The True Nutrients - Iron

[@Talon_Fitness]

If you think there's anything about Iron or relevant sources of Iron I didn't talk about, go ahead and leave it here so everyone has easy access to the information.

[@F4Wildcat]

I had anemia alot years ago because a small part of my intestine is gone bc of crohns disease. Getting proper intake was hard & i still cant eat lettuce & such so i had to resort to beef and spinach, beans and peas.

[@anonymoustube980]

I’ve read that coffee can prevent full absorption of iron. I’d be interested in an in depth video on caffenine given that it’s the most consumed legal substance outside of alcohol. I feel like people praise it overwhelmingly and never look into the potential downsides, and this is coming from someone who loves coffee.

[@ghostofsparta93]

I have too much iron without supplements. It’s a genotype which messes with the iron absorption in the body called hemochromatosis. It’s uncommon but definitely worth mentioning

[@F4Wildcat]

@@ghostofsparta93 bro give some of that to me!

[@sarahostrinsky4595]

I take blackstrap molasses for iron supplementation.

[@karis9050]

I'm going to eat my cast iron now, thanks Talon!

[@julian9637]

Time to get my daily dose of metal shavings in.

[@RockSmithStudio]

Talon - "I'm gonna put Cast Iron in the A tier"

[@Comm3nter0]

💀

[@kit0134]

i know this is a joke, but cooking with cast iron actually does supplement your iron intake from the trace amount of iron that is released into the food when cooking.

[@KajiCarson]

The darker the healthier! I usually chow down on an anvil in the mornings.

[@zillamare]

I began watching these videos around April of last year and around this time I was weighting in at 241 at 5’6 - 17yo. I would skip my blood tests and my cardiovascular appointments (genetic heart issues) out of fear exposing what i’ve been doing to my body. I would make BLT’s, hotdogs and other greasy foods at 12am almost every night and over time I just began to feel very tired of killing myself slowly so after school ended, I really wanted to take control of my eating habits and consumption and that’s exactly what I did. I didn’t really take these videos seriously at first, I would watch, think to myself about how I need to change and went and had a double cheeseburger. But over time I began to make changes towards my grocery list, I implemented what food went into my system, what time of the day I stopped eating and how much i was consuming and most importantly I changed my sleeping schedule! Yes its been over a year and I am not at my destined preference but I am coming in at 183.7 as of June 3 and I feel amazing. I have also helped motivate my other family members and they’re also seeing their own success as well. I now view these videos as helpful reminders of how I want my life to really be, Thank you Talon.

[@garrag0]

You’re amazing! Well done, keep crushing it 👊🔥

[@coryander1596]

hell yeah go get it

[@rebecaene-cr6uu]

proud of you

[@palak8742]

As a 17 year old in the beginning of her journey to reclaim her health, this is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[@stryfe7467]

Awesome job so far, my man. 🙌👍🔥 I find it interesting that our journeys and circumstances are more or less identical, except I've been at it for a bit longer. I started at 252, and I'm now down to 174. Keep going, and don't give up! 🤝

[@pamelabraman7217]

I LOVE your nutritional series because you don't have an agenda. You're not trying to sell a product or diet. You give us the facts and encourage us to make informed decisions about our health and fitness.

[@absolutezeromusicofficial]

He very much has a carnist agenda

[@leonardo9259]

Stating the fact that vegan is inefficient and meat is some of the best way to reach nutrition goal isn't an agenda @@absolutezeromusicofficial

[@SomebodyLikeXeo]

@@absolutezeromusicofficial Based pn what? Talks as much about veggies as about meat

[@colbyscott8545]

@@absolutezeromusicofficial not his fault that meat is amazing for you

[@PannenTheKoek]

​@@SomebodyLikeXeo There's no start to arguing with vegans. They most likely have an iron difficiency, which makes them get less oxygen to the brain and causes problems with thinking

[@alexaramachandran7392]

Wake up babe new mineral just dropped

[@melongl5697]

You should talk about copper as well. It regulates iron recycling and is very important in the human body.

[@HalfAryanHunterGatherer]

Eat lots of liver

[@melongl5697]

@@HalfAryanHunterGatherer I do eat a good bit of beef liver, yeah.

[@martinfiedler4317]

@@HalfAryanHunterGatherer Liver would deserve a special video. One of my absolute favorites

[@papermachete8071]

Underrated nutrient

[@3trilogy]

​@@papermachete8071Yeah, but it tastes awful! How do you make it taste good? The flavor is so overpowering. I would love to read your suggestions.

[@hurpdurp123]

When you first showed up on my feed I recoiled, because I thought you were one of those "No sugar, no fat, if you eat cake you have failed." kinda channels, but, since my feed is lacking in reliable nutriention content, I decieded to watch a few of your videos, and I am glad I did, because while I personnallt havn't learned anything, you recontexterlize the infomation in a way I hadn't done before, like, your tier lists, I didn't learn anything by pure facts, but, I really thought some things would be ranked diffrelently because I don't fully understand how things relate to each other, I am just someone who has an interest in making my diet better than it is currently. so yeah, thank you for making this channel.

[@AceX1337gaming]

As a vegetarian I supplement with a premium iron supplement and whilst im within healthy ranges, I am nowhere near the peak of the healthy ranges. So it's great that you are pointing out the bioavailability of the different sources.

[@simpleuser0001]

Same here. But I have to take iron supplements due to IBD (which makes it really difficult to get iron even if I wasn't a vegetarian). It's also best to take iron in the morning with vitamin c when the body absorbs the most efficiently.

[@ossabiosmataramsocrates-he7ux]

Just use an Iron Pan vegie

[@Satan316]

Hey dood. I love how you present information. You don't speak with any silly or suggestive inflections. I had a stroke about five years ago and have been trying to learn as much as I can about the human body, especially regarding food. Your tier lists are very helpful in making decisions at the grocery store. I usually and think of your charts and imagine 'where would this be ranked" before I put it in my cart. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@b1gb017]

would absolutely love to see a nutrition tier list on various cooking methods EG frying vs baking vs boiling, steaming, air frying, microwave, blanching, sous vide, grilling, smoking, slow cooking etc etc. I know that might not be easy considering it depends a lot on the temperatures used, time cooked and what’s actually being cooked in the first place, but would be interesting to hear if there's any general trends / differences between certain cooking methods. (also phenomenal video as always, you’ve genuinely changed how I eat for the better! )

[@joesphistalin2800]

Commenting to boost the algorithm, and to say great video!

[@katiakominski432]

Why doesn't this have more views? Iron is THE most common deficiency and it's so important to watch out for. I actually had no idea seafood was a source of iron, let alone that big. I had been told before that tahini is a good way to introduce a boost of iron to your diet. Add it to salads, toast, or eat it as halwa.

[@valeviau419]

Thanks, Talon! I've been waiting for this one as a person that finds nutrition really interesting but has also been anemic for 6 years now, using your videos for meal plan ideas! Despite that, I learned (or relearned) some things today so that's a win in my book.

[@hjxb]

100% facts, 0% sell out - love this guy

[@Probably_Laurence]

Thank you for posting another video man! I'm a student at food technologies and you're one of the main reasons for why I didn't drop uni! You got my interest in nutrition set ablaze and it hasn't dulled ever since!

[@JD3Gamer]

One way to get too much iron is with red blood cell transfusions. As a kid I had a condition called aplastic anemia where my bone marrow didn’t make enough blood cells. I got a bone marrow transplant to cure me but before then I needed a lot of double red and platelet transfusions. Double red transfusions are so iron rich that I would get a metallic taste in my mouth. After all was said and done and my new bone marrow took hold I then had to undergo multiple sessions of what was essentially modern day blood letting (just taking a pint of blood once a month for a few months) to remove iron indirectly. It took about half a year and ten years later I still have a high ferritin level. It’s just barely below the high end of normal.

[@Mr.JeffreyEchala]

Please keep on releasing these types of videos! They are so informative and entertaining to watch! 🙏

[@joshuak7937]

This is one of my favorite series from any KZbinr

[@errorlol1919]

Babe wake up, iron review just dropped🥵

[@phantomwolf2141]

Don't forget to Get your daily dose of iron bucket 😋

[@zachwilson6944]

Hey Talon, thanks for putting out these videos. I've been watching a lot and changing my diet to include more fiber and micronutrients. Thank you for breaking it down for me.

[@hashiramasenju2776]

I saw the community post about this series Please continue making these excellent videos This are a more in depth and more useful videos Love the tier lists also

[@monkeyman100000]

I like grape-nuts cereal with milk (cow or not) to get my iron usually gets me close to 100% daily value on one serving! :D And i love cereal hehe XD It can be hard to eat but they have grape-nut flakes! much more enjoyable although a bit less nutritious, and very very small difference at that! its still high in iron!! Regular is 90% and flakes are 70%!!! So easy

[@LilololXD]

the way this man delivers information!

[@Comm3nter0]

Love your videos man ❤ So easy to understand, thx to you I dont have to search about sources, etc.

[@Joe-jy9ci]

I think a commonly misunderstood area is the importance of sunlight. Possibly within a bespoke video around vitamin D and mention it and the better "bioavailability of sunlight". Or as your channel is based upon fitness maybe just a video explaining the basics around calories and calories out and losing weight.

[@arturyasnov8434]

Thank you for the video. It will be very helpful to show how much food I need to eat daily to maintain good iron levels.

[@Pooburglar]

Thank you papa Talon🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@YouEra]

For as much as I enjoy tier lists, I like even more these series of your videos. Very informative. Keep up the good work! 💪

[@kabilanbaskaran6813]

Dude this is extremely valuable information do keep making them. I saw your poll. Maybe be more clickbaity with the titles like someone suggested there😂😂

[@Rihardololz]

Consuming pumpkin seeds and Chia seeds daily, looks like i got efficient intake. Cutting caffeine out gonna improve more more of it.

[@JenR1215]

Thank you for your content. I’ve been struggling with autoimmune issues with red meats and animal products ruining my gut health for weeks. I’ve been concerned for my iron. Have you done videos about calcium in plants?

[@mjinfl967]

I look forward to hearing more about trace minerals in general! Also, KZbin seems to be screwing up because I’ve wondered where you have been. I have not been getting notified of your videos, even though I’m subscribed and supposed to be notified of all your videos. Thanks for the video! It was great.👍🏻

[@hichem1694]

Great one, pls make a video about the nutrients that helps with mood & depression

[@SpanishGarbo]

A few years back, I was feeling exhausted all the time. I went to see my doctor, he recommended a blood test, it turns out my iron levels were way low. He told me to change my diet, and slowly I went back up to regular levels but recommended supplements for a short time just to go back to functioning levels for the time being.

[@ashtheviking5007]

I wish ESPN talked about sports the way Talon talks about nutrition. Not selling anything, little to no opinion - just giving the facts so that I have a better understanding. The news as well.

[@robinheath3136]

I love your videos You're No Nonsense you get on it and get through it and I like it

[@lauracristina7286]

Thanks for the clarity. I really appreciate your videos, will send this to my girls. 😊

[@dovahkiin735]

You have taught me several things recently, keep it up boss!!

[@ggsbruhlmao2460]

I LOVE this True Nutrients series because it focuses solely on the one specific nutrient with points of emphasis being why it matters and what foods are good sources. Your poll question said that this series doesn’t get as much views, but I think it’s just as important as the Tier Lists. After all, isn’t it the foods with high amounts of the true nutrients that rank high on the tier list? 🤔

[@elcortapasto6978]

hello. waiting for gluten explanation, please. As always, good video. Thanks

[@unodollar]

That first part about oxygen made me laugh so hard!

[@elizabethrash7370]

What are the iron requirements for menopausal women? Thank you

[@Talon_Fitness]

About 8mg for your standard 2000 calorie diet. The same recommendation for men due to the lack of menstruation

[@naahhshigatsu7724]

Hey tallos, thanks for the upload, its always toptier info. Can you do a video on sulfur or oxalates next time

[@danielvianey]

Love your vídeos, thank you Talon

[@imaliyay]

This man literally started with deep breaths, and I stopped breathing for like a minute

[@alekssiskanderovs5955]

Wow, this really explains it so well

[@jaywolfe3558]

Thank you! Very informative!

[@dj7973]

Thanks Talon.

[@manipei]

Great video. Hope you can do a video on LDL and HDL.

[@simpleuser0001]

Sadly I have had iron anemia for years due to IBD therefore what I eat doesn't make much of a difference. My tests have shown low iron levels and that I have to take very high doses of iron supplements just to get enough. I even take it with vitamin c supplements because I don't to drink high sugar fruit juices in order to get my vitamin c. Thankfully I have been eating more whole fruit recently.

[@sebastianm1565]

Hi Mr. Talon, how about a video about antinutrients, phytic acid and all that stuff? I see a lot of “myths” and confusing info on the internet and I don’t know what should I believe

[@TheRamtor]

Don’t forget to get some iron from the gym as well

[@TD-zs2nc]

I'll snack on a small 5lb dumbell in the morning so I'm not hungry but prefer my big meal of 45lb plates at lunch.

[@LunarShuriken1]

A video about the absorption rate of things like multivitamins would be good. Especially gummy vitamins

[@Joropicha7]

You can do zinc or copper for the next video

[@jeremiahracer2196]

I have a rare case of iron overload (hemochromatosis) where my body cant regulate iron, all i have to do is donate blood or do weekly phlebotomy treatments, so not go counter anything in the video, the only concern there is for excess iron is iron supplements, ive been told multiple times that i dont have to be carefull of iron rich food

[@Krzys_D]

I was in the hospital last Thanksgiving cause of low hemoglobin had to get a bag of blood, I've been eating beef at last three times a week every week since and I've been great, low iron was the main cause i ended up in the hospital, well besides having ulcerative colitis, but it wasn't acting up at the time

[@Card_Crazed]

As someone whose body doesn't store iron properly for some reason, I've had to be on iron supplements for 3 decades now, and for the rest of my life. If my numbers are normal, and I go off of the supplement, it'll take 3-6 months before I'm back on it. The why of my body not storing iron is still a mystery, but I manage very well on the supplement

[@treem.4983]

I’m in the same boat. No idea why my body doesn’t store iron. I actually have to get iron infusions almost every year. Thanks Talon. This is great information. Never stop doing what you’re doing.

[@Nug_Lord]

Can we get a vitamins and minerals tier list based on how important they are to include in your diet and how difficult it is to include?

[@Talon_Fitness]

Spoilers. They're all top tier. You need them all. People need to stop trying to quantify that

[@joestanco8988]

Thanks again sir

[@RealUtterNonsense]

Iron helps us play!

[@FSSmash]

Would you cover zinc and copper in its own video? I know you've covered them in micro nutrient videos before but it would be interesting!

[@IAmTheOnlyMrDaryl]

Learnt a lot on this one

[@thesunrising4982]

Thank you from the bottom of my (probably just as iron deficient lol) heart ✊

[@Literaturenjoyerman]

Please do a video on the recent research surrounding the toxicity of polyunsaturated fats

[@vgman94]

Alright that cinches it. Going to take a trip to my local museum and find a sword, shield and armor set to eat.

[@Swenthorian]

I have some rare mutations in hepcidin that cause elevated iron, and this has panned out in blood tests. I'm watching this in hopes of modifying my diet to contain less iron. EDIT: Oh wow. You didn't even mention genetic causes of high iron.

[@lightesque1407]

please make carbohydrates profile video / tier list

[@hiigguys7395]

Wait... so is THIS why dark chocolate is so good for periods?! Gotta love science.

[@mohammadseifi6699]

very useful

[@MEME-hq9pf]

Just wanted to add elevated Heme Iron In the bloodstream is one of 19 daggers causing cardiac disease. The more heme iron You just the more that is absorbed. Non Heme iron seems to have a switch where your body only absorbs what it needs, and then it scree the rest.

[@helmsley2071]

Please make a part two about fruits❤

[@yoatzinmanrique2548]

Please do a video about real killers vegetable/ seed oils omega 6 linoleic acid

[@beu1000]

thanks man -- im gonna go see my doctor

[@annhutcheson5770]

Chicken liver just got added to this week’s menu. Thanks, Talon!

[@nathanaelsukmana]

is there any best time to eat each meals? and is intermittent fasting have more benefit than not doing it?

[@kaitopet8048]

Its crazy to see this stuff, like chicken livers being better hen beef lovers. And cuttlefish being second? So cool

[@bobnewkirk7003]

We swapped from non-stick to cast iron when we had our first and other than being a slight headache to clean it has served us well ever since. plus it will basically last forever so no more garbage cookwear wearing out after a couple years. my only caution is to not stew anything too acidic in it as everything will stick the next time you cook in it. Iron supplements are no fun, they... stop things up... real fast. Avoid them if you can otherwise things can get... rocky....

[@Dggdggdgg]

We want Sprouts tier list!

[@kj5768]

To Talon Fitness, could Ya do a video on Screen time and how it affects our fitness levels and health?

[@alial-jassim2504]

How about a real killers on omega-6? or just veggie/canola/seed oils

[@Barakon]

I heard amaranth leaves are a better iron source than spinach.

[@ssgamer5693]

Zinc next in the series?

[@ТаняБирюкова-э3м]

I actually noticed that I crave liver dishes a couple days before my period starts.

[@TKInternational76]

5:35 use smaller than sign not greater than.

[@Katrin1103]

Make a video on Zinc !!

[@bab3419]

Tier list for teas?

[@missyjabby4486]

I remember reading somewhere that dill, herbal, has a high percentage of iron out of all foods. Always been wondering it is true or not

[@Talon_Fitness]

From what I remember from my Herbs and Spices Tier List, dried dill (so dehydrated) was very iron dense yes but still follows the non heme absorption rate

[@missyjabby4486]

​@@Talon_Fitness oooooo! thank you for the reply 👍

[@RiverFilms]

Breaking out the pen and paper for this one boys

[@gillisjack]

I know that this is probably not under a "nutrition" umbrella, as it is not related to an actual food group, but isn't it possible to consume some trace amounts of iron from foods cooked in cast iron?

[@akrameljilali7222]

can you make a video about probiotics

[@y_lan]

Can you do zinc? I recently got a blood test and im deficient in zinc by a significant amount 😭 i know i eat a good amount through my diet, so im not sure why im deficient

[@saincx0m9]

dates (the fruit) is also a good source of iron, i heard it also has vitamin C, tho im not sure and i hope somebody fact check this

[@ilikebreathingtoo]

It importantly should also be included that excess iron in the blood, a condition known as hemochromatosis, are an indicator of accelerated aging and increased cell damage. Hence, too little or too much iron can be very harmful and it is advisable to seek blood work to understand where one falls!

[@rienn8559]

apparently i have that at 16 😳

[@VelokRodoT]

What about the iron you can get from water?

[@vax42636]

Please do video on zinc

[@devonrichards3094]

Make a video on phosphorus

[@BrianHallmond]

What about pure Cocoa powder?

[@garyv2498]

I've seen demonstrations of mass produced breakfast cereals that are fortified with iron having that iron easily extracted with a magnet. Proving the iron is essentially just tiny bits of metal, like eating that sword or those chains. I have to wonder how bioavailable that iron really is?

[@PennVvs]

Nice

[@KushAidMan]

Can i shave iron ingots onto my food to increase iron intake?