Never take iron supplements! Iron is the most toxic mineral that you can consume. In this video, we’re going to talk about some of the dangerous side effects of iron supplements. Find out why iron deficiency anemia may not be related to iron deficiency at all.
0:00 Introduction: Why you shouldn’t take iron supplements
0:10 The dangers of iron supplements
0:34 Side effects of too much iron
1:13 Iron toxicity
1:23 What causes too much iron?
1:37 Side effects of iron supplements
3:53 Hidden iron
4:22 Iron and copper
5:40 Copper deficiency
6:36 Iron deficiency anemia explained
DATA:
Too much iron over time can cause iron accumulation in your organs and tissues. Some people have a genetic problem that makes it difficult to eliminate iron if it accumulates too much.
Potential side effects of too much iron include the following:
1. Cancer
2. Liver disease
3. Heart disease
4. Low testosterone
5. Low libido
6. Diabetes
7. Chronic fatigue syndrome
8. Infertility
9. Neurodegeneration
10. Inflammatory diseases
Iron deficiency is one of the most common mineral deficiencies, but iron can also be dangerous if you’re getting too much. Iron toxicity is one of the most underdiagnosed and overlooked conditions.
When you take iron supplements, you don't absorb very much. The excess iron accumulates in the digestive tract, causing constipation, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, and irritation of the colon. The type of iron in iron supplements feeds pathogens.
Red meat is a better source of iron. Heme iron from red meat and fish is absorbed much more easily. It goes straight into the bloodstream. Red meat also has other nutrients like B vitamins, zinc, and selenium. High-quality protein also helps to balance iron.
Many processed foods contain added iron in the forms of ferrous fumarate, ferrous sulfate, and ferrous gluconate. The most common sources of iron are supplements, fortification, and cooking with cast iron cookware. Liver damage will also cause you to accumulate iron.
A lack of copper is a common cause of dysfunctional iron because copper helps control iron in the body. Many enzymes dependent on copper relate directly to the control of iron.
The first enzyme involved with copper converts iron into a less accumulative and less toxic form. Copper also allows you to transport iron through the body. Copper is involved in a powerful antioxidant that reduces oxidation caused by iron!
Glyphosate, antibiotics, high fructose corn syrup, and wheat products can cause copper deficiency. Iron deficiency anemia may really be iron dysfunctional anemia, which is often related to a copper deficiency. Oysters, shellfish, and organ meats are the best food sources of copper.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this explains the dangers of iron supplements. I’ll see you in the next video.
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Such important information! Thank you!
Dr Berg notes:
Too much iron over time can cause iron accumulation in your organs and tissues. Some people have a genetic problem that makes it difficult to eliminate iron if it accumulates too much.
Potential side effects of too much iron include the following:
1. Cancer
2. Liver disease
3. Heart disease
4. Low testosterone
5. Low libido
6. Diabetes
7. Chronic fatigue syndrome
8. Infertility
9. Neurodegeneration
10. Inflammatory diseases
Iron deficiency is one of the most common mineral deficiencies, but iron can also be dangerous if you’re getting too much. Iron toxicity is one of the most underdiagnosed and overlooked conditions.
When you take iron supplements, you don’t absorb very much. The excess iron accumulates in the digestive tract, causing constipation, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, and irritation of the colon. The type of iron in iron supplements feeds pathogens.
Red meat is a better source of iron. Heme iron from red meat and fish is absorbed much more easily. It goes straight into the bloodstream. Red meat also has other nutrients like B vitamins, zinc, and selenium. High-quality protein also helps to balance iron.
Many processed foods contain added iron in the forms of ferrous fumarate, ferrous sulfate, and ferrous gluconate. The most common sources of iron are supplements, fortification, and cooking with cast iron cookware. Liver damage will also cause you to accumulate iron.
A lack of copper is a common cause of dysfunctional iron because copper helps control iron in the body. Many enzymes dependent on copper relate directly to the control of iron.
The first enzyme involved with copper converts iron into a less accumulative and less toxic form. Copper also allows you to transport iron through the body. Copper is involved in a powerful antioxidant that reduces oxidation caused by iron!
Glyphosate, antibiotics, high fructose corn syrup, and wheat products can cause copper deficiency. Iron deficiency anemia may really be iron dysfunctional anemia, which is often related to a copper deficiency. Oysters, shellfish, and organ meats are the best food sources of copper.
Thank you Dr Berg!
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I know someone that their “doctor” pumped them full of iron, then took him off of it, then discovered he was full of cancer!
@@JamieAndrickthat’s scary. Ffs
Fantastic notes thanks
@@JamieAndrick 🙀
Wow.. so helpful thanks
I’m anemic and losing too much blood. I have been taking Grass Fed Heart, Spleen, and Liver supplements for the Iron and copper. It’s high in both. I was freaking out until he finally said you can take Liver supplements. Yay!
This is me! I’m anemic
Is it working, I have the exact same problem. My periods are so bad I’ve had 2 transfusions, currently do iron fusions plus pills. I’ve seen many types of doctors and homeopaths and no one has ever said this.
@@cannotbeshaken7889 please share details of grass fed liver supplements
Yes I’m anemic my entire life I’m taking beef liver and iron supplements I eat red meat but I have been taking iron for so long
I’m always iron deficient!
My iron went low after double jaw surgery because I was asleep for 8hrs and lost a fair amount of blood.. I felt truly exhausted for weeks
I’m a Registered Nurse, I know about rusting of organs and tissues that happens from iron supplements. I use vegetable supplements, I’m a person who eats healthy, meat and vegetables and beets and good stuff that’s iron fortified. I was very symptomatic and unable to function in 2018. For reasons unknown, my level of Hemoglobin was 4. I refused blood transfusions. I did not change my diet because I’m on vegetables but did eat more beef liver. But I think you can elaborate further on this. If I did not take iron 325 sulfate at that time, I would not have been functional. On this account, I’d rather you encourage people to take it to bring levels 🆙 then look into alternatives (food). Not everyone can afford 🐟 and 🥩. Your advice goes a long way.
Great insight 💡!
Yes, what do we do if we.have low iron and food isn’t enough?
Good insight because I am anemic and I have ITP as well. The hematologist prescribed me iron. I guess I will look into other supplements.
@ I take iron supplements in vegetable form iron pills. They don’t give you constipation. I do every other day. But diet is crucial. Take cautiously until you reach a therapeutic goal. Then do beets/ juice and iron rich foods. If you must take iron supplements, take together with a vitamin C to increase absorption in the body. God bless this channel of information
Exactly what I was thinking regarding meats. Then he mentions copper deficiency and to get it through lobster oysters other high priced items most people can’t afford. I can feel when my iron drops, I supplement but not for long. Last doctor visit because I was feeling exhausted I asked him to check my iron level. Because I’m post menopausal most doctors will say I don’t need to worry about it. However, I know my body and I tested low in iron not a lot, but just enough, to make me feel exhausted! I have anemia off and on my entire life since I was a child, we know our bodies best!
I was anaemic, had an iron infusuon, and didn’t help. Started taking beef organ & 3 mths later my levels are back to normal!
Can you please share name of brand and details.
@@MonaNasrallah Ancestral Nutrition. They are Australian. I started with the spleen first as it has the highest amount of heme iron, but you can read the benefits of the different organs on their website. All the best!
@@purplepants007 Isn’t that the one by that “liver king” lunatic whose body and mind are breaking down because he’s been roided to the gills for so long?
A doctor recently told me to take iron and vitamin D (for hair loss) and thanx to your videos I was able to educate her about iron cancelling vitamin D out and being toxic. I don’t think she really appreciated that bit of education but I felt I’d done my duty 🙂 Thanx again Doc, for saving the day.
My doctor would have welcomed the link, done his own research, and thanked me. I would find another doctor. 😂 anyone who thinks they know everything is dangerous
Hi Zigzagpaz, If you are taking supplements for hair loss, I highly recommend to start eating “wheat-germs”, I started to consume this wonderful food when I was starting to see a lot of hair coming off on my pillow. 1 tea spoon a day would be more then enough, there are plenty of study’s about this magnificent herb.
@zigzagpaz OMG..
Go to well educated natural health food store with high quality supplements and food products and personal care items. Get FOOD BASED IRON SUPPLEMENTS. MADE FROM ACTUAL FOOD. AND VERY HIGH QUALITY. ALWAYS GET SUPPLEMENTS FROM ACTUAL HEALTH FOOD STORE. companies like mega foods or garden of life
Go to well educated natural health food store with high quality supplements and food products and personal care items. Get FOOD BASED IRON SUPPLEMENTS. MADE FROM ACTUAL FOOD. AND VERY HIGH QUALITY. ALWAYS GET SUPPLEMENTS FROM ACTUAL HEALTH FOOD STORE. companies like mega foods or garden of life
Please do a video on iron and anemia.
Thank u very much doctor garu 🎉
He has.
So weird that when I am going through something it just so happens you post it. Just found out that my little one is a bit deficient in iron. I ordered HIYA supplements it hasn’t been delivered yet, and because of your video I will send it back/cancel my order. Thank you again Dr. Berg. God bless you for sharing your knowledge, and being open to accept information without being bias/one-sided.
Your child still needs iron, you’ll have to either give it to them through food, or supplement sparingly until iron levels go up. Please contact your doctor.
Yes, I plan to through food thank you!
Trying to get my new doctor to watch your videos told him that if wasn’t from watching your videos i would no longer be here today to write this comment Thank You Dr Berg.
What about people who have low ferritin despite eating a healthy well balanced diet???
My list is now:
– Vitamin D
– Magnesium
– Copper
This is like fix every problem.
No, there are about 30 essential micronutrients. Probably more.
copper is readily available in food so, i dont think supplementation is needed since having too much of it , is bad
There is a food source Copper, that I take- by FIG, called Recuperate IQ: ingred: Beef liver, Spirulina, Tumeric root, Boron.
If you’re talking Copper you should take Zinc as well………
@@BIG_DRU not entirely correct. It’s more that if you take copper, you need to make sure you get enough zinc, whether through diet, or supplementation. So you might not need to “take” zinc, as long as you know you get enough through your diet.
I heard that breast cancer cells have 5x more iron in them than normal breast cells. I’m so glad that I am learning so much from your videos!
All cancer cells do. That doesn’t mean stop taking iron. Like iron bisglycinate with copper. Also you can target these cancer cells with Artemisia annua via a process called Feroptosis. Look it up. Cheers
Had a doctor recommend for my autism kid to give him iron but no other vitamin, minerals or probiotics.
We did that for a month, he was always sick. I stopped that and started probiotics vitamin d3/k2, and a cleanse. Low and behold he’s not sick and aggression is at all time low.
I swear we just need to start suing these idiots.
Our journey has been he was diagnosed with autism around 2. He’s now almost 9 still non verbal
For least 4 years I was like these things you all suggest aren’t working. My wife said I am not a doctor and we need to listen to them.
He got worse and worse every month with less communication and more aggressive behavior.
A couple months ago I had enough and started sneaking in probiotics vitamin d3/k2 and a gentle cleanse and low and behold he’s babbling kind of like a 1 year old but he’s at least exploring his mouth again.
She is so mad at me for going against doctors recommendation.
Autism needs all The vitamines and iron.
@@jasongreif7867ketogenic diet for autism but most importantly , lots of prayers!
Agreed! I was almost killed by a few doctors due to malpractice.
@@ellanorevannin4147 iodine IS super important 🙂
I have read many books, I listened to many Youtube videos by many of the world’s leading gurus and health experts but nothing came close to the hidden herbs by anette ray. I recommend everyone giving it a read.
Didn’t know how much I needed this vid until I read the title. Thank you!
The form of iron is the cuprit. Iron salts like fumarate or sulfate and gluconate are poorly absorbed. The iron form you want is Ferrochel, ferrous bisglycinate chelate and it’s a di-peptide iron product, not an iron salt. This is a gentile iron, gentle on the stomach and safe to use. Ferrochel is a smart iron and the once the cell is loaded the balance is released from the body by passive digestion. The RDI is 11 mg for children 1-3, 18 mg for adults and children and 27 mg for pregnant & lactating women. Dr. Berg needs to learn about Ferrochel, which is also used around the world in food fortification and supported by UNICEF and WHA. Children that are anemic need a liquid iron supplement to enhance ferritin levels. Ferrochel is found in liquid iron supplements.
That’s exactly what I am taking! Thanks for the info. I was so worried until I saw your comment. 18 mg., NOW brand, for anyone in the same boat.
On the contrary,
As a man with 40 lbs overweight and probably low iron, after taking a very low dosage of iron 25mg daily (Bisglycinate) and hitting the gym, I definitely have a bunch more strength, energy, better sleep, and actually losing weight. Combined with a high protein diet.
If you’re healthy and look like Dr. Berg, where all your levels are probably where they should be, balanced. Then you definitely won’t need anything extra. Under supply or over supply of nutrients both are not good, remaining neutral and balanced in your cycle is the key.
The key is to address the situation for the individual. We all can be blind to our own prejudices from our own bodies.
That’s the final straw Eric. I give careful consideration to your advice but I am NOT giving up on the cast iron pots and pans I have spent a lifetime collecting! NO! 😅
Understood! Cooking with a cast iron pan is a simple way to increase your iron intake, particularly if you use it frequently. Here is a video! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJqhAAeuOrA
😂😂😂 I especially liked your emoji -> 😅 (I think I’ll need to switch from my SS set now🤨😁
@@Drberg I use cast iron cookware every day. Thanks for the video suggestion. Taking beloved cookware away from a woman is more dangerous to your health than iron toxicity. You’re treading on thin ice Dr. Berg. Lolol.
Last year, I decided to add iron as a seasonal supplement. Just yesterday, I looked for my bottle of iron and couldn’t find it. I did plan to buy more. But not now… Your timing for this video was perfect. Thank you so much. God Bless you. ☺️