My ferritin level was at a 6!!! Iron was 32, oxygen saturation % was 8, hemoglobin 11.4, & yet my doctor said that i’m “mildly” anemic. I was told to continue taking my ferrous iron pills. I am gonna switch doctors, as this doctor is clearly clueless. I’m nearly 3 months postpartum (stillbirth), & I’m constantly fatigued & can’t do much. I feel so weak & unwell, tachycardia, depressed, insomnia, restless legs, etc. Funny thing is that I joined that iron protocol group a few days ago in FB & yesterday my husband bought that iron pill you mentioned. I pray that it helps me bc these doctors are no help SMH
I was excited to see your video and the fact that you're getting the information about ferritin out there. I just recently found The Iron Protocol group, I've been on the protocol for a week, and it's been a lifesaver and saved me the headache of having to do all the research from scratch myself. I have high hemoglobin and was told to regularly donate blood to get my hemoglobin down. Not once did anyone mention my ferritin, which is extremely low. I should've been taking iron all along instead of donating blood. I can't wait to start seeing results and feel like a functioning human being again.
I'm always getting blood transfusion but now the older I get the more frequent I need them to live. My doctor is not staying on top of me getting them. I've been almost next to die by been so low. That scared me so I said I want to start taking more accountable for my actions and learn more about mine illness sickle cell anemia. Thank u for the video doc.
I had a 25 ug/ml ferritin on 1/22/24 and when tested on 3/1/24 it was up to 46 ug/ml. I took 20mg Heme iron with 500mg Camu Camu whole vitamin C (not ascorbic acid) and 4-5 mg of copper a day plus cut my zinc way back to 11 mg/day instead of 60 mg/day. I am a 240 lb man.
Gosh this i gold. My ferritin is 30 and my doctor has no idea about this! She said your ferritin is in range. And i also have low stomach acid and candida overgrowth so it makes it harder to absorb. I got already three arrows after watching your video and i have been using it but i guess it wasn't enough or my body didn't absorb all of it so im still feeling weak, depressed, cold hands and feet, heart palpitations.
My ferritin was also at 30, two weeks ago I started taking liquid Floradix with B and C. I started feeling much better after a few days of taking. I feel normal again. Dr said get ferritin to 100.
Just purchased the three arrows thing. Thank you for putting this information out there. I just moved and had to find new primary care, and a rheumatologist that I can’t see for months. Hope this saves me while I wait because I feel like death 🥴
I've had a hard time getting in a deep breath, which causes anxiety, for 2.5 years now. My fatigue stopped me from jogging...I feel like there's lead in my body and fatigued just bending over to tie my shoes. FINALLY, my doctor had me take iron and ferritin tests. My ferritin is 8.7. Iron saturation of 12%. Doc told me to take 325mg of ferrous sulfate. I start tomorrow. I hope I can start jogging again like your wife!! That is so exciting to hear... but I'm afraid to get my hopes up!
I am in the same boat as you except my ferritin was at a level three and I have the exact same prescription that I started taking already . However, I am being precautious and doing it every other day for the first week and it actually has given me diarrhea, but I am so tired that I can’t really assess if the supplement is making me more tired but it’s just the affects of my period . I have always had very heavy periods . But after having taken two of these prescription iron pills during my period, I noticed that this one was substantially lighter with virtually no blood clots, which is a first in years to not have clots and hemorrhage for an entire day like I have for decades .
I highly recommend finding something very absorbable. Not that ferrous sulfate won't work, but it might tear up your insides trying to absorb it. My mom can't take them.
I love this video but it was funny on one part because he said “work with a qualified physician” 🤣 been to over 20 of them and NONE could help me and most have told me to go to Mayo Clinic 🤦🏻♀️
Yep! We have to take our health into our own hands bc of the low quality/incorrect knowledge/pharma control of many medics. I try to avoid them, and the flakes at the other end of the spectrum too. I order and pay for most of my own blood tests, then do the research on if the levels are optimal. This has led to me studying the ketogenic diet, hrt, and now iron/ferritin. Then I see what I can do to help myself to greater health via diet, hormone replacement, and supplements. Iron/ferritin is the big one for me now. Good luck. 😊
Im a 57 yr old man and my ferritin level has been between 7 and 13 over the past 3 years. The doctor said that I an not anemic, alsays exhausted, taking medication for tachycardia.
Wow, I am a 57 year old man too. The lowest my ferritin got was 25 ug/ml. I raised it to 46 ug/ml in 5 weeks by taking 20mg Heme iron and some copper (2-4 mg/day) so I can absorb it. I took megadoses of zinc since covid and it blocked copper and iron.
@bobGmitter I didn't know Zinc would affect ferritin as I have been taking it since covid too. I will be looking into getting some heme iron. I'm tired of being tired, or should I say exhausted.
My ferritin is at a 4 too. I have no energy and was given polyride twice daily every other day and waiting on list to get iron transfusions. Periods are the culprit for me
Heavy periods can definitely cause low iron/ferritin. Some find that when they get their ferritin levels up their cycle get lighter. Do you feel like the polyride is helping? That type of iron is easily blocked by many different foods and may need to be taken on an empty stomach to be effective. Have you tried taking heme iron supplements to help raise your levels? It more easily absorbed and tends to cause fewer digestive problems 🙂
Thank you for this video! I think this may be my problem - low ferritin. I have been exhausted! I will ask my doctor for a full iron panel. I am also getting the heme iron supplement you recommend - it just might make a big difference. Thank you so much!!
My ferritin was also at 30, two weeks ago I started taking liquid Floradix with B and C. I started feeling much better after a few days of taking. I feel normal again. Dr said get ferritin to 100.
thank you for this video! I suffer from low iron and low ferritin. When I got my levels checked my ferritin was at a 2! hemoglobin was terrible too. my doctor prescribed me an iron supplement to take daily. 65 mg. but based on your calculations and my weight, I should be taking at least 89 mg daily! seems like a lot. I have increased dietary sources of iron. After about a month, I am seeing my energy slowly increasing. Please do a video explaining the difference between ferrous sulfate and ferrous gluconate. I started taking ferrous gluconate earlier this year and it lead to hair thinning. My doc finally prescribed ferrous sulfate and I saw improvement, but I don't know the difference.
My ferritin was 0.3 and my doctor wanted to know how i was still functioning. Always tired and drained and unmotivated. I was given a venofer infusion a year ago but now my levels are back down.
@@missylousmith660 it's exhausting dealing with low energy all the time from anaemia anndddd pcos. I really hope one day we figure it out. Currently, I'm on Trihemic for like 3 months now. So far no stomach irritation and my energy is higher than usual but i feel so dependent on it. It's like no matter what we can't just be ok. You know?
Yes I joined the group. My fettin was 10 now 13 I didn’t have these issues until after getting sick with Covid . I have a appointment with my dr I hope she will get me infusions I feel horrible , tired, cold, hair loss, and lately so so dizzy
Glad you joined the group, it's an awesome resource! I hope your appointment goes well. An infusion can be very helpful, some Doctors don't take ferritin into consideration when deciding whether or not to infuse. Getting on a solid supplement routine is very helpful as well. My wife had ferritin levels similar to yours and the Three Arrows Iron repair supplement got her levels up pretty quick and she noticed a big difference in energy and other symptoms. I wish you the best!
Thank you very much for all the interesting information. I suffer from anemia symptoms and my ferritin levels also show it. Unfortunately, the heme iron supplement is missing from Amazon. Do you have a recommendation for an alternative product?
Sorry about that! Here is the heme iron I referenced: amzn.to/45gBa47 Here is a liver supplement that I really like because it's a good source of B12, copper, vitamin A and other minerals in addition to being a great source of heme iron: amzn.to/3OlFqZh Hope that helps!
Awesome video! Any thoughts on when to test blood levels? I’ve heard that a woman should test only towards end of her cycle, first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, and also not having eaten red meat for 4 days or within 24hrs of intense exercise. Seems like if these factors are really important, you could get a substantial error in your values. Thanks so much for your work!!!
I always feel great after supplementing then my heavy period comes and boom feel like death. My ferritin was 30 then it got to 40 and stayed there for a year(current).....which is unusual. I was definitely not taking enough. I am highly symptomatic 30 and under.
I've heard that you actually want low ferritin, but the iron needs to get into your cells for ferritin to drop. A lot of people have low ferritin from not enough iron, many have enough iron and have high ferritin, but ideally your body doesn't let any iron sit around as ferritin, although it's better to get enough iron and keep some ferritin around.
my ferritin is at 6 . i’m taking iron bisglycinate 2x a day and i changed up my diet to iron rich foods . i hope to get my ferritin lvls up soon ! i was a runner & would get heavy periods so i think that’s what caused it
Thank you! Im craving ice so rediculiously all day long. I am at 7 iron and yet just a year ago I had iron drips and have malabsorbtion from gastric bypass.
I don't know your total health history and can't really give medical advice. But I can say that levels that low very often do cause symptoms and that heme iron supplements are a more effective way raise your iron and ferritin levels. I'm not sure what reason your doctor would have for not wanting to raise your iron levels. You may need to get a new doctor or at least a second opinion. You can try to eat more red meat and eat liver or take liver supplements to help increase levels at well.
First .. i am really grateful that you took time to write well explained answer .. it means that you want to help people because of your clean and great heart as a doctor and as human being .. so thank you very much for your time and your help .. Second my doctor is old school .. he said no supplements as long as it doesn't show in the hemoglobin level !!! I don't have any specific health issues ( according to him ) but for me i have always suffered from bad digestion especially intestinal ( blotting ) Finally question please: do you have online consultation ? I am not in usa but i really trust you and i need your help
I am struggling with extreme fatigue and I am confused , My iron levels are at 7 and my ferretin is at 22 ( was at 10 one month ago ) and I am taking supplements however still feel extremely fatigued and cannot perform basic tasks anymore.
It’s much more common in women than men, but there are still quite a few men that get it. Vitamin D and B12 deficiency and other conditions can have some over lapping symptoms. It’s good to get tested and see where you’re at. It’s definitely a journey to feel your best but it’s worth it!
After having too abnormal results on home ferritin tests, as well as fatigue (I'm sooo drained), headaches & breathlessness, I'm fairly sure my ferritin is low! I am also experiencing hot flushes (although not like menopausal hot flushes). i was wondering if this was possibly a symptom of low ferritin?
Is 24ng considered low? I asked my doctor for an iron supplement and she said no since I can overdose on iron and said to buy ferrous sulfate 325 mg and take daily. I feel like no doctors are willing to have a conversation about ferritin levels like you do in this video
Im not on FB anymore. Where can i get the protocal? I had gastric bypass 30 years ago. Been anemic ever since. Im at 7 level after having iron drops just a year ago.@StronglifePhysiotherapy
Doctor I've seen so many doctors and my hemoglobin was at 10. I used a lot of pills and even an infusion. I still don't feel better. I feel worse and I'm so sick of this....please.
what do you think of the protocols dosing recommendations? on there it was your weight in kilograms multiplied by either 1.5 or 2 depending if its heme or non-heme. that'd put my lowest dose starting around 106mg for heme or 142 for non-heme. is that okay? (i realize you're not my doctor im just trying to go about this the right way)
Should you adjust your pill form by how much beef your eating? Is the pill form something will have to take for ever or can your body adjust and stop taking? What about finding the root cause of low iron not just relying on pill?
If you haven’t tried Heme iron yet I highly recommend it. Iron Repair by three arrows is the one recommend. It’s much better than the standard non-Heme supplements. It’s better tolerated by *nearly* all who try it.
@@vimkosy2857 I had my B12 and folate levels checked and they were just scraping into the parameters for the normal bracket. However, they are not optimal by any means and considered low so I bought the one and tested it out to make sure it didn’t give me headaches because in the past the vitamins, give me headaches, which is really frustrating, but so far so good however, I’m not taking as much as recommended because I’m starting slow with only one capsule a day when ideally, I should be taking three based on my body weight and the recommendations in this video, but have your levels tested first to see if you were on the low end of the spectrum or indeed deficient first
Sorry about that, it’s a popular supplement and sells out quickly. Another great option to get heme iron as well as other important bioavailable nutrients is beef liver. Most people don’t love eating liver, so a supplement can be a great option. The one I like is here: amzn.to/3KDPI5C If that doesn’t move the needle quickly enough you can try a blood builder supplement (combination of grass fed beef blood, liver and spleen) it sounds weird but has even higher levels of heme iron and can help restore iron and ferritin levels faster, but it’s a little pricier. amzn.to/4ehqIOR
My 12 year old is at 17 ferritin and his dr says he’s “in normal range” and dismissed us. Hes always exhausted. Hes an athlete and this is dramatically effecting his life. Would you recommend the Heme iron supplement for him? Im getting no help from his dr and trying to figure this out on my own.
The Three Arrows supplement is no longer available- can you suggest another? Also do you have any suggestions for someone whose iron deficiency was caused by gastric surgery? Can we absorb Heme iron in supplement form? Thank you so much
Another great source of heme iron is beef liver. I actually like it better than Three Arrows iron because liver has many vitamins and minerals in addition to the iron. You can just eat beef liver but many prefer a supplement. Here’s the one I recommend: amzn.to/49SSCgY A gastric surgery may lower nutrient absorption. It may be worth while to look into some digestive enzymes to help you break down your food more effectively so your body can absorb more nutrients. Hope this helps!
Lyme (a live Protozoa, Babesia, which is like Malaria and gets into your red blood cells) gave me low iron. I was told I looked pasty, I have extremely dry skin (which left flakes all over my daughter’s car seat, and I feel like a wet noodle all the time! Awful!
Great question! Yes, ferrous sulfate *CAN* help but it often doesn't. Here's why: it is a form of iron that is easily blocked. You have to be very intentional trying to raise iron/ferritin with this type of iron supplement. It is not absorbed well or at all when taken with coffee, wheat or other grains, milk or dairy products, beans and many other foods. For this reason it should be taken on an empty stomach 30-60 minutes before a meal or about 2-3 hours after a meal. Taking it with vitamin C will also help absorption. Unfortunately, most doctors don't tell you all this when recommending it. It can also be hard on the digestive system. An easier option is a different kind of iron called heme iron. It's found in red meat and is especially high in organ meats. You can also get it supplement form. My favorite for this is a beef liver supplement (amzn.to/3dxQAf1) because it has the heme iron but also many other vitamins and minerals that work together to boost iron and energy levels. Hope this helps!
I don't see the link to the Heme Iron supplement. I'm due for blood work next week and my levels were low last time and I seem to have the same issue as my mom where I'm not absorbing iron and my body is not tolerating iron supplements. They tend to cause us to have a GI bleed.
I notice that when I take my non heme iron with beef at night, I sleep better than just taking that iron supplement with other food. Does eating beef work some kind of magic on the non heme iron to make it more absorbable when taken together?
You're probably just getting more iron overall. The beef will have a good amount of iron on its own. There may be some kind of synergistic effect going too.
Thanks! I have an iron test coming in the mail. I have had severe insomnia for over a decade... Doctors didn't even bother to check my iron levels. I notice that when I take way more iron that I DO sleep better at a high dose. Also, I have no appetite... but as soon as I take a lot of iron... my apatite comes back very strong. They say we need iron for our bodies to create ghrelin... a hunger hormone. I'm going to buy an iron skillet too add iron to meals. The only thing with high dosing iron that sucks so far is the constipation. @@StronglifePhysiotherapy
It will say on the bottle. Non-Heme iron supplements are much more common and generally are the ones recommended by doctors. Another way to tell is if it gives you digestive problems. Most non-Heme iron supplements are harder to digest.
@stronglife physiotherapy I am new here. My ferritin is at 8. Do I have to take the heme iron supplement you recommended with vitamin C? I drink cabbage juice first thing in the morning. Will it be alright to take the supplement with it? Thank you.
You don’t have to take vitamin c with Heme iron for it to be effective although it doesn’t hurt. Also fine to take with cabbage juice. Hope you’re able to get into a better range with your ferritin and get some energy back!
Iron makes ellergy for me !!! My ige ellergy level is 380 ! I csnt take iron supplements or serum 😢 My feritin level is 10 am taking disloratadine and amoxilin to lower elergyy The doktor said no way i give u iron supplemet as long as ur ellergy degree is high So any idea??!!
I'm a vegetarian. If I take my non-hemme sup on an empty stomach with orange juice, how long should I wait to eat a meal or drink tea? (To prevent malabsorption.)
Your stomach typically empties in 20 to 30 minutes so I would say about 30 minutes is fine an hour to be completely safe but really not necessary to wait that long
My ferritin is at a 9 ug/L ... Is this severe enough that I should request/insist that I get the iron transfusion vs. Just asking if I should? My iron levels are in normal range but ferritin very low. I definitely have no energy . I will avoid eating because it makes me so tired that I need a nap or I can not function.
You could definitely request it at that level but Doctors have differing opinions on whether or not to do infusions for low ferritin. I highly recommend getting on a Heme iron supplement or liver supplement to help restore ferritin and energy levels. Either way you I wish you the best and hope you feel better!
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy Thank-you so much for your advice, I will definitely get some Heme Iron Supplements with my docs approval. I appreciate you taking the time to respond♡
I just started taking the simply heme supplement for my low ferritin. But I’m realizing all over the website i can’t find the actual source of the supplement. They don’t list the ingredients. They just say ‘sourced from bovine’. I originally thought it was from organ meat but now I’m scared it’s blood. They haven’t answered my email yet, but in the meantime i am not going to take it.
Why would it be a problem if it was made from bovine blood? If you prefer iron from organ meat I would recommend a liver supplement. Ancestral supplements has a good one on Amazon
Yes tea is a VERY strong inhibitor of non-Heme (plant based) iron absorption. But it does not block Heme, or animal, sources of iron. I highly recommend Heme iron sources like meat (especially red meat), liver or liver supplements (amzn.to/3QDPKvE) or a good Heme iron supplement like: amzn.to/3Ckscr8 Plant based iron supplements are usually much less effective and blocked by many different foods. Hope this helps!
@@wisemechanic1758 it likely blocks a few other minerals as well. It’s helpful to avoid tea during the meal and for about 2 hours after or have it 30 minutes before.
I feel super fatigue my ferritin is 4 but my hemoglobin its 10.9 and my hematologist said im ok and that I don’t need Iron infusion and that my fatigue its not because of my low ferritin 😢
Sorry you are suffering from so much fatigue! That is low for hemoglobin and very low for ferritin. I've seen hematologist give infusions for low ferritin but they can have very different stances on what they give infusions for. A good heme iron supplement can help. There are two that I like which I'll put links for, one is a more concentrated heme iron and the other is liver, which is nice because it has many other nutrients in addition to the iron. Heme iron is much more easily used by the body to raise your levels. It can make a huge difference. There can be other causes for fatigue but low iron (ferritin) is a really common one. I wish you the best in getting answers and getting your energy back! Heme Iron: amzn.to/3XURBjj Liver: amzn.to/3HoSzNy
I have hair thinning problems from 2-3 years I have subclinical hypothyroidism my vit d is 16 my ferritin is 22 .I am taking its treatment for 6 months now but vitamins I am taking from 3 months .I don't understand what to do I am not seeing any improvement in my hair is it TE or androgenic alopecia I have diffuse thinning with more hairloss in the temple area??
There can be multiple causes of thinning hair, correcting thyroid issues is a big one which you’ll need to consult with your doctor about (supplementing iodine can help in some cases). Low vitamin D will affect a LOT of things. Sometimes it takes higher doses to raise your levels, 10,000 IU does well for a lot of people. I like Heme iron supplements for raising iron because non-Heme types are difficult to absorb and are blocked by many common foods and drinks including dairy and coffee. It’s good to know your numbers hang in there and keep working on it!
Hi there, I am a male & my recent Ferritin level was 39ug/l, I am having a lot of symptoms but is this classed as low enough. I can see that it sits within borderline low. Could that be sypmtomatic at that level as I feel wiped often, tired and achy after a nights sleep. heavy restless legs, muscle pain, tender points, dizzy spells, sore tight muscles and episodes of horrible fatigue or feeling weak and tired on and off headaches etc. Thank you
How long dif it take for your wife to feel better? I'm on day two of supplementation and I feel like I feel better but I don't know if I'm imagining things. Lol
She started noticing a difference within days. It gives you a boost when you’re really low. After that it’s a slow building process. So glad you’re feeling the difference already!
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy i thank you doc for doing All of this it's a great help to me and for everyone 😭 we owe you doc it's so hard to be hospitalized during COVID-19 thank you doc!
My ferritin level was at a 6!!! Iron was 32, oxygen saturation % was 8, hemoglobin 11.4, & yet my doctor said that i’m “mildly” anemic. I was told to continue taking my ferrous iron pills. I am gonna switch doctors, as this doctor is clearly clueless. I’m nearly 3 months postpartum (stillbirth), & I’m constantly fatigued & can’t do much. I feel so weak & unwell, tachycardia, depressed, insomnia, restless legs, etc.
Funny thing is that I joined that iron protocol group a few days ago in FB & yesterday my husband bought that iron pill you mentioned. I pray that it helps me bc these doctors are no help SMH
Thank you so so much. This helped me a ton. I have been low in iron ALL my life and now when I crossed 40 I became very anemic and was so helpless.
The iron protocol group definitely helped me improve my levels after not really getting a lot of help from doctors!
It’s a fantastic resource!
This is one of the most helpful videos I have seen on this topic just subbed
I was excited to see your video and the fact that you're getting the information about ferritin out there. I just recently found The Iron Protocol group, I've been on the protocol for a week, and it's been a lifesaver and saved me the headache of having to do all the research from scratch myself. I have high hemoglobin and was told to regularly donate blood to get my hemoglobin down. Not once did anyone mention my ferritin, which is extremely low. I should've been taking iron all along instead of donating blood. I can't wait to start seeing results and feel like a functioning human being again.
How are you now
I'm always getting blood transfusion but now the older I get the more frequent I need them to live. My doctor is not staying on top of me getting them. I've been almost next to die by been so low. That scared me so I said I want to start taking more accountable for my
actions and learn more about mine illness sickle cell anemia. Thank u for the video doc.
LOVE that you mentioned Ferritin multiple time!! Caitlyn is the absolute best!! #ironprotocolgroupmember
Yes! Low ferritin needs to be addressed and Caitlyn is amazing for doing so much research and helping so many people!
I had a 25 ug/ml ferritin on 1/22/24 and when tested on 3/1/24 it was up to 46 ug/ml. I took 20mg Heme iron with 500mg Camu Camu whole vitamin C (not ascorbic acid) and 4-5 mg of copper a day plus cut my zinc way back to 11 mg/day instead of 60 mg/day. I am a 240 lb man.
Thanks for sharing, that’s a nice increase in your ferritin levels! Have you noticed an improvement in symptoms?
Gosh this i gold. My ferritin is 30 and my doctor has no idea about this! She said your ferritin is in range. And i also have low stomach acid and candida overgrowth so it makes it harder to absorb. I got already three arrows after watching your video and i have been using it but i guess it wasn't enough or my body didn't absorb all of it so im still feeling weak, depressed, cold hands and feet, heart palpitations.
My ferritin was also at 30, two weeks ago I started taking liquid Floradix with B and C. I started feeling much better after a few days of taking. I feel normal again. Dr said get ferritin to 100.
Just purchased the three arrows thing. Thank you for putting this information out there. I just moved and had to find new primary care, and a rheumatologist that I can’t see for months. Hope this saves me while I wait because I feel like death 🥴
It’s a great iron supplement, hope you get relief!
@@StronglifePhysiotherapyI can’t get it in the Uk
I've had a hard time getting in a deep breath, which causes anxiety, for 2.5 years now. My fatigue stopped me from jogging...I feel like there's lead in my body and fatigued just bending over to tie my shoes. FINALLY, my doctor had me take iron and ferritin tests. My ferritin is 8.7. Iron saturation of 12%. Doc told me to take 325mg of ferrous sulfate. I start tomorrow. I hope I can start jogging again like your wife!! That is so exciting to hear... but I'm afraid to get my hopes up!
Did it help? 🤞
How are you feeling?
I am in the same boat as you except my ferritin was at a level three and I have the exact same prescription that I started taking already . However, I am being precautious and doing it every other day for the first week and it actually has given me diarrhea, but I am so tired that I can’t really assess if the supplement is making me more tired but it’s just the affects of my period . I have always had very heavy periods . But after having taken two of these prescription iron pills during my period, I noticed that this one was substantially lighter with virtually no blood clots, which is a first in years to not have clots and hemorrhage for an entire day like I have for decades .
Ferrous sulphate is not well absorbed & the foods you eat impact it. Ask your Dr for a better supplement. This video was made for you.
I highly recommend finding something very absorbable. Not that ferrous sulfate won't work, but it might tear up your insides trying to absorb it. My mom can't take them.
I love this video but it was funny on one part because he said “work with a qualified physician” 🤣 been to over 20 of them and NONE could help me and most have told me to go to Mayo Clinic 🤦🏻♀️
Right check with my non caring Dr. Yeah. My ferritin is 8 and she didn’t prescribe anything to me.
Yep! We have to take our health into our own hands bc of the low quality/incorrect knowledge/pharma control of many medics. I try to avoid them, and the flakes at the other end of the spectrum too. I order and pay for most of my own blood tests, then do the research on if the levels are optimal. This has led to me studying the ketogenic diet, hrt, and now iron/ferritin. Then I see what I can do to help myself to greater health via diet, hormone replacement, and supplements. Iron/ferritin is the big one for me now. Good luck. 😊
Mine is at a 5 finally they prescribed ferrous sulfate
Im a 57 yr old man and my ferritin level has been between 7 and 13 over the past 3 years. The doctor said that I an not anemic, alsays exhausted, taking medication for tachycardia.
Wow, I am a 57 year old man too. The lowest my ferritin got was 25 ug/ml. I raised it to 46 ug/ml in 5 weeks by taking 20mg Heme iron and some copper (2-4 mg/day) so I can absorb it. I took megadoses of zinc since covid and it blocked copper and iron.
I was always tired, eventually sleepign problems, hair loss, anxiety, depressed. Slowly improving as my ferritin rises.
@bobGmitter I didn't know Zinc would affect ferritin as I have been taking it since covid too. I will be looking into getting some heme iron. I'm tired of being tired, or should I say exhausted.
My ferritin is at a 4 too. I have no energy and was given polyride twice daily every other day and waiting on list to get iron transfusions. Periods are the culprit for me
Heavy periods can definitely cause low iron/ferritin. Some find that when they get their ferritin levels up their cycle get lighter. Do you feel like the polyride is helping? That type of iron is easily blocked by many different foods and may need to be taken on an empty stomach to be effective. Have you tried taking heme iron supplements to help raise your levels? It more easily absorbed and tends to cause fewer digestive problems 🙂
Mine is a 3! Periods insanely heavy too .
Period is my problem to. Since I was 13 is excessively heavy.
Same here, extremely heavy periods and low ferritin vit B12 pale skin etc and bcoz of this I m called unfit for the government job😭😭
Me too! Ugh i hate it !
Thank you for this video! I think this may be my problem - low ferritin. I have been exhausted! I will ask my doctor for a full iron panel. I am also getting the heme iron supplement you recommend - it just might make a big difference. Thank you so much!!
How did the supplementing go?
My ferritin was also at 30, two weeks ago I started taking liquid Floradix with B and C. I started feeling much better after a few days of taking. I feel normal again. Dr said get ferritin to 100.
holy moly, my level was 7 at my last checkup. I hope this works for me
thank you for this video! I suffer from low iron and low ferritin. When I got my levels checked my ferritin was at a 2! hemoglobin was terrible too. my doctor prescribed me an iron supplement to take daily. 65 mg. but based on your calculations and my weight, I should be taking at least 89 mg daily! seems like a lot. I have increased dietary sources of iron. After about a month, I am seeing my energy slowly increasing. Please do a video explaining the difference between ferrous sulfate and ferrous gluconate. I started taking ferrous gluconate earlier this year and it lead to hair thinning. My doc finally prescribed ferrous sulfate and I saw improvement, but I don't know the difference.
Yesss!!!! I wish you were my doctor! but i do have to say - clams have
alot more iron than meat...
Good call on the clams! That’s a good one to work into the diet 😀
Thank you so much for this valuable information 🙏 You answered so many of my questions in less than 7 mins!
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Great Video!! Thank you for posting!!
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for the great information!
Thanks so much for your video and dosage explanation
Glad it was helpful!
My ferritin was 0.3 and my doctor wanted to know how i was still functioning. Always tired and drained and unmotivated. I was given a venofer infusion a year ago but now my levels are back down.
Yes exactly I had venofer 5 treatments but iron dropped again a year later
@@missylousmith660 it's exhausting dealing with low energy all the time from anaemia anndddd pcos. I really hope one day we figure it out. Currently, I'm on Trihemic for like 3 months now. So far no stomach irritation and my energy is higher than usual but i feel so dependent on it. It's like no matter what we can't just be ok. You know?
This video!! Wow! Life changing! Thank you so much!
You're so welcome!
Yes I joined the group. My fettin was 10 now 13 I didn’t have these issues until after getting sick with Covid . I have a appointment with my dr I hope she will get me infusions I feel horrible , tired, cold, hair loss, and lately so so dizzy
Glad you joined the group, it's an awesome resource! I hope your appointment goes well. An infusion can be very helpful, some Doctors don't take ferritin into consideration when deciding whether or not to infuse. Getting on a solid supplement routine is very helpful as well. My wife had ferritin levels similar to yours and the Three Arrows Iron repair supplement got her levels up pretty quick and she noticed a big difference in energy and other symptoms. I wish you the best!
I have been told I have low iron/ferritin but I am full of energy work for Royal mail doing 3/4 miles a day over 3 days I am 73 years old
Ur vertigo video really helped me man ,U SAVED MY MONEY ,THANKS A LOT SIR
That’s awesome, so glad helped!
Thank you very much for all the interesting information. I suffer from anemia symptoms and my ferritin levels also show it. Unfortunately, the heme iron supplement is missing from Amazon. Do you have a recommendation for an alternative product?
Sorry about that! Here is the heme iron I referenced: amzn.to/45gBa47
Here is a liver supplement that I really like because it's a good source of B12, copper, vitamin A and other minerals in addition to being a great source of heme iron:
amzn.to/3OlFqZh
Hope that helps!
Awesome video! Any thoughts on when to test blood levels? I’ve heard that a woman should test only towards end of her cycle, first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, and also not having eaten red meat for 4 days or within 24hrs of intense exercise. Seems like if these factors are really important, you could get a substantial error in your values. Thanks so much for your work!!!
It's crazy to me how many people think everyone has a doctor to work with. I haven't had health insurance in like 10+ years.
Me too 🤦🏽♂️
I always feel great after supplementing then my heavy period comes and boom feel like death. My ferritin was 30 then it got to 40 and stayed there for a year(current).....which is unusual. I was definitely not taking enough. I am highly symptomatic 30 and under.
I've heard that you actually want low ferritin, but the iron needs to get into your cells for ferritin to drop. A lot of people have low ferritin from not enough iron, many have enough iron and have high ferritin, but ideally your body doesn't let any iron sit around as ferritin, although it's better to get enough iron and keep some ferritin around.
my ferritin is at 6 . i’m taking iron bisglycinate 2x a day and i changed up my diet to iron rich foods . i hope to get my ferritin lvls up soon ! i was a runner & would get heavy periods so i think that’s what caused it
Thank you! Im craving ice so rediculiously all day long. I am at 7 iron and yet just a year ago I had iron drips and have malabsorbtion from gastric bypass.
Please
I have iron 9
Ferritin 16
Hemoglobin 13
Should I take iron suplement please ?
My doctor said no
I feel very tired and dizzy
I don't know your total health history and can't really give medical advice. But I can say that levels that low very often do cause symptoms and that heme iron supplements are a more effective way raise your iron and ferritin levels. I'm not sure what reason your doctor would have for not wanting to raise your iron levels. You may need to get a new doctor or at least a second opinion. You can try to eat more red meat and eat liver or take liver supplements to help increase levels at well.
First .. i am really grateful that you took time to write well explained answer .. it means that you want to help people because of your clean and great heart as a doctor and as human being .. so thank you very much for your time and your help ..
Second my doctor is old school .. he said no supplements as long as it doesn't show in the hemoglobin level !!!
I don't have any specific health issues ( according to him ) but for me i have always suffered from bad digestion especially intestinal ( blotting )
Finally question please: do you have online consultation ?
I am not in usa but i really trust you and i need your help
I am struggling with extreme fatigue and I am confused , My iron levels are at 7 and my ferretin is at 22 ( was at 10 one month ago ) and I am taking supplements however still feel extremely fatigued and cannot perform basic tasks anymore.
See your doctor because if I'm correct, you'll need to raise your levels quickly.
Do many men have issues with iron deficiency? I have some of the symptoms but it could be other issues.
It’s much more common in women than men, but there are still quite a few men that get it. Vitamin D and B12 deficiency and other conditions can have some over lapping symptoms. It’s good to get tested and see where you’re at. It’s definitely a journey to feel your best but it’s worth it!
After having too abnormal results on home ferritin tests, as well as fatigue (I'm sooo drained), headaches & breathlessness, I'm fairly sure my ferritin is low! I am also experiencing hot flushes (although not like menopausal hot flushes). i was wondering if this was possibly a symptom of low ferritin?
Im experiencing the same , i say get tested for both ferretin and iron
Is Facebook the only way to access Iron Protocol? Because I don't have it and don't want it
Great info ❤
Low iron and low magnesium.. Couldn't even climb up my stairs 😭 even after blood tests, everything came back normal.
Hang in there! You got this! Hope you find relief and energy soon!
Thank you!!💪
You’re welcome 🙏🏻
That supplement isn't available in Australia
Thank You Soo Much!!
Is 24ng considered low? I asked my doctor for an iron supplement and she said no since I can overdose on iron and said to buy ferrous sulfate 325 mg and take daily. I feel like no doctors are willing to have a conversation about ferritin levels like you do in this video
Can’t get the simply heme one here in the uk
Thank you
You’re welcome!
Ferritin level 8, subscribed.
Thanks for subscribing! Definitely check out the Iron Protocol Facebook Group too. Tons of good info and a great community over there.
Im not on FB anymore. Where can i get the protocal? I had gastric bypass 30 years ago. Been anemic ever since. Im at 7 level after having iron drops just a year ago.@StronglifePhysiotherapy
What if my ferritin is 34 ng/ml I feel terrible
Doctor I've seen so many doctors and my hemoglobin was at 10.
I used a lot of pills and even an infusion.
I still don't feel better.
I feel worse and I'm so sick of this....please.
what do you think of the protocols dosing recommendations? on there it was your weight in kilograms multiplied by either 1.5 or 2 depending if its heme or non-heme. that'd put my lowest dose starting around 106mg for heme or 142 for non-heme. is that okay? (i realize you're not my doctor im just trying to go about this the right way)
Link in description is currently unavailable... I have a hard time swallowing pills - any suggestions? Thank you
Should you adjust your pill form by how much beef your eating?
Is the pill form something will have to take for ever or can your body adjust and stop taking?
What about finding the root cause of low iron not just relying on pill?
I would love to take it but I feel so sick with all iron brands
If you haven’t tried Heme iron yet I highly recommend it. Iron Repair by three arrows is the one recommend. It’s much better than the standard non-Heme supplements. It’s better tolerated by *nearly* all who try it.
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy hi do you recommend the one with b12 and folate as well?
@@vimkosy2857 I had my B12 and folate levels checked and they were just scraping into the parameters for the normal bracket. However, they are not optimal by any means and considered low so I bought the one and tested it out to make sure it didn’t give me headaches because in the past the vitamins, give me headaches, which is really frustrating, but so far so good however, I’m not taking as much as recommended because I’m starting slow with only one capsule a day when ideally, I should be taking three based on my body weight and the recommendations in this video, but have your levels tested first to see if you were on the low end of the spectrum or indeed deficient first
I'm not finding the Iron Protocol group. Is it still around?
tried to buy some of your product and Amazon said it was out what now
Sorry about that, it’s a popular supplement and sells out quickly. Another great option to get heme iron as well as other important bioavailable nutrients is beef liver. Most people don’t love eating liver, so a supplement can be a great option. The one I like is here: amzn.to/3KDPI5C
If that doesn’t move the needle quickly enough you can try a blood builder supplement (combination of grass fed beef blood, liver and spleen) it sounds weird but has even higher levels of heme iron and can help restore iron and ferritin levels faster, but it’s a little pricier. amzn.to/4ehqIOR
My 12 year old is at 17 ferritin and his dr says he’s “in normal range” and dismissed us. Hes always exhausted. Hes an athlete and this is dramatically effecting his life. Would you recommend the Heme iron supplement for him? Im getting no help from his dr and trying to figure this out on my own.
I was told to take Iron its now affected my thyroid badly now I need Iron & cant take it
The Three Arrows supplement is no longer available- can you suggest another? Also do you have any suggestions for someone whose iron deficiency was caused by gastric surgery? Can we absorb Heme iron in supplement form? Thank you so much
Another great source of heme iron is beef liver. I actually like it better than Three Arrows iron because liver has many vitamins and minerals in addition to the iron. You can just eat beef liver but many prefer a supplement. Here’s the one I recommend: amzn.to/49SSCgY
A gastric surgery may lower nutrient absorption. It may be worth while to look into some digestive enzymes to help you break down your food more effectively so your body can absorb more nutrients.
Hope this helps!
My ferritin is 6 and I feel like I’m terrible
Sorry to hear you don’t feel well. Have you tried iron supplementation?
Lyme (a live Protozoa, Babesia, which is like Malaria and gets into your red blood cells) gave me low iron. I was told I looked pasty, I have extremely dry skin (which left flakes all over my daughter’s car seat, and I feel like a wet noodle all the time! Awful!
So if one is 84 kgs, one takes around 80 mgs?
My iron is little bit normal but ferritin is low with high TIBC
If Iron is normal then why these two are not
I have iron deficient anemia & I have to take 600mg ferrous sulphate a day!
Last time I got tested, my ferritin was at a four,
My ferreting levels are 22ng/ml idk if that’s considered low, I’m having dizziness and am lightheaded , also having consistent nausea.
My daughter's ferretin is 7, vitamin d is 25
She is having cold feet
She might have pcos. Lots of pcos patients have low iron and low vitamin d.
Will liver capsules do the same thing?
Is the heme polypeptide the same length molecule or close to chelate or bisiglycinate or?
Hi doc, can ferrous sulfate help?
Great question! Yes, ferrous sulfate *CAN* help but it often doesn't. Here's why: it is a form of iron that is easily blocked. You have to be very intentional trying to raise iron/ferritin with this type of iron supplement. It is not absorbed well or at all when taken with coffee, wheat or other grains, milk or dairy products, beans and many other foods. For this reason it should be taken on an empty stomach 30-60 minutes before a meal or about 2-3 hours after a meal. Taking it with vitamin C will also help absorption. Unfortunately, most doctors don't tell you all this when recommending it. It can also be hard on the digestive system.
An easier option is a different kind of iron called heme iron. It's found in red meat and is especially high in organ meats. You can also get it supplement form. My favorite for this is a beef liver supplement (amzn.to/3dxQAf1) because it has the heme iron but also many other vitamins and minerals that work together to boost iron and energy levels.
Hope this helps!
How can i get your product in india
I don't see the link to the Heme Iron supplement. I'm due for blood work next week and my levels were low last time and I seem to have the same issue as my mom where I'm not absorbing iron and my body is not tolerating iron supplements. They tend to cause us to have a GI bleed.
Sorry about that but thanks for letting me know! I added it to the video description but Here’s the link: amzn.to/382rvTa
Looks like it’s out of stock at Amazon but you can go google and find the company website and order it directly from them too!
I notice that when I take my non heme iron with beef at night, I sleep better than just taking that iron supplement with other food. Does eating beef work some kind of magic on the non heme iron to make it more absorbable when taken together?
You're probably just getting more iron overall. The beef will have a good amount of iron on its own. There may be some kind of synergistic effect going too.
Thanks! I have an iron test coming in the mail. I have had severe insomnia for over a decade... Doctors didn't even bother to check my iron levels. I notice that when I take way more iron that I DO sleep better at a high dose. Also, I have no appetite... but as soon as I take a lot of iron... my apatite comes back very strong. They say we need iron for our bodies to create ghrelin... a hunger hormone. I'm going to buy an iron skillet too add iron to meals. The only thing with high dosing iron that sucks so far is the constipation. @@StronglifePhysiotherapy
Opposite i get diahorrea very bad i have been as low 3.1
Ty
You’re welcome!
How do you know difference between non-heme and heme supplements?
It will say on the bottle. Non-Heme iron supplements are much more common and generally are the ones recommended by doctors. Another way to tell is if it gives you digestive problems. Most non-Heme iron supplements are harder to digest.
heme just means from a natural source :)
@@reciprocity2121 heme comes from an animal source. You can get non-heme iron from plants, which are still a natural source.
How about taking lactoferrin supplements?
Yes, lactoferrin is a great one! It's another animal based iron supplement that has better absorption.
@stronglife physiotherapy I am new here. My ferritin is at 8. Do I have to take the heme iron supplement you recommended with vitamin C? I drink cabbage juice first thing in the morning. Will it be alright to take the supplement with it? Thank you.
You don’t have to take vitamin c with Heme iron for it to be effective although it doesn’t hurt. Also fine to take with cabbage juice. Hope you’re able to get into a better range with your ferritin and get some energy back!
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy Thanks for answering. I appreciate it very much.
Iron makes ellergy for me !!! My ige ellergy level is 380 ! I csnt take iron supplements or serum 😢
My feritin level is 10
am taking disloratadine and amoxilin to lower elergyy
The doktor said no way i give u iron supplemet as long as ur ellergy degree is high
So any idea??!!
Test don't guess 💥🎯
Mine was at 10
Thank u
Welcome!
No doctor is goign to give you an iron transfusion unless you have anemia.
Some do actually but not very many. It is one of the recommend treatments for non-anemic iron deficiency.
I'm a vegetarian. If I take my non-hemme sup on an empty stomach with orange juice, how long should I wait to eat a meal or drink tea? (To prevent malabsorption.)
Your stomach typically empties in 20 to 30 minutes so I would say about 30 minutes is fine an hour to be completely safe but really not necessary to wait that long
Look also at using moringa and get some powdered beetroot
Go Vegan because the milk& cheese in a vegetarian diet stop the absorption of iron 👍🏻
Dr. J - I’m
My ferritin is at a 9 ug/L ... Is this severe enough that I should request/insist that I get the iron transfusion vs. Just asking if I should? My iron levels are in normal range but ferritin very low. I definitely have no energy . I will avoid eating because it makes me so tired that I need a nap or I can not function.
You could definitely request it at that level but Doctors have differing opinions on whether or not to do infusions for low ferritin. I highly recommend getting on a Heme iron supplement or liver supplement to help restore ferritin and energy levels. Either way you I wish you the best and hope you feel better!
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy Thank-you so much for your advice, I will definitely get some Heme Iron Supplements with my docs approval. I appreciate you taking the time to respond♡
I just started taking the simply heme supplement for my low ferritin. But I’m realizing all over the website i can’t find the actual source of the supplement. They don’t list the ingredients. They just say ‘sourced from bovine’. I originally thought it was from organ meat but now I’m scared it’s blood. They haven’t answered my email yet, but in the meantime i am not going to take it.
Why would it be a problem if it was made from bovine blood?
If you prefer iron from organ meat I would recommend a liver supplement. Ancestral supplements has a good one on Amazon
Is it true that drinking tea with your meal stop iron absorption
Yes tea is a VERY strong inhibitor of non-Heme (plant based) iron absorption. But it does not block Heme, or animal, sources of iron. I highly recommend Heme iron sources like meat (especially red meat), liver or liver supplements (amzn.to/3QDPKvE) or a good Heme iron supplement like: amzn.to/3Ckscr8
Plant based iron supplements are usually much less effective and blocked by many different foods.
Hope this helps!
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy does tea block anything else I should know about
@@wisemechanic1758 it likely blocks a few other minerals as well. It’s helpful to avoid tea during the meal and for about 2 hours after or have it 30 minutes before.
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy appreciate the replies sir
I feel super fatigue my ferritin is 4 but my hemoglobin its 10.9 and my hematologist said im ok and that I don’t need Iron infusion and that my fatigue its not because of my low ferritin 😢
Sorry you are suffering from so much fatigue! That is low for hemoglobin and very low for ferritin. I've seen hematologist give infusions for low ferritin but they can have very different stances on what they give infusions for. A good heme iron supplement can help. There are two that I like which I'll put links for, one is a more concentrated heme iron and the other is liver, which is nice because it has many other nutrients in addition to the iron. Heme iron is much more easily used by the body to raise your levels. It can make a huge difference. There can be other causes for fatigue but low iron (ferritin) is a really common one. I wish you the best in getting answers and getting your energy back!
Heme Iron: amzn.to/3XURBjj
Liver: amzn.to/3HoSzNy
Lots of Dr will only give infusion if your hemoglobin is 8 or below or you are elderly or pregnant.
I have hair thinning problems from 2-3 years I have subclinical hypothyroidism my vit d is 16 my ferritin is 22 .I am taking its treatment for 6 months now but vitamins I am taking from 3 months .I don't understand what to do I am not seeing any improvement in my hair is it TE or androgenic alopecia I have diffuse thinning with more hairloss in the temple area??
There can be multiple causes of thinning hair, correcting thyroid issues is a big one which you’ll need to consult with your doctor about (supplementing iodine can help in some cases). Low vitamin D will affect a LOT of things. Sometimes it takes higher doses to raise your levels, 10,000 IU does well for a lot of people. I like Heme iron supplements for raising iron because non-Heme types are difficult to absorb and are blocked by many common foods and drinks including dairy and coffee. It’s good to know your numbers hang in there and keep working on it!
2 ferriten
Hi there,
I am a male & my recent Ferritin level was 39ug/l,
I am having a lot of symptoms but is this classed as low enough. I can see that it sits within borderline low. Could that be sypmtomatic at that level as I feel wiped often, tired and achy after a nights sleep. heavy restless legs, muscle pain, tender points, dizzy spells, sore tight muscles and episodes of horrible fatigue or feeling weak and tired on and off headaches etc.
Thank you
my ferritin is 37 and i have fatigue, diziness, restless/tingly legs, short of breath, dysphagia, basically all the synptoms.
Sounds like low magnesium
Definitely sounds similar to what I've heard about magnesium deficiency.
How long dif it take for your wife to feel better? I'm on day two of supplementation and I feel like I feel better but I don't know if I'm imagining things. Lol
She started noticing a difference within days. It gives you a boost when you’re really low. After that it’s a slow building process. So glad you’re feeling the difference already!
My iron is at a 3
My lowest one was 2 🤣😑
Whoa! Hope you’re doing better now.
Sir can i do your bppv treatment everyday?
Yes you can, although hopefully you don’t need to for very long!
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy i thank you doc for doing All of this it's a great help to me and for everyone 😭 we owe you doc it's so hard to be hospitalized during COVID-19 thank you doc!
9 ferritin
Oh no! Hope you're able to get your levels up!
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy how much up ???
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