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 just want to tell anyone who experiencing the horrible shortness of breath part... Halls cough drops really take the edge off, and eating raw ginger. Also a tablespoon of black strap molasses or with hot water Sending healing to all ✨🌻
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!
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 :((
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 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
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
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.
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 😟
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..
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.
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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
You totally forgot to mention carbonyl iron which is far superior to most all of the non heme supplements with a bio-availability rating of 88%, and it is much cheaper also. It has been around since the 1920's.
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
Yes, it’s worth discussing that option with your physician. Some find they still need to supplement after to maintain levels but infusion is the fastest way to increase
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?
Thank you for the perfect video. But I am one of hundreds of thousands of people in the USA with the life-threatening mammal meat allergy (Alpha-Gal Syndrome). So poultry is the only meat I can consume..... Can you possibly persuade Three Arrows to formulate an additional Simply Heme product from poultry? (I also have P.A. which requires either B12 injections or sublingual B12 to bypass the GI tract. For some reason it seems that there is sometimes a relationship between low Ferritin and the presence of Intrinsic Factor Antibodies - from what the hematologist told me.)
My Ferritin Level is 16, But my iron levels are normal, bhai i have unbelievable amount of fatigue and weakness im mostly absent minded and my body aches, is this all because of low ferritin? Doctor please reply on this🥺 Im just 20 years old
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 ,
Many things, yes. That’s why so many struggle to see improvements. But Heme iron is absorbed much more effectively and not easily blocked by so many foods. Definitely worth a try
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy I'm definitely going to look into that. Thanks! Probably best to have it with my morning lemon water mixed with apple cider vinegar and sodium ascorbate. It's about 45 minutes until I get some food in me, so hopefully it'll have a chance to get absorbed.
It is better and healthier to eat food rich in iron like red ,meat, liver, lentils, spinach, kale etc. I have decided to keep to food and monitor condition by myself. I find that iron supplements prescribed by doctor irritate my system.
You are right, iron rich and nutrient dense foods are best! The iron most often prescribed isn't very effective and causes digestive problems. Heme iron is much better, doesn't cause the GI problems and tends to work faster to improve iron levels. Its the same kind found from animal sources just in a more concentrated form. Hope you're able to see improvement!
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
I had bariatric ex almost two years ago and have been on bariatric iron supplements two years. The malabsorption has now kicked in. Even though I have been faithfully taking my iron and multi vits I’ve officially become anemic 😢 and starting iron infusion Monday. The iron have started causing massive stomach issues. It’s already tough cause of my intolerances now it’s worse
@@followmesky I live in Europe on the package it says : Fe-Lip Liposomal Iron (liposhell technology); it comes in 7 gr, 14 gr and 20 grams dose. I was taking 20 gr one a day. It's in form of jell. I know this iron is available in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart. The package is mostly in RED print. cheers
There is a protein in the egg yolk that inhibits iron absorption by around 30%. You should be fine with heme iron, it mostly blocks non-heme iron source
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.
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?
That’s that tricky part with synthetic iron supplements. When you take them with food, it’s generally not absorbed as well because many foods block synthetic iron absorption. It gets absorbed, better on an empty stomach, but it can be hard on your digestive system. Heme iron is more absorbable, not easily blocked by other foods, and is generally very well tolerated.
Don't remember where I read it last week but I swear I read that ferrous gluconate was heme and didn't have the soltomach issues like regular supplements 😡
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!
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.
So this supplement is no longer in production huh ? Have you done an updated video with an updated product?? Currently about to try liquid ferrous phosphate.
Sorry if the link isn’t working here’s the one I recommend: amzn.to/3rJPzXS Or this liver supplement: amzn.to/3DCnUuJ Ferrous sulphate can definitely work but absorption isn’t as high and is easily blocked by many foods. Most find fewer side effects and better success with Heme based iron. I really like the liver supplement because it has other important vitamins and minerals that will help your symptoms too.
I start my 150 dose tomorrow. It's a very high dose. It's either that or an IV. Plus, I have to get the needle to stop my period. Here I was thinking it was my Thyroid making me feel crappie.
Have you looked at Morley Robbins theories? Mindblowing iron theories. Fountain of youth. I keep on donating blood, HB perfect even though ferritin 25. Iron is what ages us, a failure in iron metabolism leads to cancer and neurodegenerative disease such as alzheimer, parkinsons etc
Phytates, phytic acid, calcium and others nutrients all block iron. Plant foods are generally very ineffective sources of dietary iron. Heme iron, or animal sources of iron are much more easily absorbed.
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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.
I just want to tell anyone who experiencing the horrible shortness of breath part... Halls cough drops really take the edge off, and eating raw ginger. Also a tablespoon of black strap molasses or with hot water Sending healing to all ✨🌻
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!
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 :((
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?
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.
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.
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
Liver and liver supplements are a great source of heme iron as well.
Yes! And liver has a lot of other vitamins and minerals
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?
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.
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!
Praise God for this. Thanks for sharing this very valuable information. I will definitely follow your guidance.
Glad it was helpful!
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
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
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....
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.
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!
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!
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!
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
Your recommended iron supplement is no longer available, do you have another suggestion?
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.
Thank you for sharing! And also for considering the time it takes for the body to get adjusted ❤
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.
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 ..
Thank you for these recommendations.
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.
"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.
Thanks for the help I'll give it a shot
You’re welcome!
Thank you for this. So helpful. I tried your link but it is sold out so had to go to a different amazon page.
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
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?
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
Iron not ferritin is being used in short term. Ferritin is like money in the bank. Iron in serum is your “ spending money”
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
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!
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?
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.
Great info thank you!
You’re welcome!
My ferritin normal but I have low iron
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.
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.
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.
You totally forgot to mention carbonyl iron which is far superior to most all of the non heme supplements with a bio-availability rating of 88%, and it is much cheaper also. It has been around since the 1920's.
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!
I still get nauseous from taking iron. Been on it for 7 days now..
That's pretty common, especially with synthetic iron supplements. You may find you can tolerate a heme iron supplement better.
Thank you…..I donate blood regularly and am having trouble with iron levels
If you wake at 06:00 and take your Iron,at 07:00 you can eat and at 07:30 you can drink your coffee ☕❤
Transfusions are amazing
Yes, it’s worth discussing that option with your physician. Some find they still need to supplement after to maintain levels but infusion is the fastest way to increase
I assumed you meant infusions. Sometimes transfusions are necessary and can be a life saver!
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
Thank you very much 😊
Thank you for the perfect video. But I am one of hundreds of thousands of people in the USA with the life-threatening mammal meat allergy (Alpha-Gal Syndrome). So poultry is the only meat I can consume..... Can you possibly persuade Three Arrows to formulate an additional Simply Heme product from poultry?
(I also have P.A. which requires either B12 injections or sublingual B12 to bypass the GI tract. For some reason it seems that there is sometimes a relationship between low Ferritin and the presence of Intrinsic Factor Antibodies - from what the hematologist told me.)
My Ferritin Level is 16, But my iron levels are normal, bhai i have unbelievable amount of fatigue and weakness im mostly absent minded and my body aches, is this all because of low ferritin? Doctor please reply on this🥺 Im just 20 years old
That ferritin is WAY too low. I've read the number to aim for is 120-130. Look into this.
I had very low ferritin and I had to have iron infusions to get my levels up.
Same bhaii ferritin is 42
But I feel absent minded and fatigued the whole day 😢
@@hatimbearingwala7189Dizziness?
@@hatimbearingwala7189And dizziness ?
Thanks a lot
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 ,
Thank you!
You’re welcome 😊
This is a great video.
Thanks!
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
So basically everything blocks the absorption of iron...
Many things, yes. That’s why so many struggle to see improvements. But Heme iron is absorbed much more effectively and not easily blocked by so many foods. Definitely worth a try
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy I'm definitely going to look into that. Thanks! Probably best to have it with my morning lemon water mixed with apple cider vinegar and sodium ascorbate. It's about 45 minutes until I get some food in me, so hopefully it'll have a chance to get absorbed.
Also check your vitamin b12! My ferritin is low but also my b12 is around 130. I should be up in the 900s
I’m dead tired
B12 is another good one to check. If it’s low and you start supplementing just be sure to avoid cyanocobalamin, methylcobalamin is a better form.
It is better and healthier to eat food rich in iron like red ,meat, liver, lentils, spinach, kale etc. I have decided to keep to food and monitor condition by myself. I find that iron supplements prescribed by doctor irritate my system.
You are right, iron rich and nutrient dense foods are best!
The iron most often prescribed isn't very effective and causes digestive problems. Heme iron is much better, doesn't cause the GI problems and tends to work faster to improve iron levels. Its the same kind found from animal sources just in a more concentrated form. Hope you're able to see improvement!
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 !
Thank you so much for the great information
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 😊
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.
My ferritin is 13. Fatigue, hair loss, you name it. smh
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!
Kiwis for Vitamin C too; I like best for C😋
Yes, kiwis are awesome for Vit C and lots of other nutrients!
I am pregnant with a ferritin level of 12, worried I don’t get it up quick enough
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.
Is it possible to have slight high RBC but low Iron and ferritin ? and also little low Hemoglobin.....???
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.
I had bariatric ex almost two years ago and have been on bariatric iron supplements two years. The malabsorption has now kicked in. Even though I have been faithfully taking my iron and multi vits I’ve officially become anemic 😢 and starting iron infusion Monday. The iron have started causing massive stomach issues. It’s already tough cause of my intolerances now it’s worse
Do you have celiacs? If so makes it very difficult to absorb vitamins.
Do you take B1/thiamine? D3/K2 and magnesium?
Such a sweet spirit
🙏🏻
Best Iron supplement is LIPOSOMAL IRON. I have no side effect when taking this kind. It's expensive but worth every penny :-).
True was the only supplement to raise my iron level to normal in 2 months & now I'm working on building iron stores.
@@beewest5704 good to hear that my dear. Also vitamin B12 and B6 is playling role in that.
which one, what brand? I only found one.
@@followmesky I live in Europe on the package it says : Fe-Lip Liposomal Iron (liposhell technology); it comes in 7 gr, 14 gr and 20 grams dose. I was taking 20 gr one a day. It's in form of jell. I know this iron is available in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart. The package is mostly in RED print.
cheers
You are right
Thanks! That's always nice to hear!
Is iron glycinate chelate form non heme or heme iron ???
why do eggs reduce iron absorption ?
There is a protein in the egg yolk that inhibits iron absorption by around 30%. You should be fine with heme iron, it mostly blocks non-heme iron source
What about "why are you losing iron?"
Spot on. That’s probably the most important question!
That's a brilliant question
thx
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.
Hi doc, can you advise me on what it means if ferritin is normal, serum iron is low and saturation is low too?
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?
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?
I cannot take iron on an empty stomach. It makes me shaky and my heart starts racing. Most minerals should be taken with food.
That’s that tricky part with synthetic iron supplements. When you take them with food, it’s generally not absorbed as well because many foods block synthetic iron absorption. It gets absorbed, better on an empty stomach, but it can be hard on your digestive system. Heme iron is more absorbable, not easily blocked by other foods, and is generally very well tolerated.
Also causes hair loss
Unfortunately yes, it does
Iron supplementation causes hair loss?
Don't remember where I read it last week but I swear I read that ferrous gluconate was heme and didn't have the soltomach issues like regular supplements 😡
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!
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.
Is iron bisglycinate good?
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!
So this supplement is no longer in production huh ? Have you done an updated video with an updated product?? Currently about to try liquid ferrous phosphate.
Sorry if the link isn’t working here’s the one I recommend: amzn.to/3rJPzXS
Or this liver supplement: amzn.to/3DCnUuJ
Ferrous sulphate can definitely work but absorption isn’t as high and is easily blocked by many foods. Most find fewer side effects and better success with Heme based iron. I really like the liver supplement because it has other important vitamins and minerals that will help your symptoms too.
I start my 150 dose tomorrow. It's a very high dose. It's either that or an IV. Plus, I have to get the needle to stop my period. Here I was thinking it was my Thyroid making me feel crappie.
Hope you feel better!
Hi
Can you please list the ingredients in this particular heme iron supplement?
Thanks
Iron! Are you crazy? There should be nothing else.
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.
Thank you doctor for the video. Does Three arrows supplement would help a 13 year old girl with a 8 of Ferritin level ? Thanks.
Should work great for teens too!
Plant based multivitamins are useful and has no side effects.
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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
Have you looked at Morley Robbins theories? Mindblowing iron theories. Fountain of youth. I keep on donating blood, HB perfect even though ferritin 25. Iron is what ages us, a failure in iron metabolism leads to cancer and neurodegenerative disease such as alzheimer, parkinsons etc
I’ll have to look into Morley Robbins, sound interesting. Thanks so sharing!
Leafy greens some nuts and seeds have iron
How do these block iron absorption???
Phytates, phytic acid, calcium and others nutrients all block iron. Plant foods are generally very ineffective sources of dietary iron. Heme iron, or animal sources of iron are much more easily absorbed.