You Are Probably Anaemic: The Science of Iron
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ย. 2024
- A sizeable proportion of the Indian population is anaemic, and it largely has to do with the typical Indian diet that is high on grains and legumes but low on animal protein. While it is slightly better among meat eaters, most non-veg folks in India don't eat meat regularly enough.
To make things worse, most supplements are also largely ineffective unless people do smart things like consume them with a bit of lime juice and eat them before meals.
In this video, I've collaborated with @NutritionistAmita to explain the science of Iron and how to make sure you are not lacking in this important mineral.
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Listening to him is like listening a Classical raag, the way he unfolds a complex subject is just amazing.
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Also, Bob Ross of food and nutrition education. Thank you for your efforts 🙏🏽☺️
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Krish you are doing a revolutionary work in contrast to amount of non sense videos and arguments by other recent numerous so callled influencers on youtube, you know who i am pointing towards. Please keep up the good work, sensible Indians have still not vanished ...
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I initially got similar kind of understanding through food historian Kurush Sir. And now you are doing amazing work on explaning deeper facts about food and its relation to overall health...
Mr.Krish Ashok ! You should be nominated to Rajya Sabha and given health minister in cabinet
Please, no! Let him keep making these informative videos. 😅
Haha I think the health minister should be someone with qualifications in public health, ideally a PhD
What fun if you become the health minister. Talking non veg toba toba 😊 off with his head😂@@krishashok
Sir do iron supplement really works as they hv synthetic iton
Okay I must say, Ashok sir, you have become my Nutrition Teacher.
Wow, thanks
Or rather physics and chemistry teacher 😅
Superb video. I think you've cracked the method of conveying complicated information in the simplest and most interesting way. Kudos!
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Also worth mentioning the role of copper in iron absorption. You can't absorb iron without copper. While iron is found in meat, copper is mostly found in organ meats. It's also important to preserve the iron copper and zinc copper ratios which is of almost 10:1
Ah good point. Didn’t discuss it much given the trace amounts of copper we need
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WAS WAITING FOR THIS INFO!!
MUCH NEEDED FOR EVERY FEMALE.
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Thank you!
Love the introductory perspective straight from the formation of basic elements. Very interesting
Hi! Thanks for this video. One thing I would like to note is that there a difference between being iron deficient and being anaemic. One can be iron deficient (low ferritin, low iron) without necessarily being anaemic (low Hb) and vice versa (that there are other types of anaemia not related to iron deficiency). I think it's important to note this because there isn't enough awareness of what tests are needed to diagnose Iron Deficiency Anaemia. Very often, diagnoses are made by just looking at CBC which will not include ferritin and other levels leading to misunderstanding of results and deficiencies, incorrect use of supplements etc.
Right, there is a confusion in this. My blood CBC shows RBC low but Hb is fine. I wonder if either of them have to do with iron deficiency.
What an excellent example.. I often found myself quoting about story of Gold by the same cosmology story. So it become relatable, how beautiful gold is.
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Please make more longer videos. Your narration is poetic.
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This was so necessary. Very well explained start to end. As a food science and nutrition student , i get to learn so much better from your videos. Thank you
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Thank you for doing this video. I wish you could also elaborate on low ferritin. A lot of doctors and nutritionists feel it’s ok to have low ferritin - however this could be farther for my the truth. Low ferritin cause deep fatigue, hair loss, paleness among other things. Absorption is key. And so gut health plays a crucial role.
Our beings are complex, I wish doctors and nutritionists understood that and dealt with it with more curiosity.
So much knowledge. So many things we never knew. Neatly explains ‘We are part of the universe’ scientifically 😃
Breaking down these intricate science and diet concepts with such flair is brilliant! Every video takes our understanding up a notch. Hats off to your amazing work!
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It's a real gift to be able to break down complex stuff and explain it in a way that even non-science folks can understand🫡. As a biochem major myself, I know how tough it can be to translate all that jargon into plain English.
Such in depth explanation, amazing!
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Is eating collagen powder good? Pl make a video on this topic ... will be waiting eagerly for it .
‘We are all made of star stuff’ -Carl Sagan.
Well done Krish, the culinary Astro physicist, for connecting kitchen to the cosmos😅. You made it sound very lucid 👍. Keep up the good work!
Iam a chemistry guy. The way you articulated this complex chemistry is just wow. 👍
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Wow... Two of my favourite creators together!! Ofcourse it's amazing video, packed with information. Keep it up!!
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Hello Krish,
I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate your explanations. You have a talent for breaking down complex information into simple and easy-to-understand forms. Thank you! 🙏
Thank you
Always eager to watch all your videos. Very informative. But, if you could reduce the technical depth to certain extent more people can watch and benefit from the information.
I think everyone has a certain level of depth they prefer to form their niche around. This is mine. If I make it simpler, then it will just be prescriptive advice (that I am not qualified to give) rather than inciting a curiosity for people to learn more science (which is what I am keen on). But yes, the balance is hard and not easy to figure out.
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Probably the grand introduction iron was probably the best that any youtube influencer had made for a common public. 👌
Hehe thank you!
What an explanation! Had to watch it a couple times to understand the initial portion. I think this is one of your difficult videos. Luv your way of explaining things and the true science behind it! pls continue doing it.
So great full for your incredible teachings 🙏
Thank you
Very confusing. Dr Pal says eat meat once or twice a week. Now another doctor saying eat meat in larger quantities 4 times a week. Doctors, please sit down together and decide what to suggest for a healthy normal diet.
From what I understand meat is a big category just like vegetables are, so making blanket statements about how much meat to consume, irrespective of the type of meat and method of preparation is quite reductive. For example, generally white meat consumption is healthier than red meat consumption, where while one can consume the latter, it must be done in lower quantities and less frequently. Additionally the method of preparation matters, one can eat the same chicken either deep fried like KFC or more balanced like a chicken soup, one can understand which is clearly healthier. In fact a similar thing regarding method of preparation can be found in vegetables as well, the same cabbage can be consumed as a deep fried cabbage Vada or as a healthier stir fried thoran, clearly one method of preparation is healthier than the other. And finally about Dr Pal, while a decent amount of his advice is quite good, I do feel when it comes to matters of meat consumption he does tend to subtly pander to the vegetarian sentiment among a certain loud section of our population.
Amita is saying "IF you are anaemic, you need to increase your meat consumption". She is not saying everyone must consume X amount of meat. Dietary advice is not universal. Dr Pal's advice also needs to be seen through the context of his focus on gut health. If your gut is not healthy, absolutely, you must up your intake of fiber and probiotics and reduce animal protein/fat. All advice is contextual. Not universal.
This question has haunted me for a long time. Where the hell is the iron in green leafy vegetables. As far as I know chlorophyll has magnesium in it instead of iron. So where then is the iron in all green full of chlorophyll vegetables. Let's get the science right.
To an extent iron content in green leafy veggies are hugely Exaggerated. And popeye cartoon is partially to blame
Agree so where is the iron in the greens. If not in the chlorophyll then where?
Excellent video - busting so many falsehoods!
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wow.. what a great video. Highly impressive.
Thank you very much!
Connecting elements in our nutrition to cosmos 👌 simply superb
Ashok, I think you missed a nugget here... Actually in the Indian villages, any one with anemia is recommended "Goat blood" thrice over 3 weeks. So the goat blood req is told in advance and blood collected and given as a cake(since it coagulates) wrapped in a banana leaf. It is prepared with curry leaves and fried. People vouch for having their haemoglobin levels up! 😊
It absolutely works! Rattha Poriyal! With sesame oil, garlic, red chillies and greated coconut, it's a fantastic way to increase hemoglobin levels for people who dislike the strong flavour of liver
Amazing video, especially the introduction!
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Very informative... Explained very good... ❤
What a superb informational video !! Love it the way to put it across
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Please do more of these in Tamil as well. For years, I've tried convincing my parents to eat more lean meat and eggs. They seem to listen to you 😊. Very thankful for your content!!
Yes, eventually tamil will have all the english ones
Dude what time was it for you to upload it, like I am in hospital now with hb dropping to 4.5 gm/dL and I open yt and this video pops up 😅😅.
A fresh perspective on iron and anemia 🙌
Hi Ashok Krish... Can you cover the topic - Eating stale food (which has gone a bit sour) - is it safe?
Thank you :)
Thank you for the information 🙏🏼
Much needed for me now
You are so welcome
I like most of your videos, but you need to make sure that you’re stating the fundamental facts correctly. I usually don’t comment on videos, but couldn’t resist on this one as someone who has done a lot of post doctoral work on hemoglobins.
Hemoglobin contains iron in the ferrous (Fe2+) state, which allows it to reversibly bind oxygen and transport it in the blood. However, when the iron is oxidized to the ferric (Fe3+) state, it forms methemoglobin, which lacks the ability to bind oxygen. It’s only the iron in cytochrome C, associated with the respiratory chain, that goes through an oxidation reduction reaction.
ty for that and if you care to elaborate on recommendations for applying this to what what combo of food/supplement/vitamins etc, to eat/take or not I would really love to learn! ty
learnt something new...heme and non-heme iron. Thank you sir!
THank you!
Thank you so much! :) My question, especially for the nutritionist - does she recommend 5x/week of lean meat only if you're deficient in iron? (I love chicken, buy 5x/chicken will make me hate chicken which i don't want, heh!)
Additionally, thanks for this amazing video Mr. Ashok! :) I'd love for you to make a myth busting video on fish.
Thank you. I’ll let @amitagadre answer
Physics class + Chemistry class + Biology class = Krish Masterclass!
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What a great presentation... connecting the star with our health
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Amazing and informative video! Need to definitely make some dietary changes after watching this
Thank you
Vegetarian diet needs lots of coaxing from knowledgeable and responsible parents to the kids to eat the right kind of food..i remember as a kid i never liked eating vegetables but after years of coaxing from my mom i ate healthy food and now it has become a habit i lik to do..so next time ur kids don't eat healthy food dont giv up..cos u neither want a weak child nor a cruelty filled iron source!!
Good dose of information but I feel you must start a series on Indian, foods rich in various nutrients and the right way of consuming them to have the best of it.
Excellent facts
Thank you
A common comment I've seen in videos that try to logically explain healthy habits is along the lines of - but my grand uncle lived to 96 and he was a "strict vegetarian" all his life, and my grandmother's cousin twice removed ran a marathon when she was 85 years, and she only drank water for breakfast once she crossed 60. The nuance that genetic predisposition and demands from job or daily routines can affect health in different ways, and a science based diet can improve one's health irrespective of genetic predisposition and lifestyle is generally missed.
A more basic fallacy is the law of large numbers + survivorship bias. Your grandparents are lucky survivors from a generation where many of their siblings died either in childhood or early adulthood. Most people are unable to grasp counterintuitive inferences from data and rely on personal anecdotes
My grandfather is 96 yrs old. He eats non-vegetarian food. He doesn't have BP or diabetes, just age related memory loss.
You are right about it. Please recommend some suppliments for iron, that are non veg.
So the phytates, oxylates and polyphenols don't reduce the absorbtion of heme-iron? Does it mean, eating haleem won't reduce my iron in food?
Such a brilliant video!
Thank you!
I enjoy Amita's podcast. She's a gem.
I am an anamic all my life, understand the reason now!
Get yourself tested!
the COSMIC IRONY !!!!!! that pun !!! ROFL
Wow sir amita mam is my favourite. Thanks😊
Informative video on Iron deficiency. Also you can include more info in some video about heme and non-heme iron side effects. There are many research which says heme iron is more risky due to its chances of increasing stroke, cancer and heart diseases. And since most research is done in western countries, we will less likely to know impact on Indian population.
I think the approach should be to do more research here than simply dismiss what is done as western
@@krishashok yeah not rejecting it at all. More informed is always better
Super infomative to a vegetarian like me..thx !!
Wow very cool and informative video
Your videos are satisfying.They are like a a very good sandwich. Absolutely satisfying.
Sir u r amazing .next level and guinune knowledge 🎉🎉🎉
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Amazing and educating audio - visual treat on biological Iron so lucidly explained by Er Krish Ashok - from Galaxy Stars to Heme & Non heme Iron molecule to body absorption of Fe. Heard some where that consuming curries made of Roselle leaves ( Hibiscus sabdariffa) provides veg based iron for body. Thank you Ashok
Thank you! With plant based sources, always consider bioavailability
Great video Krish! Just a small doubt - heme iron intake is said to be strongly correlated with higher cancer risks, coronary disease, colorectal cancer...I tried looking into it deeper, but didn't find any good research clarifying heme vs non-heme iron benefits... Intuitively, I know 80% world is non-veg, so it can't be that non-heme is so cancerous! Please clarify if possible. Thank you❤
Wow. This is the level of nerdiness I desire and strive to achieve.
and I desire to consume as a fellow need lol!
9:11 Both Hindus and Muslims will have a problem with iron supplements from abroad, that reminds me of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. However, Muslims would specifically find heme iron supplements problematic, as blood is strictly prohibited in Halal dietary laws. The removal of blood is the main aim during slaughter, and it must be done in a specific manner.
Religion regularly runs into conflict with science
Ashok is the Andrew Hubermann of India! ❤
LOL No. I am not a medical expert, which is why I invite others when making specific recommendations.
One of the best intros i have seen!
Thank you!
Hi sir, can you please make a video on vitamin c. The difference between synthetic and non synthetic supplements, your wisdom etc :)
It seems you have cast your vote (perhaps, in your hometown as apparent from the changed setup). Anyway, great video as always.
Haha no! I cast my vote in Chennai on the 19th. I am a Chennai native. I was just traveling to Trivandrum on some personal work
So does that mean iron is the basis on which gravitation is created and the electromagnetic field is created. So planets with lesser iron have lower gravitational fields and hence the ability to float.
Hi,
Is palak paneer a bad food combo considering the fact that calcium in paneer will inhibit iron absorption from palak?
It's fine yaar. It's not like you eat palak paneer every day and it's not like you eat it *only* for iron
I will be most grateful, if you could do a video on the science behind foods causing body heat. It appears all nutritious food also can cause body heat... What happens when some food cause a spike in body heat...
There is no such thing as "body heat".
@@krishashok l am quite glad that this is your response. An elaborate video behind this notion (which l believe is widely held) would be most appreciated.
Great video and very informative. Sadly manu like me cannot bring themselves to eat meat after growing up as a vegetarian.
You don’t have to! Just follow Amita’s advice in the video
Sir, what about Ferrous bisglycinate which has best absorption compared to others?
Yes, it is a novel compound introduced recently. Will update captions
The supplement I am taking now is having ferric ammonium citrate. Should I include vitamin c for this one too?
Probably? Pfft that ship sailed long ago. Now I'm permanently on an iron supplement
Haha
Interesting, I m vegetarian since childhood and do blood tests every year. I have never gotten a report where I m anemic or deficient in iron.
What do you think do we Indians have some sort of adaptation for absorbing iron from vegetarian sources?
Does the "famines in India make us more susceptible for diabetes" logic apply here?
But how to deal with the problem of body heat due to the intake of egg and meat to get enough protein. Also, is there food based supplement for vitamin-c
A science class made easy ❤
If only we had a professor like you during our college days, we would have been more attentive and graduated as good medalist 😊
This is useful .. my ferritin level as well as hemoglobin level has been on the low.. all my life.. I constantly need iron rich food and haven’t been able to take supplements due to nausea but have to now every now and then have to take it
Great!
So then this gives rise to another question is the ability to create an anti gravitational field to power machines lie in countering the atomic structure of iron?
It's a good video, but I wish you had spoken about how many women vs how many men have iron deficiency. Women have a greater need for iron, owing to menstruation, pregnancy etc. and women's daily requirement is more than twice that of men. I was a bit disappointed that this wasn't mentioned anywhere in the video, which even spoke about nuclear fusion in stars.
Noted!
Worldwide both men and women are iron deficient. Yes, women do need about 4-6mg iron more per day, but the iron requirement in women actually reduces post menopause. Hence, long term or casual IV infusion or supplementation of iron should be avoided.
"Don't ask don't tell" 😂😂
Hehe
Super helpful. I realize that so many other factors such as dairy, caffeine, and now phytates prevent iron absorption. I have now resorted to taking the iron supplement, including slow release vit c when I am fasting or overnight, so I dont introduce competing factors. Thoughts?
Thank you Krish for the great videos. I love the way you explain things. Can you please make a video on whether 1%, 2% reduced fat milk or whole milk is better to use? Here in USA whole milk I feel so heavy and adding more calories or fat. But I am hearing reduced fat milk has chemicals not better than whole milk. So I am confused what is safe and better. So I switch between whole milk and 2% milk alternatively.
My iron is low but ferritin is normal (more than 100) .. Any reason
Last time I got a full body checkup, I had more iron that required 😶🌫️
More iron is not good either.
Ohh so sorry for you. High ferritin levels can be dangerous and in some cases, people can have high ferritin despite having hemoglobin problems. It's important to first reduce iron intake, throw away the cast iron pans and cookware and incorporate more copper to help with poor iron absorption.
having lots of greens, dark channa, pomegranates vitamin c dates help us.
Wow my dude i just learned so much, this video could be a lecture at a college
Thank you!
Does iron utensils cooking help in increasing iron?
To a small extent
Will the iron fortification help?
Yes
I feel stubborn inertia during mid-day. VidD in place. I suppose something to do with iron deficiency. Is that right?
Better to get it tested than guess
Great informative video as usual Ashok. I read somewhere that rice when consumed in the form of palayasore increases the bio availability of iron. Is this true or usual whatsapp BS?
White Rice does not have much iron to begin with so I don’t see how it’s going to magically appear
Very interesting and eye-opening
Thank you!
Sir, good content, being a vegetarian woman iam too aware of risk of anaemia, non haeme iron is not absorbed well.
Thank you!
I’m a vegetarian and I don’t want to take supplements. What should I do?
Check @nutritionistamita advice and eat legumes, spinach etc and also take vitamin C (and get tested)
@@krishashok I drink green juice everyday with greens rotating every two days and have sprouts. I don’t know about anemia but my vit-D went low once. B12 was borderline. My doctor advised me to have a green juice to improve digestion there by increasing the vitamin absorption and gave me some supplements too. Now my levels are good. I quit those supplements 3 months back. But, continuing with green juice everyday. She recommended eggs but I think I have egg allergy, my stomach can’t tolerate it.