I've been recently diagnosed with iron deficiency after ignoring the symptoms for so long, i used to feel like i was dying, things i used to enjoy became so hard to do.. i kept thinking that it was just normal fatigue but it never went away no matter how much i slept or how many vitamins i took.. it got serious and i started fainting and falling all out the sudden in public, after that i realized that there must be something wrong and that its not just a normal fatigue.. i decided to see a doctor and now im following a treatment, i tried to eat more and never forget to take my medication but i still always feel tired even if i do a really simple thing that doesn't require a lot of effort, it feels like slowly dying.. it's so hard and i hope it gets easier for every person who is experiencing it, stay strong and keep nourishing your body ❤
I'm struggling with this right now too. My doctor gave me high dosage ferrofumarate and I get that I should take it first thing in the morning, but it's not easy. I feel *terrible* after taking it.
Same here. The smallest tasks drain me…I told my friend it feels like I’m dying slowly. Just saw a hematologist yesterday who’s going to try giving me iron through IV because I’m not absorbing it through pills. When she said it’ll take a 5-6 weeks to come in I got really sad just knowing I had to feel like that much longer. Maybe you can reach out to a hematologist to try the same thing. Prayers for you and anyone dealing with this. 🙏🏾
Your advice really worked for me. I'm a female in my early 40s and I've had low iron my whole life. I never did anything about it until about the last couple of years. My iron went up slightly. After your video, I started taking my two non-heme iron supplements in the morning and before I started eating for the day (I only start eating at lunch time). I also continued to take each iron pill with vitamin C and B12 (which I was doing before). After about 6 months, my Ferritin level went from 21 to 215!
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy No difference in how I feel, surprisingly. I was motivated to get my iron within normal range because I was diagnosed with PVC (arrhythmia) and my low iron was a potential cause. I will test again in Sept to determine if that made a difference. Hopefully no more PVC.
I litterally thought I was at my end of life this last year. Shortness of breath, dizzy, lightheaded for the last 12 months. I got a hold of microscope and looked at a sample of my blood and behold it was target red blood cells everywhere. I started taking iron 5 days ago and can already feel an improvement. Will definately buy a bottle of the stuff you reccomended. Thank you.
I just want to tell anyone who experiencing the horrible shortness of breath part... Extra strong Halls cough drops really take the edge off, and eating raw ginger or in tea.. Also a tablespoon of black strap molasses or with hot water Sending healing to all ✨🌻 (Personal experience)
Can attest to the black strap molasses and ginger. I was having ginger tea but will try raw thank you! I also drink key lime (vitamin c for absorption) with a spoon with a spoon of molasses first thing in the morn. Works right away!
This is the best vid on iron I have seen on YT. I have spent hours researching how to raise my iron as currently pregnant and anaemic. You have summarised all I have learnt through articles, research, educational vids in 4.5 mins! Thank you
My ferritin levels were a 4. I felt like my soul left my body. No energy at all! I am currently experiencing heavy menstrual cycles due to a permanent form of birth control. I had 5 iron infusions to see if my levels would go up. I will see my blood specialist next month I am praying for my numbers to be within Normal range.
So sorry to hear! Have you tried a good heme iron supplement? I’ve seen people have much better success with heme iron versus plant-based iron. It’s absorbed much easier. Here’s the brand that I like: amzn.to/3ncuG5Q I wish you the best in feeling better!
just_me...Mega Food has a gentle blood builder. Taking it every morning on an empty stomach, waiting 2-3 hours before you eat; this will make a world of difference. Do it daily.
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy I have exactly the same as the lady but I also have thelmasemia minor. Any suggestions on not getting iron overload down the track
@@napoleonsparis2058this is what I take currently and am seeing great results slowly. I had to get an emergency blood and iron transfusion. Been feeling great ever since
Beef Liver was my game changer along side no tea / coffee grains so I really find when I go gluten free and grain free ans eat fish / meat / liver and liver supplement it realllllly helps me along side vitamin C too ! When fall off the wagon it’s because I do stupid long hours in work and one man show as a single deaf parent u defo feel the effects of the low iron . I say to myself - keep it simple stupid . Eat whole foods . Don’t drink with meals . Use apple cider and lemon water in morning before any food to keep stomach acid up ! It’s a game changer and this last month due stress Iv been slacking but this video is a great reminder !
I tried liver too but found out the vitamin a level in it is extremely high and eating too much can lead to some worrying symptoms. That is why i stick with beef, a good source of iron.
This was a great educational video. Short and to the point. Thank you for all the examples as this helped me understand better. Thank you for the suggestion/recommendation for the supplement at the end.
I’ve listened to a lot of podcasts etc on mold illness, CIRS, Shoemaker Protocol and more and this is one of the best I’ve listened to! There’s so much conflicting information out there and I was drowning it as I start the Shoemaker protocol. I was starting to question if I’m in the right path. I also have been hesitant to hire a CIRS informed remediation company because it’s so expensive. I now feel confident with both choices and I’m so grateful for this interview - it has been a godsend at just the right time. ❤
On the nº2 advise, if you don't want to take supplements and since most vitamin C is only ascorbic acid, instead of the whole vitamin C complex, have red meat combined with fermented vegetables. The best combination would be grass-finished liver with sauerkraut
I do believe meat iron is Heme and doesn’t need any vitamin c to be absorbed but if you’re vegetarian then. Sure .. lemon water with veggies or camu powder
I just got lab results and my iron level is 45 so still within “normal” range but my ferritin is 4. I checked last years labs and it was at level 2!! It makes me upset that my doctor never advised me on this and I have been suffering extreme fatigue and hair loss for a long time now. I hope this is the main cause and hope to be able to fix it thanks to videos like these. We have to advocate and treat ourselves bc many doctors sadly aren’t :((
First time viewer. 4-13-2023. I take ferrous sulfate. Have acid reflux. Just now bought the Three Arrows Heme you recommended. Also, will take it first thing in the morning, as I took it with meals. THANK YOU !
@carolcole570 aw darn!! Sorry to hear. I was also prescribed Ferrous Sulfate and just stopped it to try 3 arrows. I had a dizzy spell today so im not sure if it was from the 3 arrows. ☹️ Sending healing vibes
Great video! So few people know how many things block iron. So many enriched foods are useless (I'm looking at you breakfast cereal) because other foods block the added iron. Took me two years of religious supplementing to get my ferritin up from 28 to 80 (as a runner I'm aiming for 100!). My doctor warned me that it can take along time and not to stop taking the supplements or be discouraged. I also went on birth control to reduce my periods as much as possible - since women lose so my iron every month.
Thank you for sharing! Yes a lot of people get the recommendation to take iron but get none of the information to actually be able to absorb it. Sounds like you've come a long way, great work! Have you tried heme iron? It doesn't get blocked the same way that non-heme iron does. I actually really like liver supplements to help raise ferritin.
I also read studies that it's better to take Iron every other day, instead of every day. The studies showed that the people who took Iron every day had higher levels of Hepsidin (Not sure if spelt correctly??) than those who took their Iron every other day. I have very low Iron levels due to heavy, prolonged periods and want to start taking my new (Non Heme, Iron Bisglycinate....only 14 mgs per tablet as well!) Iron every day to get it into my body quickly but then I read about taking it every other day for better absorption, so trying that. I am taking two of the tablets a day, so will be having 28mgs which I know is still too low, but I didn't want to try anything much higher because I don't like the idea of having an upset stomach or being sick!!! I'm also taking it with lemon water for the vitamin C.
Wonderful and truly helpful. I thank you so much. I wish I had known this all of my life. I think I am not good at absorbing non-heme iron. I will take heme. This is an important video. Thank you!
I was diagnosed as a level 4 too! Multiple times I have gone back to get my blood checked and they have been 6, 7 and now 4. I have had heavy periods too, but didn’t know they were that heavy until I started taking the pill. I just started on ferrograd C, if nothing changes I’ll be getting a iron infusion!
@@ridazahra2501Hi there, just saw your comment that you started taking ferrograde c. How do you feel, are there any side effects? Do you feel any improvement? I just bought it and am very anxious, not sure what do do. My iron level is very low and am feeling like everyone else does here in the comment. Would really appreciate your feedback. Thanks
@@TheGrayStorm87turns out chicken liver has more iron per serving than beef liver. I didn’t know that until just now after checking. So yes, chicken liver should be great!
I had severe Iron related health issues ( fatigue, shortness of breath etc ) It turned out the long term Zinc supplements caused a Copper deficiency and low Copper causes Iron disregulation or overload...some medical individuals have stated when Iron issues are suspected try a Copper supplement before Iron as Copper is a regulator of Iron and involved in red blood cell formation etc...
That’s a great recommendation! That’s why I’m starting to lean more towards supplementing with liver. It has copper as well as iron and other nutrients that work synergistically.
I ordered some of this iron. It's defiantly more gentile on the system than non-heme sources. My ferritin level is 23. I'm going to continue working on this number and have it rechecked in six months. My doctor doesn't think I need to do anything about it because my other blood work is fine. I'm hoping this will help with my fatigue. Thanks for the advice!
my ferttin was 44 my doctor allways said every thing is good i didnt listen and took iron 6 months my ferttin went to 88 and i felt way way way better i will keep taking and tracking it so i bet it will help u too good luck .
Mine was 5! And the doctors kept saying it was alright even tough I was having heart palpitations, tiredness and everything...😭 I had to ask for the iron pills...I took it and now my ferritin is 9... When I stop taking the pills I start having the palpitations again
Such wonderful advice! So reassuring - I'm not iron deficient, but take a non heme supplement once a week. I was anemic before becoming vegan, so just want a little bit of insurance just in case. I normally fast until lunchtime, so will take it before lunch instead of afterwards in future. Have always done the Vit C thing. Thanks again!
So I have Endometriosis. I won't stop bleeding. It's been going on for yrs now. It sux. I read that lack of Iron can create more bleeding. I took Iron but it wasn't doing anything. I'll try the heme iron. Thank you! 🌺
I have endometriosis too and durning my periods it dreadful I hate to see my periods come. It’s my first couple of days that are killer. I honestly need relief. My doctor wants me to start birth control but I’m hesitant 😟
Note for anyone who wants to avoid the mistakes I made in my last pregnancy‘s major struggles with iron: Tums are calcium carbonate so inhibit iron absorption, and zinc (which I was taking every time one of my kids had any sort of cold symptoms) inhibits absorption as well.
This video was informative and to the point. Thanks for making it! I found it because now in my current pregnancy my ferritin has dropped to an 8!!! I totally wasted my second trimester “nesting energy” by not having ANY energy, and didn’t know it was fixable. I took beef liver capsules 3x a day and finally worked up to the max of 4x/day. Apparently it wasn’t working, which surprised me since my sister had an incredible CBC panel throughout her pregnancy and postpartum, and that’s what she took. Same brand and all.
If i take Heme iron, must i take 1 hour before food, must i take with vit c? Thanks for your video. How long must i take for my body to be able to absorb iron normally?
My ferritin reserves went down from 20 to 16 within 3 months. Reason? I’ve been having coffee everyday or almost everyday. I back in taking iron pills with vitamin C buffered alkali and have stopped coffee altogether. Hoping I can raise my levels again and get my hair back. I do have leaky gut.
Oh wow. I honestly didn't even know this lil bit of information, So, thank you again for this video!!.. Ya just Learn something new every day Like the whole "Heem" and "Non-Heem" AND the FACT that lts blocked by certain foods!!... Ahhh man, Great information, THANK'S for the knowledge brutha!! =) =) =) 😎👍🏽👍🏽 Much Appreciated!! =D
What are the important things we should get tested when we go for yearly check ups? Things the doctors would normally not get tested if we don’t ask for them .. cuz I know they only check the basics and the. Say it’s all good when you know it’s not..
thank you so much. Is is possible to have coffee first thing in the am then wait 2 hours to take the heme iron pill? I practice intermittent fasting and I I can take my iron at 9:30 or 10 then have my first meal 1t 12;30. Please advise and thanks again
Great question! The wonderful thing about heme iron is that coffee and most other foods don’t block it’s absorption. So you don’t really need to wait two hours.
Thank you for this video , i been deciding to tey this product my iron levels have been low and im premenopausal, i have heavy periods, l do eat beef liver and beef and red meats along with non heme veggies especially greens , been feeling like poop low energy and fatigue, somewhat nauseous, i was taking ferrous fumate it does seem to help but alot of stomach nausea and constipation messes with my stomach it also has vit c in it too. I hope to order this product i hope it works , i will let you know how it works for me ,
After having low iron levels for (likely) years, I finally started taking VitronC- which was recommended by my doctor. Three months later, I have levels checked again and they are worse. How could this be? I have started taking SlowFe (found on Amazon) but really need something effective. Perhaps something I’m eating or drinking (or taking other meds) that affects absorption? So, here I’m scouring RUclips looking for answers. This is not a simple process and it greatly affects daily life functioning. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated-thank you!
Hi. Ascorbic acid (synthetic vitamin c), decreases copper and hence stops you from absorbing iron. Copper is needed to absorb iron. Zinc supplementation is also notorious for lowering copper levels. Low copper causes PVCs as well. Try eating beef liver once weekly at least to get copper levels up, then take another iron supplement without ascorbic acid. Use lemon juice or orange juice instead. If non meat eater, then maybe look into a copper supplement for a short while. Research this topic for more info. But thought I might add.
Does low ferritin cause insomnia with some people? I have always been tired for years, sleep all day and no energy. Now I experience extreme insomnia and all these other symptoms that is is associated with low levels.
Yes, low iron and/or ferritin can cause trouble sleeping. When your blood isn't oxygenating sufficiently your body doesn't sleep as efficiently, so your sleep quality goes way down.
What happens if you have thyroid issues and you take your thyroid meds (levothyroxine) in the morning? Isn't it bad to take iron supplements in the morning if you already take thyroid meds in morning?
So all these will block non haem iron absorbtion, - grains - legumes - diary - nuts , seeds - beer, wine ( so alcohol) - green vegetables Basically about every food.
Yes, you basically need to take it on an empty stomach and with vitamin c. Otherwise you're probably not absorbing very much. Sadly most are not informed about this. But this is only for plant based or synthetic iron sources. Animal based iron or heme iron is not blocked by other foods and is much more easily absorbed and used by the body. I highly recommend liver or a liver supplement as a way to improve iron/ferritin
I got my iron from 24 to mid 60s in 3 months by taking it in the morning on an empty stomach. Vitron C is what I used but I’d like to try this one he’s recommending
I wish I had more depth of knowledge about beta thalassemia. It looks like supplementing iron is controversial. Eating more iron rich foods like red meat and organ meat like can be beneficial but I would discuss it with your doctor or a dietician that may know more about your specific situation. I wish I could be of more help and I wish you the best in your health journey!
I have erosion of the exaphagus, Crohn decease and can’t absorb water soluble vitamins, my condition can cause Dysplasia, I have a liquid supplement, I consider injecting it to bypass the small intestine, G I Doctors don’t know how to treat, I had one recommended, apple cider vinegar, that can’t be taken if I have a hernia, at a seminar given by a doctor from Yale Medical university, at UCLA had a seminar andhe told the doctors, that they didn’t know how to treat treat it, what do you suggest ?
Sorry to hear you're having such a hard time finding the right treatment. I can't say I'm an expert in the treatment of Crohn's disease but if you walked into my office I would mostly likely do hyperbaric oxygen treatments to lower your inflammation and help your esophagus heal. I would also do food sensitivity testing to see what specific foods trigger inflammation in your body and adjust diet accordingly. For iron (assuming ferritin is low) either a heme iron supplement which has a much higher absorption rate or I would recommend an iron infusion if your ferritin is low enough. Sometimes ferritin is high when you have high levels of inflammation, if that were the case we would want to focus on reducing inflammation first.
Iron supplements can be rough. Most people find they tolerate Heme iron supplements much better, even on an empty stomach although you can take Heme iron with food without worrying about absorption being blocked.
Dr. AJ, my middle aged daughter does not want to take iron because she says it causes her to have constipation. Will you please give me your thoughts on this ? I am trying to talk her into trying Three Arrows, but would this product be any better concerning constipation than ferrous sulfate ? I am going to talk to her again this morning, and would value your opinion, please. Today is 10-4-2023. THANK YOU.
Yes the three arrows is much easier on the digestive system. My wife had the same problem with other types of iron supplements but has had no problems with the heme iron. Another solid option is a beef liver supplement. It’s a great source of heme iron plus other vitamins minerals and cofactors. I usually recommend the Ancestral Supplements brand
Hepcidin actually blocks iron absorption, so it's the other way around. When it's higher you are absorbing less iron. It's lower in the morning and higher in the afternoon
My doctor perscribed me to take Ferrous Sulfate 325 mg is this enough to take alone? Tired no matter how much sleep I get, I will get exhausted right after waking up from full night of rest. Ruining my life
So sorry! Liver is another great source of heme iron with the added benefit of multiple vitamins and minerals that work well in combination with iron. Liver supplements are what a lot of people use if they don’t like to eat liver.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It is very effective at raising iron and is also a very effective elimination diet which would help lower levels of inflammation. Many plant foods block the absorption of iron. How long have you been doing carnivore? Are you planning on continuing indefinitely?
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy I’ve been on it for almost 4 months. Honestly, I feel so amazing, pain free, absolutely no inflammation, a page full of health issues either cured or remissed, depression and anxiety are gone, and I’ve lost 55 lbs. (started this weighing 260, now 205) I’ve gained muscle like I’ve never had even at my prime. I’m 54. and my sex life is back! Happy wife happy life!
Iron bisglycinate is a synthetic form of iron and can be helpful. Heme iron supplements are more natural, better absorbed and have fewer side effects. I'll link to the kinds I like below. I also really like liver supplements as natural source of iron plus many more vitamins, minerals and co-factors that work together to improve iron levels and overall health. Iron Repair: amzn.to/3PYZfaL Beef Liver: amzn.to/46wRYEz
Doctor, your videos are amazing, kindly answer me that I'm taking iron polymaltose complex 100mg thrice a day, is it a heme iron or non heme, it raised my ferritin levels from 4 to 25 within two months, i also ate about 4kg of beef liver in these two months...
Iron polymaltose complex is not a heme based iron but can still be helpful. It was probably the beef liver that helped the most. Beef liver has high levels of heme iron plus a lot of other essential vitamins and minerals that work together with iron. Sound like your ferritin levels are moving in the right direction. Good work!
The advanced trichology derma looks like a decent iron supplement. The added vitamin c will help with absorption but it's still a synthetic iron which is easily blocked so you would want to take it on an empty stomach (if it doesn't upset your stomach) or be very careful about what foods you eat with it. Otherwise a heme based iron supplement would be better absorbed. Here's an updated link to the one I recommend: amzn.to/3vNJOui
All you need is vitron c iron supplement b12 b complex and women's multivitamin and eat plenty protien my iron level is going up pretty well now . Within about 2 months since I passed out on my kitchen floor from my iron level being extremely low had heart palpitations and breathing problems due to my iron being so so so so low.
Blood test results said my ferritin level was 6,5. I went to the doctor. He prescribed iron, not pills, but bottles. I had to take one bottle a day for 20 days and after that one every other day. I also had some anemia, but not very important. After taking all that, my ferritin level is 4,5. 😮 How can this be possible? My body seems not to be absorbing iron. Either it is because of the gastric sleeve I had done (but that was 12 years ago) or I am sooo worried until they find the CAUSE. I might get a colonoscopy and stomach endoscopy done to check if there is something wrong, even though the doctor doubts it. I have an appointment with another doctor in 5 days. See what he says. I am really worried. THE CAUSE is what worries me.
Yes they will have to check if you are having small bleeds somewhere or if you have a genetic condition making it difficult for your body to absorb iron. It can take up to 6 months for your iron levels to get to normal & even longer for your iron stores. My levels were 6.5 three months ago. After 2 units of blood, 3 months if sucromal iron tablets, vit C & folic acid my iron level is 13. Now working on replenishing my iron stores. I still have a bleeding condition that may hamper my progress but so far so good.
Make sure you are low in iron, you might be other causes of feeling low. Many people especially middle age and older have accumulated too much iron and ferritin and that is very bad as well.
Dr.A.J-I had an iron infusion 3 weeks ago, not feeling any better. Just started taking the Iron Repair Heme Plus last week. You said your wife was taking the Iron Repair. How long did it take for her to either feel better or get her ferritin/iron levels up?
She starting noticing improvement within a few weeks. It took several months to see a more dramatic change. I hope you're starting to notice some improvement!
I have my first cup of coffee approximately an hour after waking up, I also fast in the morning. It says iron bisglycinate on the label. Would that be ok?
It's hard to take iron supplements on an empty stomach especially in the morning as I don't eat much then and this upsets the stomach real bad and get stomach ache. Have to take it with lunch when I eat a little heavy to stop the pain. Don't know if that would help raise my iron levels. 😮
It can be hard on the stomach. You'll still be getting some iron most likely but it depends on if you are also eating foods that block iron absorption. This isn't a problem when you take heme based iron. It doesn't upset the stomach and doesn't have issues with absorption being blocked by other foods. Organ meat supplements (like liver) are what I recommend.
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy thank you but being a vegetarian I have no choice but to have non heme iron even though it has uncomfortable side effects. I try and have a substational lunch so as to have less pain. Lunch is normally rice, beans, lentils and salad varied each day.
Stick with foods that your body can digest! Coffee is crap IMO. Milk is best raw but is optional. If your ferritin is too high look into an IP-6 supplement. High ferritin can be linked with high cholesterol. IP-6 brings them both down.
Doctor my iron is 75, TIBC 414, UIBC 339 but Ferritin is 23. Is is safe to take Iron supplements since my iron is good but Ferritin? Please advise. Thank you 🙏🏼
If your at a 23 ferritin your running low.You need to be at least 80 or 100..I think you should take iron it will help to get the iron up and have more energy.
I've been recently diagnosed with iron deficiency after ignoring the symptoms for so long, i used to feel like i was dying, things i used to enjoy became so hard to do.. i kept thinking that it was just normal fatigue but it never went away no matter how much i slept or how many vitamins i took.. it got serious and i started fainting and falling all out the sudden in public, after that i realized that there must be something wrong and that its not just a normal fatigue.. i decided to see a doctor and now im following a treatment, i tried to eat more and never forget to take my medication but i still always feel tired even if i do a really simple thing that doesn't require a lot of effort, it feels like slowly dying.. it's so hard and i hope it gets easier for every person who is experiencing it, stay strong and keep nourishing your body ❤
Floradix multivitamin liquid is brilliant for low iron levels
I'm struggling with this right now too. My doctor gave me high dosage ferrofumarate and I get that I should take it first thing in the morning, but it's not easy. I feel *terrible* after taking it.
Eat beef liver and take vitamin C with it. It comes up fast
I'm dealing w this now too and b12 deficiency. Get b12 and d checked too. Slow death is exactly what it is like
Same here. The smallest tasks drain me…I told my friend it feels like I’m dying slowly. Just saw a hematologist yesterday who’s going to try giving me iron through IV because I’m not absorbing it through pills. When she said it’ll take a 5-6 weeks to come in I got really sad just knowing I had to feel like that much longer. Maybe you can reach out to a hematologist to try the same thing.
Prayers for you and anyone dealing with this. 🙏🏾
Your advice really worked for me. I'm a female in my early 40s and I've had low iron my whole life. I never did anything about it until about the last couple of years. My iron went up slightly. After your video, I started taking my two non-heme iron supplements in the morning and before I started eating for the day (I only start eating at lunch time). I also continued to take each iron pill with vitamin C and B12 (which I was doing before). After about 6 months, my Ferritin level went from 21 to 215!
Wow that’s amazing! Have you noticed a significant difference in how you feel?
What symptoms did you have? And did they go away
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy No difference in how I feel, surprisingly. I was motivated to get my iron within normal range because I was diagnosed with PVC (arrhythmia) and my low iron was a potential cause. I will test again in Sept to determine if that made a difference. Hopefully no more PVC.
How many milligrams of iron do you take?
@@shamaraholloman1206 150 mg of Feramax. I take 1000 mg of vitamin C with it.
I litterally thought I was at my end of life this last year. Shortness of breath, dizzy, lightheaded for the last 12 months. I got a hold of microscope and looked at a sample of my blood and behold it was target red blood cells everywhere. I started taking iron 5 days ago and can already feel an improvement. Will definately buy a bottle of the stuff you reccomended. Thank you.
Hang in there, you got this! The Heme iron should help a lot. Glad your seeing improvement!
Wow I feel exactly the same. I have no energy at all it's horrible!!!
Clark can you share how you viewed the sample? What were the specs of the microscope?
Are you an athlete?
Has it helped?
I just want to tell anyone who experiencing the horrible shortness of breath part... Extra strong Halls cough drops really take the edge off, and eating raw ginger or in tea.. Also a tablespoon of black strap molasses or with hot water Sending healing to all ✨🌻
(Personal experience)
Thanks..will try them. Blessings ..love
Thanks I'll try🎉❤️
Eating raw ginger is nasty though. Definitely have to find a better way to incorporate without the grossness.
Can attest to the black strap molasses and ginger. I was having ginger tea but will try raw thank you! I also drink key lime (vitamin c for absorption) with a spoon with a spoon of molasses first thing in the morn. Works right away!
Thank you!
This is the best vid on iron I have seen on YT. I have spent hours researching how to raise my iron as currently pregnant and anaemic. You have summarised all I have learnt through articles, research, educational vids in 4.5 mins! Thank you
Thanks so much for the kind feedback! I hope you’re able to improve your anemia and feel better and have a happy healthy baby!
@StronglifePhysiotherapy thank you, recommending beef spleen supplementation in one of your vids has been the answer I needed!
My ferritin levels were a 4. I felt like my soul left my body. No energy at all! I am currently experiencing heavy menstrual cycles due to a permanent form of birth control. I had 5 iron infusions to see if my levels would go up. I will see my blood specialist next month I am praying for my numbers to be within Normal range.
So sorry to hear! Have you tried a good heme iron supplement? I’ve seen people have much better success with heme iron versus plant-based iron. It’s absorbed much easier. Here’s the brand that I like: amzn.to/3ncuG5Q
I wish you the best in feeling better!
just_me...Mega Food has a gentle blood builder. Taking it every morning on an empty stomach, waiting 2-3 hours before you eat; this will make a world of difference. Do it daily.
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy I have exactly the same as the lady but I also have thelmasemia minor. Any suggestions on not getting iron overload down the track
@@napoleonsparis2058this is what I take currently and am seeing great results slowly. I had to get an emergency blood and iron transfusion. Been feeling great ever since
Get yourself checked for h pylori. That’s why I struggled with low ferritin for decades.
Beef Liver was my game changer along side no tea / coffee grains so I really find when I go gluten free and grain free ans eat fish / meat / liver and liver supplement it realllllly helps me along side vitamin C too ! When fall off the wagon it’s because I do stupid long hours in work and one man show as a single deaf parent u defo feel the effects of the low iron .
I say to myself - keep it simple stupid . Eat whole foods .
Don’t drink with meals .
Use apple cider and lemon water in morning before any food to keep stomach acid up ! It’s a game changer and this last month due stress Iv been slacking but this video is a great reminder !
I started buying liver and eating it once to twice a week I do believe it’s the fastest way to improve with diet
I tried liver too but found out the vitamin a level in it is extremely high and eating too much can lead to some worrying symptoms. That is why i stick with beef, a good source of iron.
How much time did it take to show results after you started taking liver supplements?
This was a great educational video. Short and to the point. Thank you for all the examples as this helped me understand better. Thank you for the suggestion/recommendation for the supplement at the end.
I’ve listened to a lot of podcasts etc on mold illness, CIRS, Shoemaker Protocol and more and this is one of the best I’ve listened to! There’s so much conflicting information out there and I was drowning it as I start the Shoemaker protocol. I was starting to question if I’m in the right path. I also have been hesitant to hire a CIRS informed remediation company because it’s so expensive. I now feel confident with both choices and I’m so grateful for this interview - it has been a godsend at just the right time. ❤
I’m so glad it was helpful! I wish you the best on your healing journey!
All great points that I never knew before and I've been struggling with low iron my whole freaking life! Thank you! 🙌🏼
I’m glad this was helpful!
On the nº2 advise, if you don't want to take supplements and since most vitamin C is only ascorbic acid, instead of the whole vitamin C complex, have red meat combined with fermented vegetables. The best combination would be grass-finished liver with sauerkraut
Best advice
I have been eating liver and now I'll get sauerkraut...How about Kimchi
@@fineartist7710Yes kimchi is great.
I do believe meat iron is Heme and doesn’t need any vitamin c to be absorbed but if you’re vegetarian then. Sure .. lemon water with veggies or camu powder
There are food based vit c. Read labels.
I just got lab results and my iron level is 45 so still within “normal” range but my ferritin is 4. I checked last years labs and it was at level 2!! It makes me upset that my doctor never advised me on this and I have been suffering extreme fatigue and hair loss for a long time now. I hope this is the main cause and hope to be able to fix it thanks to videos like these. We have to advocate and treat ourselves bc many doctors sadly aren’t :((
Ur gender n age? U feel Shortness of Breath too?
Your ferritin needs to be between 80-100 for hair growth.
@@mishiasher11 is it both for men n women?
@@HarshKS2female age 37. Yes I get shortness of breath and air hunger. I had a fast heart rate for years
@@09lilmiss u can try chicken liver if u can eat it, heme iron from it is best for absorption..
First time viewer. 4-13-2023. I take ferrous sulfate. Have acid reflux. Just now bought the Three Arrows Heme you recommended. Also, will take it first thing in the morning, as I took it with meals. THANK YOU !
You’re welcome! I think you’ll find you get better results with the Heme iron. Wish you the best on your health journey!
Thank you very much !
@@carolcole570Hi, Update?
@@nena_366 Hmmmmm. Well, I take it, but have not noticed any difference, I am sorry to say. I appreciate your asking, though !
@carolcole570 aw darn!! Sorry to hear. I was also prescribed Ferrous Sulfate and just stopped it to try 3 arrows. I had a dizzy spell today so im not sure if it was from the 3 arrows. ☹️
Sending healing vibes
Great video! So few people know how many things block iron. So many enriched foods are useless (I'm looking at you breakfast cereal) because other foods block the added iron. Took me two years of religious supplementing to get my ferritin up from 28 to 80 (as a runner I'm aiming for 100!). My doctor warned me that it can take along time and not to stop taking the supplements or be discouraged. I also went on birth control to reduce my periods as much as possible - since women lose so my iron every month.
Thank you for sharing! Yes a lot of people get the recommendation to take iron but get none of the information to actually be able to absorb it. Sounds like you've come a long way, great work! Have you tried heme iron? It doesn't get blocked the same way that non-heme iron does. I actually really like liver supplements to help raise ferritin.
Hi there! Which supplement do you take?
Praise God for this. Thanks for sharing this very valuable information. I will definitely follow your guidance.
Glad it was helpful!
I also read studies that it's better to take Iron every other day, instead of every day. The studies showed that the people who took Iron every day had higher levels of Hepsidin (Not sure if spelt correctly??) than those who took their Iron every other day. I have very low Iron levels due to heavy, prolonged periods and want to start taking my new (Non Heme, Iron Bisglycinate....only 14 mgs per tablet as well!) Iron every day to get it into my body quickly but then I read about taking it every other day for better absorption, so trying that.
I am taking two of the tablets a day, so will be having 28mgs which I know is still too low, but I didn't want to try anything much higher because I don't like the idea of having an upset stomach or being sick!!! I'm also taking it with lemon water for the vitamin C.
Wonderful and truly helpful. I thank you so much. I wish I had known this all of my life. I think I am not good at absorbing non-heme iron. I will take heme. This is an important video. Thank you!
So glad it was helpful! I hope you're able to raise your levels!
Very useful and comprehensive. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Very helpful video! This answered a lot of my questions and clarified some confusions I had from other videos I've watched. Thank you for this.
Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!
I was diagnosed as a level 4 too! Multiple times I have gone back to get my blood checked and they have been 6, 7 and now 4. I have had heavy periods too, but didn’t know they were that heavy until I started taking the pill. I just started on ferrograd C, if nothing changes I’ll be getting a iron infusion!
Hi ... how are you?? so can you please give feedback of ferrograde c .... did it helped to improve your iron level?? As I also started taking it
@@ridazahra2501Hi there, just saw your comment that you started taking ferrograde c. How do you feel, are there any side effects? Do you feel any improvement? I just bought it and am very anxious, not sure what do do. My iron level is very low and am feeling like everyone else does here in the comment. Would really appreciate your feedback. Thanks
@Indigochild_73 Yeah, I got stomach pain and nausea for hardly two days.... and now my body is used to it....
Liver and liver supplements are a great source of heme iron as well.
Yes! And liver has a lot of other vitamins and minerals
@@StronglifePhysiotherapyis chicken liver good for low ferritin?
@@TheGrayStorm87turns out chicken liver has more iron per serving than beef liver. I didn’t know that until just now after checking. So yes, chicken liver should be great!
I had severe Iron related health issues ( fatigue, shortness of breath etc ) It turned out the long term Zinc supplements caused a Copper deficiency and low Copper causes Iron disregulation or overload...some medical individuals have stated when Iron issues are suspected try a Copper supplement before Iron as Copper is a regulator of Iron and involved in red blood cell formation etc...
That’s a great recommendation! That’s why I’m starting to lean more towards supplementing with liver. It has copper as well as iron and other nutrients that work synergistically.
I ordered some of this iron. It's defiantly more gentile on the system than non-heme sources. My ferritin level is 23. I'm going to continue working on this number and have it rechecked in six months. My doctor doesn't think I need to do anything about it because my other blood work is fine. I'm hoping this will help with my fatigue. Thanks for the advice!
What ferritin number is normal???
my ferttin was 44 my doctor allways said every thing is good i didnt listen and took iron 6 months my ferttin went to 88 and i felt way way way better i will keep taking and tracking it so i bet it will help u too good luck .
Mine was 5! And the doctors kept saying it was alright even tough I was having heart palpitations, tiredness and everything...😭
I had to ask for the iron pills...I took it and now my ferritin is 9...
When I stop taking the pills I start having the palpitations again
How you feeling now?
@@miiaw9804 because you want it to be around 100-150 . I'm at 5 and had infusions but still feel like poo. Its been a 2 yr battle
Thanks for the help I'll give it a shot
You’re welcome!
Thank you for these recommendations.
Thank you for sharing! And also for considering the time it takes for the body to get adjusted ❤
You are fantastic, Good Sir. Thank you so much. You speak in a direct, calm and understanding way.
You are very welcome! Thanks so much for the kind feedback.
Thank you for this. So helpful. I tried your link but it is sold out so had to go to a different amazon page.
Such wonderful advice! So reassuring - I'm not iron deficient, but take a non heme supplement once a week.
I was anemic before becoming vegan, so just want a little bit of insurance just in case.
I normally fast until lunchtime, so will take it before lunch instead of afterwards in future. Have always done the Vit C thing. Thanks again!
You're welcome!
So I have Endometriosis. I won't stop bleeding. It's been going on for yrs now. It sux. I read that lack of Iron can create more bleeding. I took Iron but it wasn't doing anything. I'll try the heme iron. Thank you! 🌺
Any updates? Did the supplement help?
I have endometriosis too and durning my periods it dreadful I hate to see my periods come. It’s my first couple of days that are killer. I honestly need relief. My doctor wants me to start birth control but I’m hesitant 😟
@@yb6278 Seriously look into the keto or carnivore diet. It’s helped so many with endometriosis.
@@lynnpoag8173 I will look into keto and see if that helps me. Thanks a lot 😊
Look into iron infusions and surgery for your endo. too.
Note for anyone who wants to avoid the mistakes I made in my last pregnancy‘s major struggles with iron: Tums are calcium carbonate so inhibit iron absorption, and zinc (which I was taking every time one of my kids had any sort of cold symptoms) inhibits absorption as well.
This video was informative and to the point. Thanks for making it! I found it because now in my current pregnancy my ferritin has dropped to an 8!!! I totally wasted my second trimester “nesting energy” by not having ANY energy, and didn’t know it was fixable. I took beef liver capsules 3x a day and finally worked up to the max of 4x/day. Apparently it wasn’t working, which surprised me since my sister had an incredible CBC panel throughout her pregnancy and postpartum, and that’s what she took. Same brand and all.
Thanks for sharing!
Does drinking beets + pomegranate + carrot + lemon juice blended increase one’s iron levels?
Yes... but it works better when you juice the beets - using an extractor without adding water works effectively.
If i take Heme iron, must i take 1 hour before food, must i take with vit c? Thanks for your video. How long must i take for my body to be able to absorb iron normally?
My ferritin reserves went down from 20 to 16 within 3 months. Reason? I’ve been having coffee everyday or almost everyday. I back in taking iron pills with vitamin C buffered alkali and have stopped coffee altogether. Hoping I can raise my levels again and get my hair back. I do have leaky gut.
Oh wow. I honestly didn't even know this lil bit of information, So, thank you again for this video!!.. Ya just Learn something new every day Like the whole "Heem" and "Non-Heem" AND the FACT that lts blocked by certain foods!!... Ahhh man, Great information, THANK'S for the knowledge brutha!! =) =) =) 😎👍🏽👍🏽 Much Appreciated!! =D
You're welcome!
What are the important things we should get tested when we go for yearly check ups? Things the doctors would normally not get tested if we don’t ask for them .. cuz I know they only check the basics and the. Say it’s all good when you know it’s not..
D3, B12, omega 3
Great info thank you!
You’re welcome!
thank you so much. Is is possible to have coffee first thing in the am then wait 2 hours to take the heme iron pill? I practice intermittent fasting and I I can take my iron at 9:30 or 10 then have my first meal 1t 12;30. Please advise and thanks again
Great question! The wonderful thing about heme iron is that coffee and most other foods don’t block it’s absorption. So you don’t really need to wait two hours.
Thank you for this video , i been deciding to tey this product my iron levels have been low and im premenopausal, i have heavy periods, l do eat beef liver and beef and red meats along with non heme veggies especially greens , been feeling like poop low energy and fatigue, somewhat nauseous, i was taking ferrous fumate it does seem to help but alot of stomach nausea and constipation messes with my stomach it also has vit c in it too. I hope to order this product i hope it works , i will let you know how it works for me ,
Any recommendations for a person who don't do pills? Liquid only
After having low iron levels for (likely) years, I finally started taking VitronC- which was recommended by my doctor.
Three months later, I have levels checked again and they are worse. How could this be? I have started taking SlowFe (found on Amazon) but really need something effective. Perhaps something I’m eating or drinking (or taking other meds) that affects absorption? So, here I’m scouring RUclips looking for answers. This is not a simple process and it greatly affects daily life functioning. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated-thank you!
Hi. Ascorbic acid (synthetic vitamin c), decreases copper and hence stops you from absorbing iron. Copper is needed to absorb iron. Zinc supplementation is also notorious for lowering copper levels. Low copper causes PVCs as well. Try eating beef liver once weekly at least to get copper levels up, then take another iron supplement without ascorbic acid. Use lemon juice or orange juice instead. If non meat eater, then maybe look into a copper supplement for a short while. Research this topic for more info. But thought I might add.
thank you for this!! i am vegetarian and have had a really hard year and have struggled to eat enough so i really need this info
Hi doc, can you advise me on what it means if ferritin is normal, serum iron is low and saturation is low too?
Does low ferritin cause insomnia with some people? I have always been tired for years, sleep all day and no energy. Now I experience extreme insomnia and all these other symptoms that is is associated with low levels.
Get kidney function test
Yes, low iron and/or ferritin can cause trouble sleeping. When your blood isn't oxygenating sufficiently your body doesn't sleep as efficiently, so your sleep quality goes way down.
Me too insomnia
What happens if you have thyroid issues and you take your thyroid meds (levothyroxine) in the morning? Isn't it bad to take iron supplements in the morning if you already take thyroid meds in morning?
Yes you have to wait 4 hrs between thyroid meds & iron
So all these will block non haem iron absorbtion,
- grains
- legumes
- diary
- nuts , seeds
- beer, wine ( so alcohol)
- green vegetables
Basically about every food.
Except meat.
Yes, you basically need to take it on an empty stomach and with vitamin c. Otherwise you're probably not absorbing very much. Sadly most are not informed about this. But this is only for plant based or synthetic iron sources. Animal based iron or heme iron is not blocked by other foods and is much more easily absorbed and used by the body. I highly recommend liver or a liver supplement as a way to improve iron/ferritin
"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live in." - Jim Rohn
Love this quote! Jim Rohn was a national treasure.
I got my iron from 24 to mid 60s in 3 months by taking it in the morning on an empty stomach. Vitron C is what I used but I’d like to try this one he’s recommending
I think you'll like it, it's an easier way to supplement iron.
Your recommended iron supplement is no longer available, do you have another suggestion?
I can struggle with iron levels due to diagnosed beta thalassemia - what do you recommend?
I wish I had more depth of knowledge about beta thalassemia. It looks like supplementing iron is controversial. Eating more iron rich foods like red meat and organ meat like can be beneficial but I would discuss it with your doctor or a dietician that may know more about your specific situation. I wish I could be of more help and I wish you the best in your health journey!
I have erosion of the exaphagus, Crohn decease and can’t absorb water soluble vitamins, my condition can cause Dysplasia, I have a liquid supplement, I consider injecting it to bypass the small intestine, G I Doctors don’t know how to treat, I had one recommended, apple cider vinegar, that can’t be taken if I have a hernia, at a seminar given by a doctor from Yale Medical university, at UCLA had a seminar andhe told the doctors, that they didn’t know how to treat treat it, what do you suggest ?
Sorry to hear you're having such a hard time finding the right treatment. I can't say I'm an expert in the treatment of Crohn's disease but if you walked into my office I would mostly likely do hyperbaric oxygen treatments to lower your inflammation and help your esophagus heal. I would also do food sensitivity testing to see what specific foods trigger inflammation in your body and adjust diet accordingly. For iron (assuming ferritin is low) either a heme iron supplement which has a much higher absorption rate or I would recommend an iron infusion if your ferritin is low enough. Sometimes ferritin is high when you have high levels of inflammation, if that were the case we would want to focus on reducing inflammation first.
Is iron bisglycinate good?
What about the most recent type of iron supplement? iron with amino acids from chelate that help with absorbtion and binding? Iron chelate.
Oh my goodness I would literally vomit if I took an iron pill and didn’t eat 😵💫
Iron supplements can be rough. Most people find they tolerate Heme iron supplements much better, even on an empty stomach although you can take Heme iron with food without worrying about absorption being blocked.
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy thank you for the info, I’ll definitely give it a try.
Try using nature’s bounty gentle iron it’s so good no problems at all
Ferrous fumarate taken with oranges and kiwi is working for me.
I feel like vomiting when I take zinc supplement on an empty stomach ..
The iron supplement you put the link for is no longer sold!!!
Thanks for letting me know, I just updated the link in the description!
Thank you very much 😊
Dr. AJ, my middle aged daughter does not want to take iron because she says it causes her to have constipation. Will you please give me your thoughts on this ? I am trying to talk her into trying Three Arrows, but would this product be any better concerning constipation than ferrous sulfate ? I am going to talk to her again this morning, and would value your opinion, please. Today is 10-4-2023. THANK YOU.
Yes the three arrows is much easier on the digestive system. My wife had the same problem with other types of iron supplements but has had no problems with the heme iron. Another solid option is a beef liver supplement. It’s a great source of heme iron plus other vitamins minerals and cofactors. I usually recommend the Ancestral Supplements brand
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy Great ! Just sent your message to my daughter. Thank you SO much !
If you’re low on the Hepzadin hormone would this cause low iron absorption?
Hepcidin actually blocks iron absorption, so it's the other way around. When it's higher you are absorbing less iron. It's lower in the morning and higher in the afternoon
What are the Heme Iron supplements???
Beef liver is a really good source of heme iron. Here’s a supplement I like for that: amzn.to/3D9NqdM
It’s always out. What’s a good alternative?
I really like beef liver as a supplement to raise iron/ferritin and energy levels.
Here’s a good one: amzn.to/3PZiKyM
My doctor perscribed me to take Ferrous Sulfate 325 mg is this enough to take alone? Tired no matter how much sleep I get, I will get exhausted right after waking up from full night of rest. Ruining my life
I immediately went to Amazon to order this and cannot get it delivered to N. Ireland.
So sorry! Liver is another great source of heme iron with the added benefit of multiple vitamins and minerals that work well in combination with iron. Liver supplements are what a lot of people use if they don’t like to eat liver.
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy Not to worry. Could you please tell me Is liquid iron supplement quicker than the tablet form.
can i take iron with food first thing in the morning or a few hrs after ?? brand is called maltofer oral iron tablets
Can you take both at the same time? I have low iron because of Celiac disease and RA.
What about elemental iron?
Elemental iron is not as easily absorbed as heme iron. It can still help but generally has more harsh side effects and is blocked by many foods.
Get yourself checked for h pylori. That was why I suffered with low ferritin for decades. Sad doctors don’t care to check for this.
Carnivore diet is THE most effective way to raise my iron. In 1 month I had more energy, by three months I was in the normal range (low normal)😊
Thanks for sharing your experience! It is very effective at raising iron and is also a very effective elimination diet which would help lower levels of inflammation. Many plant foods block the absorption of iron. How long have you been doing carnivore? Are you planning on continuing indefinitely?
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy I’ve been on it for almost 4 months. Honestly, I feel so amazing, pain free, absolutely no inflammation, a page full of health issues either cured or remissed, depression and anxiety are gone, and I’ve lost 55 lbs. (started this weighing 260, now 205) I’ve gained muscle like I’ve never had even at my prime. I’m 54. and my sex life is back! Happy wife happy life!
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy I’m eventually going to move over to Ketovore/meatbased keto, but I’m giving this 1 year
That’s Amazing! Good for you!
My ferritin normal but I have low iron
What are the heme iron supplements you recommend? Is there such a thing? That wasn’t clear. I take iron bisglycinate chelate.
Iron bisglycinate is a synthetic form of iron and can be helpful. Heme iron supplements are more natural, better absorbed and have fewer side effects. I'll link to the kinds I like below. I also really like liver supplements as natural source of iron plus many more vitamins, minerals and co-factors that work together to improve iron levels and overall health.
Iron Repair: amzn.to/3PYZfaL
Beef Liver: amzn.to/46wRYEz
Doctor, your videos are amazing, kindly answer me that I'm taking iron polymaltose complex 100mg thrice a day, is it a heme iron or non heme, it raised my ferritin levels from 4 to 25 within two months, i also ate about 4kg of beef liver in these two months...
Iron polymaltose complex is not a heme based iron but can still be helpful. It was probably the beef liver that helped the most. Beef liver has high levels of heme iron plus a lot of other essential vitamins and minerals that work together with iron. Sound like your ferritin levels are moving in the right direction. Good work!
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy thanks a lot doctor, Allah bless you
Hi doctor. The iron u suggest is unavailable right now. is advance trichology derma iron a good choice ?? please reply.
The advanced trichology derma looks like a decent iron supplement. The added vitamin c will help with absorption but it's still a synthetic iron which is easily blocked so you would want to take it on an empty stomach (if it doesn't upset your stomach) or be very careful about what foods you eat with it. Otherwise a heme based iron supplement would be better absorbed. Here's an updated link to the one I recommend: amzn.to/3vNJOui
Is iron glycinate chelate form non heme or heme iron ???
Thank you!
You’re welcome 😊
You are right
Thanks! That's always nice to hear!
We just got Floradix Iron+Herbs, it states vegetarian so non-heme I guess. My question is, will this help raise Ferratin levels also ?
Yes but it’s a low dose iron supp
my iron registers as too high on my labs and my ferritin is still at 12. Any reasons why the ferritin won’t go up?
How do you spell the hormone you’d mentioned? Hebseden?
Hepcidin
Hi my ferritin is 9 and hemoglobin is 11 . I am taking 65 mg iron medicine. Any iedia how much time it take to increase my ferritin from 9 to 80
How does this compare to iron Infusions? If your #'s are very low.
iron infusion is a faster way to raise iron but without getting enough iron through diet or supplementation many find their levels will soon drop.
All you need is vitron c iron supplement b12 b complex and women's multivitamin and eat plenty protien my iron level is going up pretty well now . Within about 2 months since I passed out on my kitchen floor from my iron level being extremely low had heart palpitations and breathing problems due to my iron being so so so so low.
yeah the b-vitamin thing is really important to help levels go up
Nice video. Thank you 🙂
You’re welcome!
Blood test results said my ferritin level was 6,5. I went to the doctor. He prescribed iron, not pills, but bottles. I had to take one bottle a day for 20 days and after that one every other day. I also had some anemia, but not very important. After taking all that, my ferritin level is 4,5. 😮 How can this be possible? My body seems not to be absorbing iron. Either it is because of the gastric sleeve I had done (but that was 12 years ago) or I am sooo worried until they find the CAUSE. I might get a colonoscopy and stomach endoscopy done to check if there is something wrong, even though the doctor doubts it. I have an appointment with another doctor in 5 days. See what he says. I am really worried. THE CAUSE is what worries me.
Yes they will have to check if you are having small bleeds somewhere or if you have a genetic condition making it difficult for your body to absorb iron. It can take up to 6 months for your iron levels to get to normal & even longer for your iron stores. My levels were 6.5 three months ago. After 2 units of blood, 3 months if sucromal iron tablets, vit C & folic acid my iron level is 13. Now working on replenishing my iron stores. I still have a bleeding condition that may hamper my progress but so far so good.
@@beewest5704 Hi you did increase ur iron level with tablets only or iron blood infusions?
Make sure you are low in iron, you might be other causes of feeling low. Many people especially middle age and older have accumulated too much iron and ferritin and that is very bad as well.
Always a good idea to get bloodwork done
Dr.A.J-I had an iron infusion 3 weeks ago, not feeling any better. Just started taking the Iron Repair Heme Plus last week. You said your wife was taking the Iron Repair. How long did it take for her to either feel better or get her ferritin/iron levels up?
She starting noticing improvement within a few weeks. It took several months to see a more dramatic change. I hope you're starting to notice some improvement!
One infusion is often not enough. I have three per time. If you’re extremely low you might need a transfusion.
So maybe you can help me my folate super high my B12 super super high and hemoglobin normal but ferritin extremely low what to do..? OR opinions
Thanks a lot
I have my first cup of coffee approximately an hour after waking up, I also fast in the morning. It says iron bisglycinate on the label. Would that be ok?
It's hard to take iron supplements on an empty stomach especially in the morning as I don't eat much then and this upsets the stomach real bad and get stomach ache. Have to take it with lunch when I eat a little heavy to stop the pain. Don't know if that would help raise my iron levels. 😮
It can be hard on the stomach. You'll still be getting some iron most likely but it depends on if you are also eating foods that block iron absorption. This isn't a problem when you take heme based iron. It doesn't upset the stomach and doesn't have issues with absorption being blocked by other foods. Organ meat supplements (like liver) are what I recommend.
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy thank you but being a vegetarian I have no choice but to have non heme iron even though it has uncomfortable side effects. I try and have a substational lunch so as to have less pain. Lunch is normally rice, beans, lentils and salad varied each day.
thanks doc great info. Can iron supplements be taken with levothyroxine first think in the morning?
That one is a little tricky, you’ll want to take those about 4 hours apart. When taken together iron can reduce the effectiveness of levothyroxine.
Hi
Can you please list the ingredients in this particular heme iron supplement?
Thanks
Iron! Are you crazy? There should be nothing else.
Thanks I have very low iron
non-heme iron with citrus fruits?
I prefer heme iron but yes the acidity and vitamin c content of citrus fruits will help increase non-heme iron absorption.
Thank you…..I donate blood regularly and am having trouble with iron levels
Strangely all the foods you listed make me feel like crap! Especially coffee and milk. I have high ferrittin though 🤔
Stick with foods that your body can digest! Coffee is crap IMO. Milk is best raw but is optional. If your ferritin is too high look into an IP-6 supplement. High ferritin can be linked with high cholesterol. IP-6 brings them both down.
Is it possible to have slight high RBC but low Iron and ferritin ? and also little low Hemoglobin.....???
I have started eating beef liver to increase my iron. My daughter can’t stand liver so I am going to freeze dry it and put into gel caps for her.
Be careful with it, it has very high levels of vitamin a that can be dangerous, better stick with beef
Doctor my iron is 75, TIBC 414, UIBC 339 but Ferritin is 23. Is is safe to take Iron supplements since my iron is good but Ferritin? Please advise. Thank you 🙏🏼
If your at a 23 ferritin your running low.You need to be at least 80 or 100..I think you should take iron it will help to get the iron up and have more energy.
tks
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Thank you so much for the great information
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 😊
Kiwis for Vitamin C too; I like best for C😋
Yes, kiwis are awesome for Vit C and lots of other nutrients!