitamin d 24.90,my tsh level 1.09 Hemoglobin 13 but mcv 67.7f/l Mch 20.3pg My hair fall start before 6 months. Hair lossing whole scalp I take vitamin and biotin medicines but no use🙂

[@someone-ql6pu]

one of the most things I hated about CBC that people call it "full blood test" when I heard that I thought I recived a "full test" which was confusing to me and my future doctors because when they ask me about things I tell them "No I don't have this problem I did the test" though i didn't make the Iron test yet. but I did find I was low in Vitamin D and low- fine B

[@DrWholeness]

This is so true, here it non-stop!

[@heavenorhell8782]

Hello dr. MATT do you recommand ferrous sulphate to increase ferritin level? And what is the optimal ferritin level for woman to achieve? Thanks!

[@DrWholeness]

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[@samkhan1746]

What's the best form of easily absorbed iron when you have low ferritin levels like 11 in my case and also suffer from gastritis? Please mention the dose as well. Thank you.

[@DrWholeness]

Hydrolyzed whole protein iron chelate like in Blood Vitality www.optimizeiron.com

[@Viktoriia]

Very informative. Thank you

[@DrWholeness]

You are welcome! 🙏

[@whiteflower4014]

Hi doctor 👋 I done test yesterday hemoglobin 11.7 MCV 88 himatocrite 34.8 I live in Iraq female what type of animia I have please?????

[@ahmed_raza62]

Doctor my HB is 14.5 and ferritin is 160 but my Iron levels are 49, which is low. I have many symptoms like constipation, tinnitus, loss of libido, heart palpitations when climbing stairs, loss of leg muscles or weak muscles. And it has been 3 years, I'm suffering with it. When I eat Iron rich food, it immediately affects my symptoms and symptoms go away but it is just temporarily and again after few hours, I'm suffering from this issue. I'm eating a lot meat not but it is not increasing my iron level to the acceptable point. My all doctors said to me, you will recover iron levels with iron rich foods but it has been more than 6 months eating meat, no benefit for long term. Plz help me.

[@kaitlynboyer8780]

Can low ferritin cause severe body pain?

[@margehinkle8346]

Thank you for this video. The Blood Vitality did increase my ferritin. I’m just wondering what you can tell me about macrocytic anemia.

[@DrWholeness]

B12, folate, thiamine, sleep apnea, hypothyroidism are the common issues.

[@cherrynicole4511]

I've been feeling really down for the last 10+ years, had some labs done and my ferritin is 8.7 😳 Dr.'s notes said iron deficiency without anemia...even found out I have food allergies among other things! I can't wait to change up my lifestyle and feel better. Thank you for the video!

[@DrWholeness]

Awesome! Getting your ferritin up will be a total game changer. www.optimizeiron.com

[@katiewhitney8499]

I had my regular doctor order all the tests my naturopathic doctor wanted including ferritin. My ferritin was 20 with tons of symptoms. They said everything was good. Definitely switched my regular doctor. This last time it was checked it got up to 34 doing better but still get symptoms. Can't wait to get it over 70 but it's definitely a long road and my body hates iron pills all kinds can only take them every other day.

[@DrWholeness]

You may want to try Blood Vitality to make iron easier on your body. amzn.to/3MUv4Oa

[@katiewhitney8499]

@@DrWholeness Sorry I have one more question. Can muscle twitching especially in the legs be due to iron?

[@DrWholeness]

@@katiewhitney8499 for sure.

[@rachellizzie889]

Hi. I love this video. Very informative. I started out having anemia years ago, but now I have iron deficiency without anemia for years so Ive been through both. Thank you for the information. I just found out my iron saturation and serum iron are very low again so I may need another iron infusion soon. What causes your iron to not go up without iron infusions? My iron saturation and serum iron doesnt even go up on iron pills or food rich in iron so Im just wondering if this is normal. My mom has the same issue maintaining iron stores.

[@pinki_1437]

Symptoms can you tell

[@drax713]

Sir low ferittin can couse excessive hair loss

[@DrWholeness]

For sure.

[@drax713]

Sir iam suffering with excessive hair shedding. My healthy hairls also lossing, my vitamin d 24.90,my tsh level 1.09 Hemoglobin 13 but mcv 67.7f/l Mch 20.3pg My hair fall start before 6 months. Hair lossing whole scalp I take vitamin and biotin medicines but no use🙂

[@guyrock5855]

Most patient with ID also have hypothyroidism, thyroid function uses iron and if you are low on iron both functions tank and it becomes a vicious cycle.

[@DrWholeness]

Yes, the thyroid and iron are very closely connected.

[@ramyarmishra1011]

@@DrWholeness How ??

[@cristinabedmar6977]

How can we buy blood vitality in Australia?

[@spoolspool6278]

My ferritin is so low, 6 and I have SIBO take PPI have really heavy menstrual cycles. I need infusions. What kind of doctor can prescribe this, I spend 5 hours a day in bed. I was an athlete 3 years ago. My life is terrible. I can’t even breathe. My platelets and rdw are all high.

[@DrWholeness]

That is super rough! Your primary care doctor can get you set up.

[@ashlynpurvis5371]

my blood ferritin is a 4 still waiting for my doctor to tell me how to make it better 😭😭

[@DrWholeness]

Oh wow. Www.optimizeiron.com for ideas.

[@jenana7515]

My ferritin is always minus. Last test was minus 6.. haemoglobin is also under.. I go for iron infusions or sometimes blood transfusion every 2-3 months

[@DrWholeness]

Do you know what is causing the blood loss or lack of blood formation? Check www.optimizeiroin.com

[@edimoelvis9904]

Why not start eating liver?

[@DuffMan.]

I have low hemo, red blood cell count but decent (73) ferratin levels. What can I determine from this? I feel fit as a fiddle, never tired...BUT I have suffered severe depression on and off all my life.

[@thegamejunkie1]

I have secondary polycythemia, my ferritin and iron are both below 20. My Hem doctor wants them to stay there and doesn’t want me to take and iron supplement …. Can you explain why? Thank you

[@DrWholeness]

Great question! I’m not sure why that would be unless you have a cancer that is highly Iron responsive.

[@bobholst874]

I was told that PPI's cause problems with iron absorbtion. They advised taking iron in the morning and avoid tannin. Coffees, teas, nuts, legumes are all high in tannin and will stop your body from absorbing iron. If anyone has information to the contrary, please correct me as I believe it is important to get things like that right!

[@DrWholeness]

That is sound advice.

[@6789uiop]

With my wife's breast cancer I've read that Transferrinn Saturation

[@DrWholeness]

Sounds like she is in a good spot.

[@shwe7211]

Hi Dr Matt, I have thalassemia anemia since very long time. Do you suggest which kind of iron supplements? Thank you.

[@DrWholeness]

Check out www.bloodvitality.com

[@shivayoom9128]

Normal hemoglobin but low ferritin. In this case no pale skin, no white or pale eyes, no brittle nails. Look like normal except depressed n weight loss but dying inside with invisible symptomos to others. Is this possible ??? Plz tell 🙏🏻

[@DrWholeness]

For sure.

[@gadphin]

Thank you doctor!

[@DrWholeness]

you are welcome!

[@universe3654]

Hi Dr Matt I took blood test last week and the below are my results Iron 52 Transferrin 286 TIBC 258 %saturation 15% Haemoglobin 11.9 Ferritin 63 B12 892 I have severe hair fall since 6 years . Not sure why I am facing it I am 33 year old female . Pls help me I want to live my life with my family getting g away from hair fall . Will having your blood vitality supplement help me with me problem . Also will my b12 increase of I have your supplement . Please respond

[@bobGmitter]

I read that ferritin must be above 70ng/ml for hair to stop falling out

[@blaa459a]

Hi what about low %transferrin saturation everything else normal and got all anemic symptoms

[@RinazIslam]

What about thalassemia minor anemia,low iron and itp at the same time?

[@allardwijma7233]

Great explanation, thank you! I was wondering, why do patients with ID (but not IDA) suffer from symptoms like fatigue when their hemoglobin level is still normal?

[@DrWholeness]

Thanks for watching.

[@veekay9977]

@@DrWholeness you didnt answer him?

[@DrWholeness]

@@veekay9977 Thanks for following up..I will make another video about this, but the short answer is that iron has many roles in the body beyond oxygen transfer (it's role on red blood cells) and iron deficiency anemia is the defined disease state whereas iron deficiency is the precursor state. Similar to pre-diabetes.

[@veekay9977]

@@DrWholeness 👍

[@sarahd.5579]

What do you recommend for patients who have persistent iron deficiency anemia and who do not respond to iron supplements and lifestyle changes? At what point do you search for the cause, and what specialists do you refer to?

[@DrWholeness]

Always search for the cause. Finding a naturopathic physician in your area and working with them would be high value.

[@Sanaiya14]

My hemoglobin was 11.8 but iron was 22, saturation was 6 and ferritinin was at 4 in Feb.. idk what my numbers are right now since i lost my insurance soon after that but recently I have been feeling dizzy, lightheadedness and rapid heartbeats... I need to lie down for at least half an hour to 1 to feel somewhat normal

[@travissingh6090]

Hey doc... i was told that my hemoglobin levels are slightly elevated due smoking... it's 17.2hg... my question is can i have elevated hemoglobin & have low iron levels? I don't know my ferritin levels...also can i have elevated hemoglobin with low blood pressure? Thanks in advance...

[@TANNYRAW]

My ferritin is 5. I have had no luck with iron supplements. I have startled taking the blood vitality. How many would you recommend a day? Thank you for considering my question :).

[@DrWholeness]

At a ferritin of 5 we generally start with 2 taken at the same time each day.

[@TANNYRAW]

@@DrWholeness oh thank you so much. Does that mean the two are taken together as one does? Or does that mean one in the morning and perhaps one later in the day but having the same schedule each day?

[@DrWholeness]

@@TANNYRAW it is best to take all your iron at the same time. Preferably in the morning.

[@TANNYRAW]

@@DrWholeness ok I will do that THANK TOU so much!!

[@livingtheorganicway]

@@TANNYRAW how are you feeling? My ferritin is a 4.

[@armyvet1997]

I was recently diagnosed with Iron Deficiency Anemia. I was told to take a 325 mg iron supplement. I’m trying to find a good iron supplement. I find that all have flow agents and fillers, or is there a liquid supplement that’s good. Do you have any suggestions?

[@miklooo8080]

I feel im slowing dying - i have symptoms like fatigue, Extreme Brain fog, irritable, anxiety, depressed, ligh headed feeling like im going to faint, tired for days after every workout, heart palp all day, bruising easily and small red blood-colored dots under the skin. My serum level are low, transferrin did start to increase last test and transferrin saturation are low but i have normal ferritin, I have heard that ferritin can be normal with inflammation in the body? i think my b12 injections have depleted my iron levels? do u think i have iron defiency? my doctor dont say anything do u think i should get some iron supps and etst if it get better? Thx for the video good info.

[@Fausaidoug]

Can you have low iron with normal ferritin levels? Ferritin 123 (range 30-500), iron saturation 0.30, iron 14 (8-35),total iron binding capacity 46…

[@janmartell9792]

Blood Vitality would cost me about $90 a month! That is too expensive.

[@ThriftyGamerG]

What about abdomen problem and cant sleep well. After taking iron for a week my problem disappear and also the chest pain and fatigue feel like Im young again.. Should I stop now from taking iron supplement?

[@DrWholeness]

Wow that is great to hear

[@beginnerssamayal8319]

Sir I have my HB level is 13and serum iron is 124but ferritin is 22ng/ml what to do sir to increase ferritin level

[@SokTamo]

I have HGB 142 (range 140-180), ferriting 120 (range 30-300), iron 6 (range 8-30), low iron on hair test mineral analysis and I still have all symptoms of anemia. What the heck?

[@DrWholeness]

I would check your direct Transferrin level. Also consider underlying inflammatory activity.

[@SokTamo]

@@DrWholeness Thank you for you message. My TSAT 10 (range 15-45). Is it good idea to take about 20mg iron bysglycinate for a few days to see if something changes?

[@sabrinaelizabethszoldan804]

My ferratin is 12, my hemoglobin is low, my RBC are low. I've been this way my entire adult life and I"m 40. Iron supplements have always upset my stomach. It's starting to catch up with me though. I feel like I'm walking through quicksand and I have a 3, 12, and 15 year old I'm homeschooling. Friggen spent and no one understands it. I get winded going up stairs and I have no breathing issues and I'm a healthy weight. I'd love suggestions for OTC supplements. Right now doing gentle iron and vitamin C, avoiding grains (just started keto two weeks and that is helping my energy some), and I have noticed my hair is thinning but not falling out, so anxious. I want to work out. I want to keep up with my kids.

[@DrWholeness]

Wow. Ya you need your body full throttle for homeschooling. My wife homeschool 5 of our kiddos right now. It is the best but also a ton of life energy. Have you looked at www.bloodvitality.com ? This is what I have seen to be most effective in my family and with my patients.

[@brendanhawkins9323]

What about 50? I just got my blood results. Is that considered only slightly low?

[@strivingsoulforjannah]

My ferritin level is 19 but have normal hemoglobin

[@Aesthetic_leen]

I'm having chest pains and nerve pain since 2 months. I was absolutely fine and when one day started having chest pain... It scares me a lot... I have done my ECG echocardiogram endoscopy and what not... Doctor said my heart was fine.... All the doctors are saying that I have in society and anxiety is causing me e these weird pains all over my body and specially my chest pain.. somewhat I was not ready to believe them... I I'm having extremely dry lips... It's sometimes even bleed when the skin comes off, kind of dry skin. And people tell me that I looked very unwell... I got my vitamin test done.... And my vitamin d level is 12.... Dr never asked me for a bit test but can my chest pain and other pain all around my body and specially my wrist and my feet can be a sign of vitamin d deficiency... Can vitamin d deficiency at a level of 12 be so severe Also I have had breathing issues now a days... Strange tightness in the body. ... Lump in the throat feeling... And upset stomach... And I'm also having lump in the throat feeling.. can dis be due to vit d or calcium deficiency or iron or potassium bdeficiency? I have done my B12 test also which are normal.... Last month I had my ovarian cyst surgery for which my CBC was done but it was also normal... For now I have sent my samples for iron testing

[@DrWholeness]

www.optimizeiron.com also definitely want to get those vitamin D levels into optimal range. drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements/products/vitamin-d3-k2-liquid

[@amypenszynski7858]

Can I take this with good results/absorption if I've been healing from SIBO (doing a lot better overall) and have the MTHFR gene deficiency? I have B Thalassemia anemia and take methylated supplements like methylfolate....but also have low iron now! I think it has to do with..maybe..not having much nutrition for quite a while while trying to heal the SIBO. Thank you!

[@DrWholeness]

See email.

[@alexisheller8974]

Wait, so iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are two different things? My dr told me I wasn’t anemic even though I’m showing signs of low iron. She didn’t test my ferritin level. I’m also going on 11 months of breastfeeding and feel like my son is draining the nutrients right out of me!

[@DrWholeness]

Yes they are. Iron deficiency proceeds iron deficiency anemia the disease state. Check www.optimizeiron.com

[@blaa459a]

Hi again one dr said anemia cause Edema in feet and legs my issue now with veins and all above symptoms fatigue depression lazy why don’t drs address Edema with anemia?

[@DrWholeness]

yes iron deficiency can play into edema cause. www.optimizeiron.com

[@happyday9452]

My serum iron at 3.8. The haemoglobin is normal.

[@DrWholeness]

Wow! What is your Ferritin? Www.optimizeiron.com

[@arsenaldream2156]

Thank you so much I just have a question in regard of Ferritin reference range show vey huge gap for example between 15 to 200 So if for example ferritin came 20 or 25 or even 30 should that considered normal

[@DrWholeness]

Generally, there is some bone marrow red blood cell production suppression when ferritin goes below 30. I aim for 70-120.

[@abolisohoni]

My Ferritin is 9 and hemoglobin is 10.7 and Iron is 25. Which iron medicine I should buy and what should I look for in the tablet? Please suggest food as well. I am vegetarian. Thanks a lot 🙏

[@DrWholeness]

This is my go to and vegetarian. drwholeness.myshopify.com/products/blood-vitality-1

[@leekflower1]

Interesting you mentioned out of breath. I've been having that despite similar activity level like I feel like my body can do the activity strength wise but I can't catch my breath when I try to increase intensity. I also remember being out of breath excessively during a pregnancy last year that ended in miscarriage. I don't remember being out of breath in early pregnancy with previous ones. I wonder if my low ferritin levels contributed to my miscarriage. 😔 Seems like such an easy thing to check.

[@DrWholeness]

Check out www.optimizeiron.com for help. Definitely check your ferritin.

[@leekflower1]

@@DrWholeness I did. It was 19. I started supplementing this week.

[@DrWholeness]

@@leekflower1 All the best, let us know how you do.

[@urielwong]

Can donating blood too often cause iron deficiency or low ferritin? Thank you, great discussion!

[@DrWholeness]

Yes. See it all the time.

[@urielwong]

@@DrWholeness Thank you!

[@payperview714]

massively..I learned this the hard way..Never had Iron + TBC test or Ferritin and when i checked Iron was ok but Ferritin was as low as 10.

[@urielwong]

@@payperview714 Thank you for your reply! Same thing happened here.

[@DrWholeness]

@@payperview714 check out www.optimizeiron.com

[@susanbirch5705]

Hmm. There’s a bit more to it than this. A full iron panel is important - serum iron, transferrin, transferrin saturation. Also ceruloplasmin and copper. There are other anemias including vitamin b12. Relying on feritin alone won’t really tell you how much iron you are transporting around the body.

[@DrWholeness]

Thank you Susan. 👍🏻

[@CB-zv1ji]

This gives me hope!! Ferritin is 5, Iron Saturation is 6 , Hemoglobin is 10. All RBC levels are low accept my platelets are high. I am fatigued to the point of needing two naps a day to make it through. My legs shake like jelly when I walk up or down stairs, I can’t even mix a cake batter without having to stop because my arms shake and I have no strength. I have almost constant heart palpitations. I have a Hematologist appointment in a few days. I am almost in tears at the prospect of getting my life back!! ❤

[@Skybluewindcool]

What about your appetite? Do u have dizziness, unbalanced, twitching, anger issue, irritations etc ??

[@CB-zv1ji]

Definitely have dizziness and balance issues. I have twitching too. No anger issues. My appetite is weird. I don't eat much at a time but when I get hungry, I get RAVENOUS immediately.@@Skybluewindcool

[@Skybluewindcool]

@@CB-zv1ji Are u always hungry and dizziness?

[@CB-zv1ji]

Yes I am dizzy often. Not hungry in the mornings and then very hungry in the evening.@@Skybluewindcool

[@Skybluewindcool]

@@CB-zv1ji It's vestibular hypofunction from which bollywood actor varun dhawan is suffering from....

[@tiffanya4275]

My platelets have been trending up last couple years but my hemoglobin is normal at 12.6. Hair is shedding like crazy. Was wondering if platelet elevation may be due to low iron and or ferritin. Some searches I found said low iron and platelets have an inverse correlation. Have you seen platelets normalize once iron is corrected?

[@DrWholeness]

Often platelets go up with low iron and normalize with iron repletion.

[@DrWholeness]

www.bloodvitality.com

[@09lilmiss]

My hemoglobin is fine. It ferritin level is 4. I started taking supplements but hard to know which ones are best. I hope it’s true that my life will completely change once I can get those levels up because I’ve been living with extreme fatigue for several years and I keep saying this can’t be it, this can’t be the way to live

[@DrWholeness]

www.bloodvitality.com has worked the best for my patients.

[@09lilmiss]

@@DrWholeness thank you for the recommendation!

[@mariado3690]

My ferritin is around 10 last few years, iron is 7. Haemoglobin is normal stabile whole life. I never measured ferritin or iron before marker 9. Note these are possible whole life since childhood. What my markers mean and what symptoms should I have? Also note - diazepam test - it worked positive - means my symptoms are not due to iron because diazepam cured all my symptoms instantly for some time? Why diazepam cured all my problems 'low iron' then if it is iron to blame?

[@beautyroses8771]

Oh my goodness! My ferritin is 22, and my hemoglobin is also 11! The Dr is saying that I may have Alpha Thessalin (something like that). Can you tell me more about what your patient did please? Thank you!

[@DrWholeness]

Check out Www.optimizeiron.com

[@JimmyKay1976]

Is it possible to raise iron and ferritin without raising RBC and hemoglobin? Thanks!

[@DrWholeness]

For sure. www.optimizeiron.com

[@JimmyKay1976]

@@DrWholeness I can't seem to download the literature. Can I simply order the supplement? Again, I need to raise iron and ferritin with affecting hemoglobin and RBS

[@DrWholeness]

@@JimmyKay1976 drwholeness.myshopify.com/collections/nutritional-supplements/products/blood-vitality-1

[@Lifesepanga]

Sir Is it possible that little low like 11.2 hemoglobin but high ferrtin or iron level ?

[@DrWholeness]

Check for other inflammatory causes or B12/folate deficiency

[@audreyhepburn8633]

I don’t understand.. my ferritin went from 24 to 14 in 2,5 months although I have been taking iron bisglycinate the whole time. My ferritin was 46, 2 years ago and has been decreasing .. My hemoglobin is 13.9. What’s causing it ? Parasites ? Malabsorption? Thank you Sir !

[@minimouse1073]

I'm 19, female , I had severe hair loss so i checked my serum iron and ferritin levels were 20ug/dl and 6 ug/l and haemoglobin was 9.6 After that i took iron supplements for almost 2 months of 100mg and my serum iron now is 88 but ferritin is still low as 19 and also haemoglobin now is 14.5 but I'm still facing hair loss and ferritin is still low so should i continue my iron supplements or it may lead to too high haemoglobin?? i hope you reply sir

[@joyoflearning2124]

My hb is always stuck at 11.5 (female). Ferritin is 80, serum iron is low (55), percent saturation is low (18%). Even after eating healthy and having iron. How to increase my hb and all others which are low. Serum iron being low with normal ferritin - what does it indicate ?

[@DrWholeness]

You likely have a higher ferritin normal than most. Also, consider copper, zinc, folate, thiamine, B12 these could all play a role beyond just iron for your HGB. This is where Blood Vitality can really shine, in supporting the whole construct of red blood cell production. Www.optimizeiron.com

[@taylorstrickland7651]

My hemoglobin is 8.6 and my ferritin is 2. I don’t have any symptoms and they want me to get $3200 of iron infusions without even finding out why I’m anemic in the first place!?

[@DrWholeness]

Definitely need to get your iron levels up but yes, finding about why you are in this situation is vital!