How Iron Affects Your Hair, Skin and Nails

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    If you have issues with your hair, skin, and nails-you may need more iron. Find out more.
    0:00 Introduction: Iron for your hair, skin, and nails
    0:45 Iron deficiency
    1:25 How iron affects your hair, skin, and nails
    3:00 What causes an iron deficiency?
    7:48 How to improve your hair, skin, and nails
    8:58 Thanks for watching!
    Let’s talk about how iron affects your hair, skin, and nails.
    Our bodies have no internal mechanism to regulate the elimination of iron. It’s essential that your iron levels are balanced because both an iron deficiency and excess iron can be devastating.
    An iron deficiency is a very common problem. People diagnosed with a deficiency of iron are told to take elemental iron-which is not the best form of iron for absorption.
    Taking elemental iron can cause symptoms of an iron deficiency to last, and it won’t take care of the root problem.
    It’s best to get your iron from your diet instead of a supplement. If you have to take a supplement, make sure it contains dehydrated beef liver or spleen extract.
    An iron deficiency can affect your skin and lead to sallow skin, which can cause:
    • Paleness
    • Yellowing
    • Dullness
    • An uneven skin tone
    • Blemishes
    An iron deficiency can affect your nails, causing:
    • Brittleness
    • Spooning
    An iron deficiency can affect your hair, causing:
    • A loss of texture
    • Brittleness
    • Toughness
    • Pattern hair loss
    • Thinning
    Top causes of an iron deficiency:
    • Not consuming enough iron
    • A lack of hydrochloric acid
    • Gut inflammation
    • Consuming foods high in phytic acid
    • Consuming too much bran
    • Consuming too much copper
    • Lead present in your body
    • Blood loss
    • Gastric bypass surgery
    • Alcohol consumption
    How to boost iron:
    1. Consume red meat
    2. Take betaine hydrochloride (5 to 7 before a meal)
    3. Stop eating foods that block iron
    4. Stop eating foods that create inflammation
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  • @fidelcatsro6948
    @fidelcatsro6948 2 года назад +1223

    An iron deficiency can affect your skin and lead to sallow skin, which can cause:
    • Paleness
    • Yellowing
    • Dullness
    • An uneven skin tone
    • Blemishes
    An iron deficiency can affect your nails, causing:
    • Brittleness
    • Spooning
    An iron deficiency can affect your hair, causing:
    • A loss of texture
    • Brittleness
    • Toughness
    • Pattern hair loss
    • Thinning
    Top causes of an iron deficiency:
    • Not consuming enough iron
    • A lack of hydrochloric acid
    • Gut inflammation
    • Consuming foods high in phytic acid
    • Consuming too much bran
    • Consuming too much copper
    • Lead present in your body
    • Blood loss
    • Gastric bypass surgery
    • Alcohol consumption
    How to boost iron:
    1. Consume red meat
    2. Take betaine hydrochloride (5 to 7 before a meal)
    3. Stop eating foods that block iron
    4. Stop eating foods that create inflammation
    Thank you Dr Berg!!

    • @Agapy8888
      @Agapy8888 2 года назад +19

      Thanks.

    • @SidneyXda
      @SidneyXda 2 года назад +24

      Thank you, I’m very impatient with videos lol

    • @iqrarehman1358
      @iqrarehman1358 2 года назад +18

      Thanksfor summarizing

    • @adamosman7284
      @adamosman7284 2 года назад +1

      War neefyahow,maxaad ugu hiilasay neefkii oo aad iiga soo hor jeesateen

    • @brentransome579
      @brentransome579 2 года назад +21

      Where were you when I was in school .. I could of passed every test

  • @quraishsupershares9098
    @quraishsupershares9098 2 года назад +275

    SUCCESS STORY
    Hi Dr Berg! My name is Ruto from Kenya , my 4 year old boy was developing Vitiligo on his left eyelid . I don't know what really triggered it but prior to it's commencement he had developed a common cold and cough, when I took him to the hospital, the doctor said he had a chest infection , he was given amoxyclavlin antibiotics that had less than two weeks to expire... After that is when I noticed the Vitiligo growing, I had some sleepless night trying to study about it's causes and treatment, the medical world says there is no known cure .. I prayed to God to heal him then I came across your channel where I found you say it's an autoimmune disease. I followed your instructions and around 8 months later he was completely healed. Thank you and God bless you for the awesome job. You are the best

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +29

      That's amazing! Dr. Berg would love to hear about this wonderful story! Please use this link to upload it:
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    • @rwilson7197
      @rwilson7197 2 года назад +27

      How wonderful. So glad you found the cure for your little one. May God continue to bless you! ❤🌺🙏💕💟

    • @jones2277
      @jones2277 2 года назад +4

      if it's in your family, it's likely to come back.

    • @signetulupan
      @signetulupan 2 года назад +11

      This doctor is a REAL doctor! ❤️💜

    • @quraishsupershares9098
      @quraishsupershares9098 2 года назад

      @@jones2277 it's not genetic , it is An autoimmune condition mainly triggered by a leaking gut.

  • @rooh8000
    @rooh8000 2 года назад +416

    It is interesting that there was no mention of how vitamin C is important for the optimal absorption iron. There are multiple studies that confirms this. Thank you

    • @lillian9221
      @lillian9221 2 года назад +31

      Sauerkraut for Vit C

    • @rrnn6472
      @rrnn6472 2 года назад +7

      Yes, it's very vital!

    • @torgrimhanssen5100
      @torgrimhanssen5100 2 года назад +29

      Not surprising, I was once given Vit-D supplement without the advise to make sure I take it with a sufficient amount of fat. (synthetic Vit-D tablets in general and Vit-C often comes as a sugar tablet).
      The children in Norway are quite lucky as liver paste is one of the primary bread toppings in kindergartens with macrell in tomato souse as a good second.
      So they usually get a sufficient intake of both iron and Vit-D.
      And whole fruits are always available.

    • @kymberlybade1480
      @kymberlybade1480 2 года назад +4

      Thats interesting???

    • @jones2277
      @jones2277 2 года назад +9

      i noticed that too. my supplement includes vitamin C for that reason.

  • @ginadouskas3438
    @ginadouskas3438 2 года назад +61

    Sugar also blocks the absorption of iron as sugar acts as a Trojan to vitamin c. Vitamin c is needed to absorb iron and sugar literally takes vitamin c from in our body. My ferritin was 15. I cut out sugar and started increasing my vitamin c 5 weeks later my bloods were taken and my ferritin was 31! Just in 5weeks! I was blown away!!

    • @mikayylaa22
      @mikayylaa22 2 года назад

      How did you increase your vit C? Was it through supplements?

    • @ginadouskas3438
      @ginadouskas3438 2 года назад +1

      @@mikayylaa22 yes I started taking a powder form of vitamin c

    • @mikayylaa22
      @mikayylaa22 2 года назад

      @@ginadouskas3438
      Thanks so much

    • @ineedhoez
      @ineedhoez Год назад

      Did you take iron too?

    • @ginadouskas3438
      @ginadouskas3438 Год назад

      @@ineedhoez yes I always take my iron tablet but my levels were still low. When I stopped sugar and increased my vitamin c . That’s when my results changed even though I was taking the same amount of iron

  • @yvonne3903
    @yvonne3903 2 года назад +8

    When I was about 8 years old my doctor diagnosed me with low iron, he prescribed lambs liver 3 times a week cooked in butter for 2 minutes each side

  • @nancyclark864
    @nancyclark864 2 года назад +116

    It’s great to see this wholesome, intelligent man sharing all of his knowledge and helping the people. You are a Godsend. A true gift from above.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +8

      Happy to know that you found the information useful. Thanks for watching!

    • @tamicoburton1504
      @tamicoburton1504 Месяц назад

      AMEN AMEN AND AMEN 🙏🏽

  • @Oceanstalker
    @Oceanstalker 2 года назад +4

    I thought this was going to be a warning of excess, now I see that I may need it. The iron-y of it all.

  • @SpiritOfAbsinthe
    @SpiritOfAbsinthe 3 месяца назад +5

    COFFEE blocks 70-90% of IRON! I had no idea, I used to drink coffee with my breakfasts and lunch and it prevented me to get enough iron. You should only drink it 2 hours after an iron rich meal or iron supplement.

  • @teebeon1277
    @teebeon1277 2 года назад +8

    Sarsaparilla, Burdock Root, Yellow Dock, Guaco all herbs for iron

  • @zen747
    @zen747 2 года назад +7

    Black raisins soaked overnight in lemon 🍋 juice taken on empty stomach first thing in morning helps

  • @neicea.4588
    @neicea.4588 Год назад +15

    Dr. Berg, I stopped eating red meat 37 years ago until I saw this video. Now I understand why my hair is thinning. Thank you again for another health healing video. I feel healthier since I started eating my choice of red meat; grass fed beef!

  • @tilltheend7902
    @tilltheend7902 2 года назад +43

    One more thing to think about. Coffee consumption slows down the iron absorption in the body. To much coffee and the body will almost stop the absorption all together.
    Another good way to increase iron intake. Is hemp hearts, and chia seeds. 3 table spoons of each containe 45 % of your iron intake for the day. Throw some on your salad or in your smoothie. That will help increase iron intake. Thanks Dr Berg for another great video.

    • @smileylady485
      @smileylady485 2 года назад +1

      thanks for this as i cant eat red meat

    • @jenajones1977
      @jenajones1977 2 года назад +2

      Thanks for this- as a vegan and suffering from low iron I was just starting to do some research.

    • @brownprincess7189
      @brownprincess7189 2 года назад +4

      How much is too much coffee?

    • @tilltheend7902
      @tilltheend7902 2 года назад

      @@brownprincess7189 Dr Berg has a video about this. Highly recommend watching. He has the right answers. Here is the link to the video.
      ruclips.net/video/qvKxHQ1RvZQ/видео.html

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +1

      You are most welcome.

  • @annyg1757
    @annyg1757 2 года назад +6

    I would really like to see information about iron overload. Have you posted one on that? You are so helpful.😊

  • @jasimhussein8757
    @jasimhussein8757 2 года назад +60

    My sweetest and warmest greetings to the brilliant doctor, Mr. Berg for the persistent services that he providing to the humanitarian community.
    Your fan from Iraq

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +5

      Very glad to be of help, thanks for watching!

  • @audrawagner7276
    @audrawagner7276 2 года назад +12

    You are the most informative physician I have ever listened to. Thank you!!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +2

      Most welcome! Be well!

  • @AlainPICOCHE
    @AlainPICOCHE 2 года назад +212

    I had a lack of iron (shortness of breath, palpitation) because I took too much supplement containing zinc. Everything went back to normal after I stopped taking zinc. Do not take a dietary supplement without being sure you really need it! A blood test can give you useful indications.

    • @lullabygoodbye25
      @lullabygoodbye25 Год назад +13

      How does zinc affect iron? I’m deficient in iron and take zinc everyday. :(

    • @Sebi1998
      @Sebi1998 Год назад +16

      @@lullabygoodbye25 just take zink at the first meal and iron at the last at least 4-6 hours difference bcs zink fights iron in the gut they cancel each other out in some percentage

    • @lastharvest4044
      @lastharvest4044 Год назад +9

      It totally throws off copper balance as well.

    • @pulsefiend
      @pulsefiend Год назад +12

      yea high doses of zinc will deplete copper stores which have the same symptoms as iron deficiency

    • @sassi7966
      @sassi7966 Год назад +1

      This is the thing!
      Too much advice everywhere has got people self diagnosing and popping pills.
      But if you're wrong and it's something else, you're gonna have too much of the supplement!
      I self diagnosed as having long covid. Then I'm seeing gp for suspected ovarian cancer!!
      Wrote it all off as long covid.
      So stupid.

  • @tjtampa214
    @tjtampa214 2 года назад +4

    Such a serious subject / situation. Thanks Doc & have a beautiful day! 🌼 🌿

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      Glad you like the video.

  • @janchung6996
    @janchung6996 Год назад +15

    Thank you Dr. Berg! In my recent physical, my doctor said that my iron level and cholesterol is high. The symptoms that you list here in the video seems to apply to me as well, i.e. hair loss, dull skin and brittle nails. Would high iron also cause the same symptoms?

  • @jimvellios1426
    @jimvellios1426 2 года назад

    another great tut.
    thx again

  • @florencehendrick4781
    @florencehendrick4781 Год назад

    Very interesting, lots of info that I had no knowledge of. Thank you

  • @john7652
    @john7652 2 года назад +7

    It's nice to have an explanation by a doc who is so easy on the eyes 😍

  • @cacinaz8802
    @cacinaz8802 2 года назад +17

    Dr. Berg, thank you. We are devoted fans. Unfortunately I always show an overabundance of iron. I am told it is common among people of Celtic origins (Ireland, England, Scotland, etc.). If it is severe, it is called hemochromatosis. I don't have that but too much iron has affected my joints - stiff and swollen - although I do not have rheumatoid arthritis. BTW my doctor recommends regular blood donations to reduce the level of iron in the bloodstream. Would you please do a video on this?

  • @andreaandrea6716
    @andreaandrea6716 2 года назад +1

    I am so grateful for all the information you bring us, and so beautifully and clearly presented. Thank you so much!!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +1

      You're welcome. Thank you for your comment!

  • @shawnmarron6911
    @shawnmarron6911 2 года назад +1

    Great info Dr. Berg! whats your opinion on using cast iron pans for iron?

  • @dastaan.
    @dastaan. 2 года назад +3

    Thank you Dr. 😊

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      Most welcome!

  • @monsieurqueeley2197
    @monsieurqueeley2197 2 года назад +4

    Thank you Dr. Berg. The video is very informative as usual.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      Happy to know that you found the information useful. Thanks for watching!

  • @SweetAndSavouryRecipes7861
    @SweetAndSavouryRecipes7861 2 года назад

    Perfect topic! 🙏💕thank you so much Dr berg.😀

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      It's my pleasure! Happy to know you found the post useful.

  • @Fairy_Gothmother
    @Fairy_Gothmother 2 года назад +1

    I have Von Willebrand’s disease & am anemic. This is very helpful stuff! ☺️

  • @brandielupo7103
    @brandielupo7103 2 года назад +8

    Dr Berg! Thank you so much for all that you do. I have benefited so much from a lot of your videos and information. I appreciate you and sharing all of your research 😊

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +2

      Very glad to be of help, thanks for watching!

  • @silviaoino2648
    @silviaoino2648 2 года назад +5

    Hey Dr. Berg!! Yet another very informative video. Thank you.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      You're welcome! Glad you found it useful!

  • @maritesfontanosa1114
    @maritesfontanosa1114 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much Dr.Berg .

  • @queenie4837
    @queenie4837 2 года назад +2

    WOW, thank you so much for this video. I have suffered with my bowels, intestines and stomach for years. I have taken esomeprazole and omeprazole for over twenty years. I stopped eating red meat around the same time because I found it hard to digest, always felt as though it was sitting in my chest.. Now in my 50's my hair has fallen out and very unlikely to grow back. What you said has resonated with me. I regularly take black seed oil in the hope of balancing things out. Not perfect but much improved health.

  • @omarnarula4388
    @omarnarula4388 2 года назад +11

    I have iron deficiency but I do have a Cancer. I just started prolonged fasting for cancer. Can I have iron supplements in my case? Thank you dr. Berg for a noble work you are doing for humanity!

  • @octaviaria8081
    @octaviaria8081 2 года назад +9

    Your video came just in time..noticed hair loss, vertical nail breakage and stomach heavyness. Thanks for clarifying. Lots of ARC to you !

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +2

      Glad to help.

    • @ec1481
      @ec1481 Год назад

      Can I ask what is ARC? Is this affinity reality connection?

  • @sofianour3771
    @sofianour3771 2 года назад

    Thank you so much I have All that problems and I didn't know my Iron is to low specifically the hair

  • @frozengamer3030
    @frozengamer3030 Год назад

    What iron tablets do you recommend?

  • @tabindawaheed2643
    @tabindawaheed2643 2 года назад +4

    Thankyou Doctor.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +1

      Very glad to be of help, thanks for watching!

    • @tabindawaheed2643
      @tabindawaheed2643 2 года назад

      @@Drberg My mother once recommended me to use nettle for Rheumatoid arthritis, but I was just_"you wanna kill me", but now I watched your video about the use of nettle and I am gonna try it.

  • @Reknilador
    @Reknilador 2 года назад +4

    I have the opposite problem, I have too much Iron when my bloodwork was done, I started donating blood so hopefully this evens it out in time.

  • @hanihani8612
    @hanihani8612 2 года назад

    So helpful. Thank you.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      Most welcome.

  • @marcosmartins5599
    @marcosmartins5599 2 года назад +2

    Doctor Hi! , I'm Brasilian follower of your channel, this video was perfect... Could you make another video about ferritin highest the normal? 'Cause I suffer a lot with this... thanks in advance !

  • @MaevaBM
    @MaevaBM 2 года назад +4

    Would you say that a copper IUD as a contraceptive can have a considerable impact on iron?

  • @katamyk4638
    @katamyk4638 2 года назад +5

    Beautiful doctor amazing information 🙂

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +2

      Happy to know that you found the information useful.

  • @sarahshahid9295
    @sarahshahid9295 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks a million for the video.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  9 месяцев назад

      Most welcome!

  • @ag135i
    @ag135i 2 года назад +2

    Hi dr.Berg is roasted/baked food better than fried or boiled food regarding nutrients?.

  • @rocega2005
    @rocega2005 Год назад +8

    Another great video Dr. Berg.
    You are a recent discovery for me, and I do enjoy and find useful the information you share with us all.
    Can you refer us viewers to any of your videos with information concerning the opposite of anemia, more specifically to any information you might have on hemochromatosis.
    Thanks again for your great disposition to share with us your knowledge and help better our health.

  • @Marcel-dx5hl
    @Marcel-dx5hl 2 года назад +3

    I am recently being diagnosed with anemia. Asking myself why, I decided to look at the nutriment content of my meals, especially on iron. I am eating more fishes than meat; however, most fishes have very little amount of iron. Indeed, my iron intake was on average about 6 mg/day during the last year; for a man, it should be 8 mg/day. I decide to add oysters in my meals, they contain lots of iron. With oysters, I should be able to increase my iron intake up to about 8 to 10 mg. I hope to resolve my anemia in about a month.
    Otherwise, I take a meal a day on an almost ketovore diet.

  • @nayomisherinperera5992
    @nayomisherinperera5992 2 года назад

    What would be a good iron supplement folks. Tks

  • @melbourne51
    @melbourne51 2 года назад

    this helped heaps, thanks.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      You are most welcome.

  • @TheFarmacySeedsNetwork
    @TheFarmacySeedsNetwork 2 года назад +4

    Another excellent video! Thanks! In plants, iron is a precursor for the photosynthetic process.. and many plants today have iron deficiency among other "trace" minerals.

    • @ilexevergreen5405
      @ilexevergreen5405 3 дня назад

      😯
      Causes are known?
      Depleted soil?
      Rapid climate change?
      ?

  • @CeciliaCarleen_Stories
    @CeciliaCarleen_Stories 2 года назад +25

    Good day Dr Berg
    May your life be filled with endless love and happiness.
    Thank you for all informations and all your great products.
    Cheers
    ✌️💛

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      Thank you!

  • @Sozo_inc
    @Sozo_inc 2 года назад

    Dr. BERG - YOU ARE THE GURU. NOT JUST A GURU - THE GURU! - I so appreciate you!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      Glad to be an inspiration.

  • @mekman4
    @mekman4 2 года назад +1

    Got the dandelion greens!
    Great Stuff! Thank you as always!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +1

      Excellent! You're very welcome!

  • @mannyc19
    @mannyc19 2 года назад +6

    That goatee looks good on Dr Berg ! I have had one for the last year,which my lovely wife trims for me.

  • @MeezCheese
    @MeezCheese 2 года назад +9

    I can’t tell you tell you how thankful I am for this. I’m severely anemic and struggling badly to function day to day. Even with iron infusions I’m not getting better.

    • @ahmedfaruqi1254
      @ahmedfaruqi1254 2 года назад +1

      Are you taking sublingual Methylcobalamin B12 tablets?
      Vitamin C?

    • @earth_and_spice
      @earth_and_spice 2 года назад +1

      See info on iron absorption and copper - need copper to absorb/use the iron or it just gets stored and shows as anemia. Look up Morley Robbins.

    • @cyndieK1
      @cyndieK1 Год назад

      Same here. How are you doing now?

  • @cristinacruz6493
    @cristinacruz6493 8 месяцев назад

    What type of iron is used for iron infusions? i have absolute anemia due to heavy menstrual cycles, I have needed iron infusions many times. If the body cannot efficiently rid itself of the iron, where is the iron stored in the body if you do not bleed it out? Please do a video on this. I wonder if this anemia is the cause of my very high autoimmune titres of which doctors don’t know cause. I love your channel.

  • @Lailahiipek
    @Lailahiipek Месяц назад

    Hey Doc, your videos have been a game-changer for me!
    What's the deal with ferritin levels, right? My iron and blood checks out fine, but I'm still dealing with hair loss and looking paler than usual. My functional medicine doc suggested ferritin injections, but my regular doc thinks they're a big no-no due to toxicity concerns.
    I'm doing all the supplement stuff and eating right, but the hair keeps falling out, and ferritin seems to be the missing link.
    What's your take on this? Could be a great topic for your next vid! Thanks for all you do!

  • @apocalypse9347
    @apocalypse9347 2 года назад +63

    Awesome video!
    Gut issues have caused me severe nutritional deficiencies. Low Hcl, leaky gut, inflammation, Candida, chronic stress, adrenal dysfunction, etc. For 10 years, I was slowly dying and had such severe cognitive issues/brain fog among an endless list of debilitating symptoms that I couldn’t think.
    I didn’t put this together until I started IF and keto. I also doubled HCL to six and ACV before meals. I added the electrolyte powder a few weeks ago.
    Ironically, I just started iron supplements last week. Oh, and started kefir last night. I got the plain lifeway until I get the grains 👍
    Infinite gratitude for sharing your knowledge!
    Peace love and blessings 🙏

    • @MrsMarks
      @MrsMarks 2 года назад +11

      Gluten can contribute, also, to gut issues.
      Great work getting yourself healthy!

    • @apocalypse9347
      @apocalypse9347 2 года назад +12

      @@MrsMarks Agreed. I removed grains, nuts, corn, dairy, etc years ago. I believe, however, that gluten is not the real problem. We’ve eaten gluten for thousands of years.
      It’s the glyphosate☠️ Dr Zack Bush and Dr Stephanie Seneff have excellent research on glyphosates effects on the intestinal system.

    • @SeriouSXXFireworks
      @SeriouSXXFireworks 2 года назад +3

      @@apocalypse9347 which HCL product do u use, do you take before meals? I notice it's best if I take right after

    • @ritalafleur4417
      @ritalafleur4417 2 года назад

      @@apocalypse9347 that makes sense, we live in a country that has really invaded our food supply and for certain reasons including the modern $, the sign itself is in a medical insignia of the serpent.

    • @gaga1298
      @gaga1298 2 года назад

      @@apocalypse9347 calcium from what food do u get, because dairy is the best for calcium absortion?

  • @moonlightshadows9994
    @moonlightshadows9994 2 года назад +16

    I'm the opposite, I have hemochromatosis where my body finds it hard to get rid of iron, so my menstrual periods are essential to off set the accumulation of iron in my body. Interestingly all my life I've had brittle nails, but since getting pregnant last year and currently breastfeeding, therefore I haven't had my period in over a year, my nails for the first time in my life have been extremely strong. 🙃

    • @riseandshine11
      @riseandshine11 2 года назад +2

      I guess because baby also uses a part of the blood.
      Keep checking your level. If you still have that issue, I suggest you to look into juicing with cabbage to get read of the excess. Do your Research. I pray this helps.

    • @davidbillyard6629
      @davidbillyard6629 2 года назад

      cabbage 😬

    • @mariechantalg
      @mariechantalg Год назад

      Me too i have hemochromatosis

    • @jennyfreemantle1925
      @jennyfreemantle1925 Год назад

      I am disappointed that Dr Berg didn't mention the importance of having your iron levels tested before taking measures to increase iron. Haemochromatosis is considered to be the most common inherited disorder and the symptoms of iron overload are similar to those of iron deficiency. Iron overload is fatal if not diagnosed in time therefore taking iron if you have this inherited disorder can have drastic consequences.

  • @cindyclairemistretta-dwyer3313
    @cindyclairemistretta-dwyer3313 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for your videos. I really appreciate them. I share them to help others. I hope more people listen and learn

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      Very glad to be of help, thanks for sharing!

  • @Sitprettyslay
    @Sitprettyslay 2 года назад +1

    I’m so glad you did a vid on iron!!!

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +1

      Happy to know that you found the information useful.

    • @Sitprettyslay
      @Sitprettyslay 2 года назад

      @@Drberg Thx you Dr. Berg. Been supplementing but still feeling bad maybe this will help.

  • @paulpaintshop103
    @paulpaintshop103 2 года назад +2

    I suffer from Hemachomatosi so I have too much iron, the balance must be difficult to sort out as I'd never heard of it before being diagnosed.

  • @tumelo8816
    @tumelo8816 2 года назад +8

    Appreciate your videos but it would be nice for you to include people with darker skin tones when displaying examples of symptoms

    • @mykidvids3578
      @mykidvids3578 Месяц назад +1

      Does everything have to be about race? Give it a rest man, enough with this obsession.

  • @charliecroker6445
    @charliecroker6445 2 года назад +2

    Thank you Dr Berg , im veggie but i consume Spirulina and Chlorella on a regular basis will this be ok.

  • @mamanjc
    @mamanjc 2 года назад

    Please please please do a comprehensive video on vertigo causes and vertigo attacks. As in onset of vertigo causing severe vomiting and diarrhoea. Thanks 😁

  • @Sam-jv1mn
    @Sam-jv1mn 2 года назад +2

    Hi Dr. Eric! I've suddenly got a big visuiblel vein near my eye(), now I am 26 years old. I know they can show better because of genetics, fat loss, aging, blood pressure, workout(?). I know there is several treatments for this, but I was just curious if you might think it can be diet causes or any vitamin defiency? I have started to do more of workout/weightlifing also, and I can see the vein obviously more visible then. Might the weightlifting helping it to become more prominent for permanent?

  • @karrskarr
    @karrskarr 2 года назад +54

    Very interesting! This begs a questioning of the correlation between oxidants, and iron, as seen externally like rust itself. I was considered slightly anemic in the early days, which was offsetted by brewyers yeast, and Slow Fe. Thank you Dr. Berg! LIKE

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +4

      You are most welcome.

  • @saeed6811
    @saeed6811 2 года назад +2

    There is also a condition whereby you have lots of irons but the blood is unable to transport it to intended places. Last time the doctor was still trying to understand why that was happening.

  • @hussain5082
    @hussain5082 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for all the info 👏👏👏
    This is how I know what I need or don't need👌👌

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  9 месяцев назад

      Glad you found it so helpful!

  • @thalyhmn3677
    @thalyhmn3677 2 года назад +16

    I really love these videos. However, it would be could the quote the signs observed on colored people. Especially face symptoms. Example: our face don't get pale or red but we may get dry skins or bumps, etc.

    • @1kbs11
      @1kbs11 2 года назад +9

      I'm white and while serving in the military every soldier had a "battle buddy." We all looked out for one another. One of the things we watched for is heat related medical issues or cold. True, the signs seen on the skin of whites were very easy to spot. Unless we were wearing camouflage face make up. Which black soldiers really didn't need. It is true the signs on the skin of blacks were very difficult to spot, but they still appeared. What we watched for; as far as color change, when it came to heat related injuries on black soldiers were the whites of their eyes. This was actually easier to spot on a black soldier than a white. I believe the example shown in many medical related materials is of white skin due to the ease of training. People need to be exposed to more training material (examples) to see it on black skin as well. It is much more difficult to spot a condition on black skin than white, but not impossible, Skin of a black person; in my unprofessional opinion, tends to be healthier looking and stays that way in their later years, versus a white person of the same age - if cared for. That said; In a way, discoloration can be easier to spot on blacks if you know what to look for. A darker patch on a black person can be like a red patch on a white person. Research material is out there. One example of an article: "Dermatology Has a Problem With Skin Color."

    • @yoya4766
      @yoya4766 Год назад

      @@1kbs11 It's not harder to spot, its just lack of awareness/training on what to spot. Which is different, as you say, for white and black skin. Not to mention brown skin.

  • @shoaibmuhammadi7768
    @shoaibmuhammadi7768 2 года назад +12

    I have been taking iron pills for a week i was not anemic my hb was 13.5g but my body's iron storage depleted and i felt lethargic,lack of energy,tired and my hairs lost color and smoothness but after taking iron supplements within a week my symptoms has improved.

    • @shoaibmuhammadi7768
      @shoaibmuhammadi7768 2 года назад

      @@Kim67749 Abbott.
      But actually i was using iron pills at starting but it was causing diarrhea and and abdominal cramps (it is most common side effect of iron) then i stopped taking pills and switched to syrup.

    • @verystylishordinarypeople
      @verystylishordinarypeople 2 года назад

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    • @shoaibmuhammadi7768
      @shoaibmuhammadi7768 2 года назад +1

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    • @verystylishordinarypeople
      @verystylishordinarypeople 2 года назад

      @@shoaibmuhammadi7768 Thank you sir.

  • @pattyrooney1323
    @pattyrooney1323 2 года назад

    Thank you Dr.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +1

      Anytime.

  • @faykouri1162
    @faykouri1162 2 года назад

    Thank you Doc.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      You are most welcome.

  • @pulsefiend
    @pulsefiend Год назад +11

    Lactoferrin is found in breastmilk and is very beneficial for iron overdose and correcting iron deficiency if you have difficulty with elemental supps. It controls the proper distribution of iron by with holding it from pathogens and directing to where your body needs it. Good stuff

  • @matthewanderson2538
    @matthewanderson2538 2 года назад +8

    I have hemochromatosis, when my iron levels were high I had severe joint pain, itchiness, and a rash.

    • @positivevibesonly4426
      @positivevibesonly4426 2 года назад

      My daughter has the same issue. How do you fix it?

    • @trueone2657
      @trueone2657 2 года назад +3

      I have hemochromatosis also. When my ferrittin levels get too high I start venesections (phlebotomy) removing a pint of blood every 2 weeks. Fortunately, my ferrittin levels have not been too high over the last 12 months, I don't particularly like the larger needles used for removing the blood.

    • @matthewanderson2538
      @matthewanderson2538 2 года назад +1

      @@trueone2657 yea those big needles are definitely no fun 😕

    • @matthewanderson2538
      @matthewanderson2538 2 года назад +1

      @@trueone2657 the herb turmeric is suppose to chelate iron put of the body, so it's worth trying to take a higher dose of that and see if it keeps you ferritin down.

    • @brookequinne
      @brookequinne 2 года назад +1

      Me too!

  • @cynthiathomas3228
    @cynthiathomas3228 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing I have Crohn’s I’ve been living with it for more than 17 years thank you for shareing

  • @evathomas4084
    @evathomas4084 2 года назад

    Thank for the information

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      You are most welcome.

  • @narinderdhanju1482
    @narinderdhanju1482 2 года назад +5

    Thank u so much for this video Dr, I think I am lacking in iron because I got all these signs that you have explained in your video. God bless you and your family.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +1

      Glad to be an inspiration and I'm happy you found the information useful.

  • @davidfazenbaker3640
    @davidfazenbaker3640 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for another great video!
    Near the beginning of this video you mentioned that it is possible to get too much iron.
    But then you focused on iron deficiency.
    May we have a video about having too much iron?
    How to recognize that you have too much iron, what to do about it, and so on.
    Thanks again!

    • @TZ2OurLittleDogToo
      @TZ2OurLittleDogToo 2 года назад +1

      many of northern european ancestry (Brits, Scots, Irish,) have high iron - genetic testing will show if you have the markers. Get a fasting iron panel and get your ferritin levels checked. You do NOT want to add iron to your diet if you are genetically predisposed to iron overload. Look up Hemochromatosis.

  • @DWsSouthernCookingBBQ
    @DWsSouthernCookingBBQ 2 года назад

    I use well seasoned cast iron to cook with most of the time, how much does that affect iron intake? That's for sharing your video's I do appreciate it.

  • @adry0725
    @adry0725 2 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @stephbell5102
    @stephbell5102 2 года назад +3

    Good morning Dr.Berg and all. How about liquid iron? Thank you. 🙌🏾

    • @1kbs11
      @1kbs11 2 года назад

      Hello (JF)

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      Glad to be an inspiration and I'm happy you found the information useful.

    • @Memyselfandmoi
      @Memyselfandmoi 11 месяцев назад

      @@DrbergWould liquid iron work??

  • @MW713
    @MW713 2 года назад +3

    My daughter takes prenatal Vitamins and she has beautiful hair, skin and nails. I did this until I turned 50. it works

    • @dissendiums
      @dissendiums 2 года назад +1

      Can you take them past 58?

    • @MW713
      @MW713 2 года назад +1

      @@dissendiums I took them in my early 50s. Its just vitamins. Yes.

    • @dissendiums
      @dissendiums 2 года назад +1

      Michelle W ok- ty

  • @H_G_82
    @H_G_82 Год назад +1

    I love you for what you are doing for us. Thanks a lot, Mr Berg :)

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Год назад +1

      No problem. Glad to help.

  • @bulbuulo320
    @bulbuulo320 2 года назад

    Hi good morning Dr Thanks to know all of that

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +1

      Very glad to be of help, thanks for watching!

  • @kmg501
    @kmg501 2 года назад +63

    Seems to me that people need to start with regular testing for deficiencies. The question then becomes, do we have commonly available and reliable test methods for home use?

    • @wagnerlopes5360
      @wagnerlopes5360 2 года назад +15

      Seems to me that people need to stop testing things and start to eat real food like meet, organs, eggs, fishes, fruits and leafy greens.

    • @kmg501
      @kmg501 2 года назад +15

      @@wagnerlopes5360 I agree with the latter but we still need to know what we are deficient of.

    • @marsattacks3455
      @marsattacks3455 2 года назад +4

      @@kmg501 yes doing regular bloodwork and seeing naturopaths. Everyone should be.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +8

      Hope this video may help:
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    • @merncat3384
      @merncat3384 2 года назад +9

      @@wagnerlopes5360 I ate healthy for years and still got chronically sick and could not keep weight on.. I was extremely underweight.. went to a doctor for blood work and found out I was deficient in most vitamins and dangerously low in some..
      Turns out I had diverticulitis so my body was not absorbing nutrients.

  • @andys8483
    @andys8483 2 года назад +6

    Interesting 🤔
    Seeing as I have both the nail problem & hair thinning/loss & the fact that I favour chicken over red meat 🍖 most of the time, I assume iron deficiency is a contributing factor in my case.

  • @mannyam8416
    @mannyam8416 2 года назад

    Thank you for all the information. Any info about under skin cysts and how to care for it? Thank you.

  • @NirofRan
    @NirofRan 2 года назад +12

    I will say this until it reaches as many people as possible because I know somany needs to hear it
    To everyone reading this comment, sometimes it feels like you should give up and quit but, don't stop hustling, keep pushing and trust the process, believe you will actually make it to the top someday. Stopping is never an option.
    Stay blessed, strong and focused
    I don't have so many subscribes but the few i have are so special to my struggle ♥️♥️

  • @Aria-cd6dq
    @Aria-cd6dq 2 года назад +5

    Dr Berg makes medical videos on random topics so interesting. Appreciate the hard work. 🙏🏽

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад +1

      It's my pleasure! Happy to know you found the post useful.

    • @Aria-cd6dq
      @Aria-cd6dq 2 года назад +1

      @@Drberg Dr Berg, you also seems to have some fake Dr Berg on your site. Just take a look at the other Dr Berg here!!

    • @CYndibabI
      @CYndibabI Год назад

      @@Drberg perimenopause and ME being on blood 🩸 thinner pills 💊 caused ME to need a blood transfusion and also that same time needed IV iron that was last august! just recently at the hospital 🏥 I was low on iron again and just told the doctor give ME IV iron! what iron supplement 💊 do you recommend for someone who doesn’t eat meat vegetarian/vegan? thank YOU 🙏🏻

  • @ShantelTravels
    @ShantelTravels 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this info Dr. Berg 🙏🏽

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      It's my pleasure! Happy to know you found the post useful.

  • @vimalasritharmalingam5185
    @vimalasritharmalingam5185 Год назад

    Thank doctor have some problems I think I need to take iron.

  • @truthawaits4u458
    @truthawaits4u458 2 года назад +27

    I have thalessemia which isn't necessarily a iron deficiency,but like you said,I can't get rid of iron. My red cells are deformed and small. Some foods are to be avoided for someone like me. It's a tightrope walk of consuming different foods which will either promote absorbing iron or inhibit iron. It's actually very confusing

    • @marzlene3
      @marzlene3 2 года назад +1

      Look into cabbage for chelating iron out of the body.

    • @truthawaits4u458
      @truthawaits4u458 2 года назад +2

      @@marzlene3 thank you,Marlene. I'll try that.

    • @kenspinozastone7195
      @kenspinozastone7195 2 года назад +1

      I'm thalessemic trait, Mediterranean origin.

    • @truthawaits4u458
      @truthawaits4u458 2 года назад +1

      @@kenspinozastone7195 yup ..my family is of Spanish descent.

    • @kenspinozastone7195
      @kenspinozastone7195 2 года назад

      @@truthawaits4u458 yep, I imagined. I try to consume a lot of greens and red meat with vitamin C, sun dried tomatoes and oranges. My parents are from Cyprus.

  • @trusound170
    @trusound170 2 года назад +6

    GAH! I can get on this soap box for sure! My iron was SO LOW the insides of my eyelids were straight white, my lips were pale, I has shortness of breath, dry hair, hair loss, dry skin, tiredness, brain fog and yellow skin. I won't get into my lady business too deep, but I was having some issues in that area that were a factor. I am up on my iron now thankfully. It does really help to have a vitamin C rich food along with all meals. That will help absorption immensely.

    • @knisayusuf
      @knisayusuf 2 года назад

      yes..Vit C assist in non-heme iron(from veg sources).

    • @trusound170
      @trusound170 2 года назад

      @@knisayusuf It is true for heme as well as non heme sources I am sure.

    • @Ashley--L
      @Ashley--L 2 года назад +1

      I am in a similar situation. And I have been on and off supplements for decades now. They used to say that it was because of too much menstrual bleeding, but for almost 10 years now it's not excessive any more. Could you please share what helped you?

    • @trusound170
      @trusound170 2 года назад +1

      @TruthSeeking Endless It also helps with that, according to my doctor. If there are no viable natural options for you then a supplement would be the only other option.

    • @trusound170
      @trusound170 2 года назад +2

      @@Ashley--L One important thing to do is make sure your not accidentally sabotaging your uptake. There are some dietary measures that help. First, tannins which are in teas and coffee, inhibit the iron uptake. If you have a supplement or meal do not have dairy, tea or coffee up to two hours after the meal, however with tea and coffee you should wait about an hour after the drinks to have iron supplements or meals. Dairy I believe is two hours either way. There are other food items that inhibit the absorption, but those are the most widely consumed. Beans, grains, eggs, and spinach, interfere but this can be minimized by including vitamin C rich food or a supplement. Bell peppers, broccoli, and various fruits are good additions to meals. I suggest doing a search for a vitamin C rich food list and keep it handy.

  • @susanharris8072
    @susanharris8072 2 года назад

    Thank you Doctor Burg

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  2 года назад

      Happy to know that you found the information useful.

  • @tianiemitchell5692
    @tianiemitchell5692 Год назад

    What is the best iron

  • @arjunanand664
    @arjunanand664 2 года назад +16

    Hello Doctor, my mom was diagnosed with Pre-diabetes in the recent lab test.. Her FBS is 112 and PP is 116. A1c is 6.4. Doctor prescribed Metformin 500mg , one dose at every night after dinner... Should she have to take that tab or not.. Already she is taking tab for Cholesterol, pressure, thyroid but I want her to be tab free.. please give me some advice. I am blindly awaiting for your response.. please reply me. Love from India. Keep up your good work ❤️❤️

    • @armprakash5743
      @armprakash5743 2 года назад

      Please ask her to take the tab as doctor prescribed.

    • @Agapy8888
      @Agapy8888 2 года назад +4

      See his video on Cholesterol.

    • @asushomie4387
      @asushomie4387 2 года назад +4

      Same prescription for my mother also .. surely your comment will help me too

    • @averageamericangirl6819
      @averageamericangirl6819 2 года назад +3

      You want this for her but what does she want? Has she changed her lifestyle?

    • @MrsMarks
      @MrsMarks 2 года назад +2

      I'd always ask for a chance to change my diet before starting new meds.
      But always discuss with the doctor.

  • @lindajohnson2149
    @lindajohnson2149 2 года назад

    Dr Berg, is the ideal iron range Drs tell us correct?

  • @ariea6367
    @ariea6367 Год назад

    what a pleasure to listen to dr. Berg! so much good info. and the voice is hipnotic.

    • @Drberg
      @Drberg  Год назад

      Thanks. Hope you are learning a lot here.

  • @aitornavarro6597
    @aitornavarro6597 2 года назад +3

    Can you make a video on graying early? I'm only 32 and have tons of gray hair no way a Silver Fox but more than normal I think for my age, always had more than my friends since my early 20's, is it due to genetics? Health issues? Stress? Bad sleep?

    • @Jennifer-gr7hn
      @Jennifer-gr7hn 3 месяца назад

      not genetic - it's hereditary meaning how your family ate/eats. Seed oils (corn, canola), high carb, acidic, etc

  • @LesterSuggs
    @LesterSuggs 2 года назад +5

    Its a wonder I'm not dead already.