Toxic Effects of Iron Overload

Toxic Effects of Iron Overload - Dr. Berg

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Iron is an important mineral for the body, but too much can lead to iron toxicity. Find out about some of the toxic effects of iron.
0:00 Introduction: Toxic effects of iron in fortified grains
0:30 What are the toxic effects of iron?
1:04 Too much iron
1:22 Iron supplements and iron RDA
1:56 Iron and microbes
2:30 Best way to rid the body of excess iron
In this video, we’re going to talk about some of the side effects of too much iron. In the United States, many pastas, breads, and cereals go through a process of iron fortification.
A diet high in fortified grains can often lead to a very high iron intake. Too much iron can have negative implications on your health.
Iron is attracted to damaged tissues of the brain, nerve, eye, liver, and heart. If you have insulin resistance or any issues with damaged tissues, iron targets these tissues and oxidizes them. It can also oxidize the fat layer around your brain and nervous system.
Metals like iron accumulate in the body, and you don’t have the ability to remove them. Your body can only get rid of 1.2 mg of excess iron per day. Many iron supplements contain a copious amount of iron, but you only need 8 mg of iron per day to prevent a deficiency.
All microbes need iron to survive-both good bacteria and pathogens need iron. Probiotics are incredibly efficient in regulating excess iron. The good bacteria in your gut utilizes excess iron in your body.
The best way to rid your body of excess iron is through a process called chelation-binding with a metal or mineral to remove it from the body.
Phytic acid is one of the best chelators. IP-6(inositol hexaphosphate) is a potent antioxidant that combines phytic acid and the B-vitamin inositol. IP-6 is an amazing chelator that inhibits the oxidative effects of iron. Dietary sources of phytic acid include vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
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Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Thanks for watching. I hope this video helped to inform you about the side effects of too much iron. I'll see you in the next video.

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@briangallagher6447 3 жыл бұрын

Has Dr Berg done any articles on Haemachromatosis?

@sherryb5154 Ай бұрын

I can't thank you enough Dr Berg! I discovered that my ferritin levels are very high after having had covid. I wasn't sure what to do until I saw this video. You are truly a lifesaver! I have introduced your videos to my brother and he and I would like to know if we can be adopted into your family! 😁

@Writing-With-Dyslexia 6 жыл бұрын

I was iron deficient as of recently. I've been eating keto for awhile now and started to feel massive fatigue, so much so that I couldn't get off the couch. My diet consist of bullet proof coffee in the a.m. and cauliflower everyday with other low glycemic veggies and hardly any meat (not because I'm against it, I was just too busy, or tired to cook). I started eating fatty meats and in just a couple days feel normal again.

@CreativeDee 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, remember that you are fat adapted so your body needs the fat for energy. You should try to eat fatty meat to get the iron & vitamins that your body needs even when you feel too tired.

@water2wine1 6 жыл бұрын

Is the same for my brother. He is now 65. He was told that some people just don’t absorb iron after 60. He takes a supplement his doctor gave him.

@Writing-With-Dyslexia 6 жыл бұрын

water2wine1 That's good he figured it out, i had no idea what was going on. Then someone suggested iron deficiency and I took one 27mg pill and literally a few hours after absorption I made 180 degree turn.

@mikeirl661 6 жыл бұрын

John Giovanni that's because that fatty piece of meat is spiking that oh so feel good hormone: insulin. 😮

@MrSKlim 5 жыл бұрын

Mike IRL spiking insulin? Lmao 😂😂😂 You’re kidding, right?

@BeefDog666 8 ай бұрын

i love this fucking guy with all my heart

@Drberg 8 ай бұрын

Thanks. Hope you are learning a lot here.

@robmontoya42 Ай бұрын

@@Drberg is IP6 WAY Different than MYO INOSITOL?

@sherrydoll128 6 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thank you

@annaromashchenko6012 4 жыл бұрын

Dr. Berg thank you so much for your video's! Can you please make a video for Hemochromatosis.

@dustington1 4 жыл бұрын

I read If you eat cabbage everyday it will normalise iron level in hemochromatotics

@joyceknox1341 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this about phytic acid! I have haemochromatosis 😊👍

@littlebird3976 2 жыл бұрын

@@dustington1 why does cabbage normalises iron level?

@mrmrlee 2 ай бұрын

@@dustington1 Hemochromatosis is a genetic mutation which causes the body to store excess iron. It cannot be reversed by cabbage. Please be careful recommending remedies because you "read it somewhere". The treatment is the removal of blood periodically, to cause the body to pull iron out of the organs where it is accumulated in Hemochromatosis, to make up for the iron lost in the removed blood. This process can take years and many blood draws to complete.

@carlvonfuckwits2934 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Finally, must of read my comments on men's health and Iron overload. I need your opinions on this stuff.

@drjohnson98 3 жыл бұрын

Here is another problem that my doctors have been aware of and could or would not tell me how to address it. They have told me for years that I had high amounts of iron in my blood. I would ask what problems that could cause. Usually, the answer was along the lines of, "oh, it's not causing any problems now." When I asked how to reduce the amount of iron in my blood, they never gave me any answer at all. As usual, I find a simple solution in one of Dr. Berg's videos.

@Drberg 3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear that, but glad that these videos help! Please be well!

@drjohnson98 3 жыл бұрын

@@Drberg Thank you! I am making great progress toward being well with your help. After about 8 weeks of keto and IF my blood glucose levels are now consistently in the low pre-diabetic level or high normal level when tested morning fasting, even with dawn phenomenon (that is down from the 7.4 mmol/l result that triggered my quest to get better) . Through the rest of the day solidly in the normal range including after meals. I have dropped 10 kilos and still reducing - 10 kilos to go to my ideal weight. Blood pressure is down. Increased energy, many other problems are clearing up including what I thought was incipient arthritis. After three days of "keto flu" and cravings I started feeling well and consistently felt satiated. Quickly transitioned to 18/6. Started to find it difficult to ingest two meals in that window and just slid into OMAD. Feeling great and looking forward to more progress. Can't wait for my next physical exam and blood work. I ordered some inositol hexaphosphate right after seeing this video and look forward to clearing the excess iron up. Very grateful for your clear, concise and sensible guidance.

@lauchlanguddy1004 Жыл бұрын

@@drjohnson98 just done blood as regularly as possible...

@werewolf3312 9 ай бұрын

Yea the doctors never want to get into the solution.

@mem1701movies 7 ай бұрын

@@Drbergwould a supplement that has 20mg of iron be dangerous if taken sporadically like once a month or a few times every couple of weeks?

@thebackroads7074 6 жыл бұрын

Gotcha, Doc. I will investigate this further and how it applies to my system...have a great weekend. 😎

@solutionsgirl 6 жыл бұрын

Great data..not eating any of those of course, but so important for people to know. Thanks! You rock! How do you know if you have excess iron? 🙂

@jima3252 Жыл бұрын

Exercise and/or a dry sauna can help eliminate excess iron from the body through sweating.

@TheFrancescain 5 ай бұрын

I go now straight to make a sauna, thank you

@callesiren Ай бұрын

This is a lie. I have hemochromatosis and the only real treatment is drawing blood.

@gabitsu-ftw3871 4 күн бұрын

Never heard of that before. Is it for real?

@donaldcarter4324 Жыл бұрын

Dr. Burg, you may be saving my life. Last week I found out I was deficient in Vitamin D and this week noted I have too much iron. Thank you for all your help in dealing with these issues!

@pinkbunny564 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried using this product already?

@Rawan-vg5eu Жыл бұрын

How did you lower your iron level?

@Just_yaqout 11 ай бұрын

@@joebloggs6589 is your iron and ferritin level both are high ? Because I found out today my iron is high but the ferritin very low so I’m confused?

@aneliadraganova3504 11 ай бұрын

@@joebloggs6589, ask for Celation therapy to remove the excess iron

@alwaysthelight 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info

@motomatta1 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent Podcast 🙂👍

@blackwatch_TV 6 жыл бұрын

stellar information

@amosteg570 2 жыл бұрын

I have hemochromotosis. Can you make a video on this and other cures. The IP6 works well with curcumin. I went from 2700 down to 100 in 9 months of weekly venesection. The fatigue along with pain in muscles and joints makes life difficult. But every time I go to hospital I see a lot of people worse off than me... Thank you.

@Sha-su1dr Жыл бұрын

I just found that iron is buildup in my body. I was wondering if you had your blood taken out from your body regularly. Thanks

@mrmrlee 2 ай бұрын

@@Sha-su1dr That's what a venesection means. Once iron is overloaded in the organs, blood must be taken regularly to restore balance.

@roslindrampersad6540 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dr Berg great information about iron

@tomkrzemecki5166 3 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on hemochromotosis and how to naturally reverse it.

@brandonroussell9552 2 жыл бұрын

How do we reverse it?

@smatthewsauthor 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. Love the shirt too. :)

@roninsoul9989 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Doctor.

@my2cents838 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for addressing this. So many doctors just give iron supplements when they suspect anemia from symptoms. I take a small amount of inositol. I had no idea it helps with iron oxidation. I thought the only solution was a phlebotomy.

@jackstonehenge 2 жыл бұрын

That’s what brought me here to. I had lie iron but just a bit low. Doctor ordered iron supplements everyday. After 3 weeks I just felt like total crap. Nausea, serious constipation, weird pains throughout my body. Headaches in the back of my head. I didn’t tie it to the iron until I went to the doctor again and had to declare that I felt something was seriously wrong with me. He said “ let’s stop the iron”.

@Zizzyyzz 7 ай бұрын

@@jackstonehengeJust cook some of your meals in an skillet.

@stacypo3427 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness thank you!! 👍

@annettefowler4704 6 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU DR BERG

@HassinaAhmadzada1 6 жыл бұрын

You are An Angle Dr Berg ! We love ❤️ you very much .

@evanhughes1510 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Berg talks about not getting too much iron, but his nutritional yeast tablets have 20 mg of iron per serving which is over 100% of the daily value, which seems it would give people too much iron, because people would still be getting iron from food they eat as well, not just the tablets

@auranomics2491 4 ай бұрын

You don't absorb all the iron you ingest, also you'd want to choose supplements with iron if you have a deficiency, and avoid them if you have an excess of iron

@stansirlmkhope2312 3 ай бұрын

It’s non heme iron

@AsifSaifuddinAuvipy 3 ай бұрын

Its for deficiency not healthy

@dustencoyj Ай бұрын

it has 20 mg of iron per serving? can anybody actually find out of this is true?

@kevinwest5456 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doc

@Sigridovski 4 жыл бұрын

I suspect I got cramps in my legs when someone made my cast iron frying pan rusty in 2002 until now. It is better now. My TCM doctor from China told me cast iron is not good and if it is rusty to absolutely not use it. I gor rid of all the cast iron pans and I bought many more in glass that can be used on stove top. Vintage ones from Ebay - Vision Corning glass skillet, glass pots for stove top. They are the best. I use only glass now, almost.

@ireneduke5022 4 жыл бұрын

I agree you should've either thrown away your rusty cast Fe or had it treated. My parents generation -- the greatest generation -- mainly cooked with cast Fe and their life span will out do us. Cast Fe skillets must be treated, which is ignored now by most. Cornbread must be cooked in a cast Fe skillet.

@akvirtualmediaassist 2 жыл бұрын

What foods can you eat to help lower iron levels?

@MrCarmalt83 Жыл бұрын

I was recommended ip6 while on trt to lower the open build up from trt and hopefully this stops it absorbing and pulls it out instead because I hate having to have my blood taken out.

@sherryb5154 27 күн бұрын

Dr. Berg I wanted to follow up after my previous comment. I bought IP6 and have been taking it for 10 days now. Today I discussed my high iron level with my chiropractor and she muscle tested me with the IP6 and she said it works for me! You are such a good doctor! I can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge through these videos! God bless you Dr. Berg! 🤗

@Drberg 26 күн бұрын

Amazing. Thanks for following my advice. Stay safe and healthy!

@fidelcatsro6948 6 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@my2cents838 4 жыл бұрын

People don't understand that an excess of iron can present as anemia and lead people down the rabbit hole of high risk for liver cancer, diabetes and arthritis. They do not know to look for a bronzed tan, dotted nails, fatigue or no symptoms at all.

@feudefollet 6 жыл бұрын

You shoud make a video about countries and their food quality. In order to know if we can trust our countries regulations

@feudefollet 6 жыл бұрын

20alphabet Yeah I know but countries like France for example has more strict regulations than the USA but I still don't know how do they differ and what is allowed and forbidden in these countries

@McDoodle44 6 жыл бұрын

AFAIK there is a much stronger regulation towards GMOs in the EU than in the US. But I just heard that so don't take it for granted.

@mikeirl661 6 жыл бұрын

Thoughty2 does a video on top 5 and lowest 5 countries in the world for quality of food/standards. I'll save you the time of looking at the video and let you in on the secret, the United States is ranked 120th out of 125 tested countries, we made the bottom 5 of the list with countries such as Suadi Arabia, and several African countries. America wants us sick and dying so we have to pay to stay alive.

@lotstolearn5350 6 жыл бұрын

Is it true that all flour in North America is fortified? This means that only pasta from Italy is fit for human consumption. Haven't had any pasta this year yet; just something to think about.

@Papershire 6 жыл бұрын

20alphabet - and you think corporations should regulate themselves? Lol that's how you get flour to be 20% mouse pubes xD

@Rene-uz3eb 2 жыл бұрын

Tried to do a little research on how they came up with the RDA for iron. The only thing I could find was a 1969 paper on 'controversy on iron needs', which admits that nobody knows what is too low or too hight. What is known that right now, the average intake is 18mg per day. It seems it might be entirely possible that recommendations are simply based on average intake and blood iron values on a Western diet, and that such intake and values might be too high for optimal health. I checked a 2004 paper on correlation of iron stores to diabetes. They basically said the risk correlated directly with level of iron storage. They didn't show the data, but this could possibly mean ANY level of iron storage. The higher the more likely.

@carmenproject4everhappy247 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information in the video. I am very interested if you have any content on How to Reduce Ferritin Levels urgently.. what ever information you might have on this subject is highly appreciated, same as all of your KZfaq channel content.

@lancer717 2 жыл бұрын

Turmeric

@brittanyreinhard 2 жыл бұрын

Look into Matt Blackburns info!!

@DianaD63 6 жыл бұрын

Dr. Berg, Do you have a video on the different types of magnesium and the benefits of each? I looked in your video catalog but could not find one. I'm confused which one to buy.

@SkyhouseMike 6 жыл бұрын

Take Malate and Threonate Iherb has a combo of the two, I take them separate malate day time Threonate night

@WildManDanWMD 2 жыл бұрын

In Vermont, iron can be in large amounts in the water. When water is tested we are told it won't hurt us but will damage plumbing. People therefore can often disregard the problem.

@whoswhoatthezoo9372 Жыл бұрын

I have a filter fitted to the side of my house. Every few months we put a big 50kg bag of salt in it, and every drop of water that comes into my house is filtered through this unit. Primarily I bought it because our water is very hard and it had quite a marked smell of chlorine making it unpleasant to drink. A side effect of our town water being so hard was the damage it caused to our plumbing and washing machine, expensive to repair/replace these days. The filter I bought is known as a water softener - I’m not in the US so I’m not sure if it’s called the same where you live. One unexpected bonus from it, our glass/tiles in the shower have no buildup so, no need for Chemicals and scrubbing . We got our water tested x 3 and it’s clear as crystal. I highly recommend it.

@TheFrancescain 5 ай бұрын

Very true that's could be a possibility

@jameshardin1100 Жыл бұрын

Had a GI bleed a couple weeks ago. At hospital Ferritin was slightly high, but Iron was 287. Seems high for someone bleeding so much.

@micl4021 3 жыл бұрын

Dr Berg, I love all your content, I just struggle with some of your advice, when it's often about eating meat. I guess you're not a fan of a mainly plant based diet?

@madisonbennett1905 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dr. Berg! 😄 Your Awesome! 👍

@Drberg 3 жыл бұрын

You too!

@paulandrewfrancis 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Dr Berg. Thanks for all the great info. I was hoping some day could you do a video on people with hemochromatosis and a diet that suits. I have problems with massive iron overload so get a Phlebotomy every few weeks to keep ferritin down. I'm also on a vegan diet. Thank you and much appreciation from ireland 🇮🇪 🙏 ❤

@ceridawn 2 жыл бұрын

The celtic curse!

@jenniferkennedy9946 Жыл бұрын

Please check what your grains are fortified with in Ireland. Someone said that folic acid is also added to milk in Ireland? Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate. Unmetabolized folic acid can cause major health problems...it would appear to be even more so in those inclined to iron overload. Food fortification intiatives are largely funded by Gates foundation. WHO supplied free of charge to Africa menadione this is the synthetic form of vitamin k. This vitamin k3 also known as menadione is scientifically documented to cause major problems. CDC added folic acid to prenatal vitamins in 1991. Then added to many grains in 1998. Folic acid in most contraceptive pills and other meds. Also high levels in body building formula. Apart from the geoengineering. .. spraying us and the many toxins found in good dyes..think the poisoning is real and deliberate. Much love from a concerned fellow traveller.

@jenniferkennedy9946 Жыл бұрын

Should read food dyes.

@SF-pm1ov Жыл бұрын

Also have high ferritin. Also in Ireland.

@davidnorden1972 Жыл бұрын

Very high iron. West coast of Scotland.

@pinkbrigade 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Dr. Berg could you please explain the relationship between OMAD and Human Growth Hormone along with testosterone in regards to women, and whether it can cause ovaries to shrink in the long term causing premature ovarian failure leading to early menopause? thank you!

@craigsips8677 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you will read this but thank you sir. Your advice has provided material benefit for both me and my family. It's no small thing.

@cormancrew5497 Жыл бұрын

Same Here! Dr. Berg changed my whole life.

@PhilipMcAdam 6 жыл бұрын

I am always wary of anything that is so called fortified now since I have started Keto and IF

@rrcw320 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos thank you. Blessings

@zubeisgaiters9087 Жыл бұрын

Thankl you!

@jeffryparungao Жыл бұрын

Hello dr,can you give me a list of good food that allowed in a hemachromatosis patient

@seanjareth3946 6 жыл бұрын

Dr. Berg, I really love your videos and I am a fan of the ketogenic diet which I have lost a lot of weight with, but what about other people who are at their ideal weight ? Which whole grain food would you recommend ? Thanks

@OatmealTheCrazy 2 жыл бұрын

Just let your hunger determine your ideal weight rather than an arbitrary number

@francescasignorile6095 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! What is a high level of iron?

@ireneduke5022 4 жыл бұрын

Google your question and you will find the answer.

@Impwerk Жыл бұрын

Please can you expand this information by providing any of the following? recommended dosage and what about for someone with osteoporosis since IP6 binds calcium in the gut.....I have bloodwork upcoming so I will request a check on my ferritin level. Thanks!🌻

@user-he6ls4yr9h 4 ай бұрын

Dr. Berg. What brand of IP6 do you recommend. With so many choices available. How do you know which is the best to use?

@Lailahiipek 2 ай бұрын

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

@MichelleGarcia-fg2xq Ай бұрын

Same with me, but it only started happening after the covid shots. I don't know what to think either. Your not alone, good luck to both of us 😊

@mugimesh Жыл бұрын

I recently read that iron overload can be eliminated through blood donation. Would love to know more about that!

@Mlrunlisted1 Жыл бұрын

Dr Morley right?

@KC53557 Жыл бұрын

Therapeutic phlebotomy.

@mohannanasser2186 Жыл бұрын

That's true losing blood reduces iron so donation is the best

@Richey4Fun 9 ай бұрын

So transfusions can have iron overload? Who knew!

@julieannbiddles4638 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Is insositol different from IP6? Or are they the same thing?

@Rene-uz3eb 2 жыл бұрын

I'm starting to believe that iron excess and systemic candida are two sides of the same coin: It is clear that candida binds iron because its cells need iron, so it might be a toxicity valve for the body to let candida grow. Conversely, if you kill candida, then the so called herx reaction might be the freeing of iron and concommitant toxicity - not temporary at all. So it appears the key would be to reduce iron levels first - or at least chelate the freed iron from the killed candida

@rebeka145 Жыл бұрын

I do have candida high iron and low ferriting, how do I fix the candida ? my other "doctor" recommended fighting it off with a diferent species of mold, so if you have candida overgrowth you inject another yeast into your stream so it balances out, is it valid ?

@Rene-uz3eb Жыл бұрын

@@rebeka145 I don’t think so. The problem is not the type of yeast but the amount. If I recall there are quick solutions like cranberry juice or meds, but the only way to prevent recurrence in the long run I think is to reduce foods high in iron (red meat and fortified foods), possibly with iron chelation

@rebeka145 Жыл бұрын

@@Rene-uz3eb I understand its the amount that is the problem. Wouldnt another yeast "take over" and balance out though? I think we all need friendly yeast just not too much of it. My theory is antibiotics cause it, they are after all made of mold. Really hard to figure this out, my doctors only tell me to eat more red meats and irom since my ferritin is so low. I try to fight candida with oregano oil, also heard propolis made with alcohol kills it off. Iron on the other hand and candida really are problematic issues.

@Rene-uz3eb Жыл бұрын

@@rebeka145 I suppose yeast could be part of the evolved micro biome along with gut bacteria. I can’t find anyone saying that yeasts are beneficial in any way, research ongoing, but we ingest them that’s clear. In reality bacteria in the gut are iron scavengers. They also produce essential short chain fatty acids. So maybe candida can also act as iron scavenger, inasmuch as it can leave the body. Regarding another yeast taking over being less problematic, given that candida is the main yeast in all humans, it’s not really a pathogen unless the body provides the environment. With bacteria I think we know which ones are pathogenic and which are part of the micro biome. So this replace the yeast with another yeast is pure speculation without research. And even the microbiome adapts to what you eat, not the other way around. If you’re missing a type of good bacteria completely then ingesting via probiotics could work, but again I don’t think we know if there are any better yeasts than candida. Interesting idea though. Antibiotics definitely cause candida overgrowth so in that case probiotics, oregano oil etc might be enough to knock out candida without recurrence.

@procraft 6 жыл бұрын

One important thing about iron is that if iron deficient you want to consume meat/liver. It contains heme-iron of which four of them makes up the core of the hemoglobin protein.

@mikeirl661 6 жыл бұрын

Maximillian Brozinic when you take iron that is already or has already been used, you are asking your body to break it down, recycle it, make it usable for your body, lose most of it through digestion. Or, you could eat spinach, you know; plants, you know; where cows and other 'meat' get their iron from. Show me one just one video on KZfaq of a vegan who has low iron levels. No it's cool I have nothing to do for the rest of my life so I'll be here waiting until you find that video. (Psss there isn't one, because news flash; vegans get more iron in their diet than most meat eating humans) Meanwhile I had a friend go to the doctor twice had a doctor tell them they were low on iron low in iron they need meat they need meat, yet every time they went back their iron was lower than the last. I suggested to them that they eat hummus with red bell peppers and some spinach as much as they could, next doctor visit iron levels were up. 😮

@procraft 6 жыл бұрын

"already been used", sorry but it doesn't work that way. Just google "bioavailability + iron" and see study after study tell it's clear language. They're even talking about "the meat factor", how adding meat to a vegetarian diet increases the uptake of other iron.

@solera1109 5 жыл бұрын

It's not the iron, it's the copper in the liver helping you, copper mobilizes iron, we all have enough iron already

@valjean2036 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikeirl661 that's interesting! I havent ate meat in 8 years. I been studying up on iron and was curious if this was a myth. I know a meat eater with low iron. I startedvwondering about the vegan thing. I can't find much info on this topic either.

@voicesmatter8542 Жыл бұрын

You videos are crystal clear thanks so much you just saved my life ! I was eating a lot of beef daily and I notice whenever I eat beef regularly I start feeling sick. I will eat some vegetables for a few days and I will curtail my intake of beef.

@D231991 4 жыл бұрын

Like the video but I eat a lot of grains. I just eat a lot generally, but food is my biggest bill, I eat what's cheaper. I'm looking up the effects of iron excess because I started eating a lot of spinach and I'm s man. Also, right after starting that may be a coincidence, but my lymph node in my right neck is a little swollen and sore. Trying to narrow down the causes.

@stansirlmkhope2312 3 ай бұрын

Do on specifically on hemochromatosis

@mrmrlee 2 ай бұрын

I don't believe he's done a vid on Hemochromatosis because it's not something that changing diet will easily cure. It's actually a genetic mutation that's not caused or cured by diet. Occurs in folks of Celtic ancestry. The process is simple and involves periodically removing blood until levels stabilize. Not really a Dr. Berg type of a cure, I'm afraid.

@FoodfortheSubconscious Ай бұрын

Have you got any videos on changes to your finger nails and what causes them? I've noticed my finger nails are changing colour near the ends almost like the start of mees lines

@YK-jl3hi 6 жыл бұрын

Does this apply only to grains or also to iron supplements as I take them a lot?

@InLawsAttic 5 жыл бұрын

All the IP6 products on Amazon seem to be mixed with calcium...what do you recommend?

@Rene-uz3eb Жыл бұрын

Update on my iron journey, with a big rant thrown in. With slight but persistent gout having come back I was questioning everything. Unless this is some rebound effect, which i will update on if so, I figured it out because I've for the first time in many years have been able to sleep almost 9 hours daily 4 days in a row now. This used to be my usual, and that's incredible to me. Guess what it was? Alpha linolenic acid/GLA deficiency! THE essential fatty acid. Not freaking EPA/DHA, which I took daily, high quality at that. I even had a bottle of hemp oil ALA which I sipped from on and off, which must have given me relief without knowing, but I thought everyone says EPA DHA is better. And the insult to injury: where do you think there is a ton on ALA? In canola oil, the maligned oil by every real keto and health advocate on earth. And then the carnivore iron overload. Just wow. It was quite the learning journey. While trying to figure things out and getting the impression that natural iron chelators like quercetin must be the bomb from research, but finding nothing published on EDTA wrt iron, I dropped the latter. Which gave me brain fog in retrospect, so definitely, for me, the naturals are not enough (quercetin, IP6, green tea, alpha lipoid acid). After the alpha linolenic acid cured my sleep and gout, in conjunction with low iron diet, I went back on EDTA and now starting to feel as well as I did before, no more brain fog and getting stronger each day.

@goodgoysandgirls Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment

@tanniwong2870 3 ай бұрын

This is helping so much ….

@environmentalist9812 2 жыл бұрын

You're great 👍

@albasacrius64 Жыл бұрын

Bcuz of high iron levels now my cholesterol n thyroid r elevated, blood sugar increased. Thank you Dr. Berg I'll check Inositol Hexaphosphate.

@julisaamelia4078 4 жыл бұрын

I have excess iron doc, since i'm a thalassemia intermedia, and have enlarge spleen. I've been on Keto diet for 6 days and feeling some Keto flu, but i'm happy with it. Do you think this Keto diet coil improve my health? I'm skinny (height: 162 cm), weight (53 kg). Thanks 4 ur info!

@rudolphleroux47 4 жыл бұрын

Can you share the links to the studies that prove this.

@merymoor 3 ай бұрын

Hi Dr. Berg, one question, u mentioned in the end that having more vegetible and NUTs can help get rid of iron overload, my question is if most nuts and some vegtibles also have good amount of iron that could add to this iron overload how Nuts are good? Thank you.

@eileenfb1948 6 жыл бұрын

Make humus without soaking the chickpeas before cooking them - will increase phytic acid. Great video, interesting information, thank you.

@nodigBKMiche 3 жыл бұрын

Not if you are A blood type, chick peas are not beneficial to us 🙁 💛👍🏼🙏🏼

@valjean2036 3 жыл бұрын

Your supposed to soak chic peas it helps aid in digestion.

@emh8861 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh 😩

@eileenfb1948 2 жыл бұрын

@@valjean2036 It is to remove the phytic acid which robs us of minerals - it also improves digestibility, as you say.

@mamajo2345 Жыл бұрын

Chick peas also contain lectins, which are plant-based proteins (of which gluten is one : the most famous one, but by no means the only one) which can irritate the gut lining and cause inflammation and other systemic problems, unless they are cooked in a pressure cooker. See the work of Dr Steven Gundry - he has lots of videos on KZfaq.

@PythagorasHyperborea 2 жыл бұрын

Spinach and oysters are super high in iron too.

@Lesane007 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone have any tips for supporting the liver while inositol chelates the iron? Because the iron goes through the liver and I have a hard time when it does. Thanks.

@NatzCoverz 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in the UK and friend has too much iron....where can we buy the chelation supplement u mention near the end please?

@lycangypsypriest3190 6 жыл бұрын

I read.many tmes and watchd..vids of garlic being an anti oxidant.good for cleansing arterys.and toxins thmseves..thn read of garlic being toxic?? I would trust and appreciate youre valued input Doctor.thank you.

@sylon7717 Жыл бұрын

Remember if you exercise and sweat a lot you lose iron and need more. If your eating organic bread you may not be getting much fortified,check the ingredients . If you drink caffeine or take turmeric it will lower your absorption of iron. Also, min amount of iron per day should be 8mg for men and 14 for women.

@Rene-uz3eb 2 жыл бұрын

Excessive iron in the lung implicated in COPD. 'excessive iron buildup could be a major cause of COPD'. And Dr. Berg mentioned iron goes where there is inflammation.

@gimi2395 6 жыл бұрын

Dr. Berg, two questions: Is Iowa soil as fertile as some scientists claim? Second question: what product do you recommend so we can enrich our garden soil aside from composting?

@TheMisswhite78 19 күн бұрын

Dr. Berg, can I take IP6 to lower iron overload caused by iron infusions?

@ceridawn 2 жыл бұрын

Could hemochromatosis show the same symptoms as peri menopause?

@msilvaoregon 2 жыл бұрын

What about Iron skillets in cooking proteins?

@JaredMerlin 11 ай бұрын

Hello Dr. Berg. I am a 54 y.o. male. I am obese. I had gastric bypass surgery May 7, 2007. February 2009, I weighed in at 252 lbs. Everything was going well until the following months. I lost my only brother, a younger cousin, and my favorite Aunt. I started gaining weight again. I had type 2 diabetes prior to the surgery but with the weight loss, I was no longer diabetic. When I moved to Florida in 2013, I was 352 lbs. In August 2019, I had a DVT and 2 PEs, which thankfully I survived. I ended up with a heart arrhythmia the month after that. I take Jantoven 7.5mg and Metoprolol Succinate ER 25mg in the morning and at night. This past February, I was diagnosed with fatty liver disease. I also was diagnosed 2 years ago with type 2 diabetes, again. I took my diagnosis of the fatty liver seriously. I stopped using sugar and salt, followed a low-fat and no carb/low-carb diet. I now weigh 284 lbs. Recent blood tests have revealed I no longer have type 2 diabetes and I also no longer have fatty liver disease but I have a new problem, iron deficiency. I am taking 65mg of Iron with 500mg of Vitamin C, on an empty stomach and I am taking milk thistle once a day for 30 days, stopping for 3 months and then another 30 days. I was told by my Nurse Practitioner, Mike that the reason I am suffering from malabsorption is because of the gastric bypass surgery on my stomach, which is why, he says I am taking Iron with the Vitamin C, to improve absorption. Now, I had stomach cramps the first 2 weeks, then I started feeling dizzy. Now, I am having issues with shortness of breath and chest pain. Now since my cardiologist has cleared of any and all heart issues, with the exception of my minor heart arrhythmia. I am being told the pain is muscular skeletal. I am just concerned and looking for a second opinion, for my peace of mind. I would really appreciate any insight you have.

@efecanbolat850 8 ай бұрын

Have a look at trace minerals especially copper and chromium in your situation but look at the other trace minerals too.

@PursuitOfWellnessVsLife 4 ай бұрын

Fellow surgery person. Just here to say good job!!

@susan97701 2 жыл бұрын

Will IP6 chelate other minerals like calcium, magnesium, etc.?

@elizabethshort6347 4 жыл бұрын

I watch you to learn, I'm not on Keto diet, I do eat occasional grains, don't eat meats

@scottishbodybuilder6700 3 жыл бұрын

I have high iron and looking for remedies to lower it? I am dizzy all day and have all the symptoms of hemocromatosis but dont have the gene..

@amalau2825 4 жыл бұрын

what Iron and how much of it for anemic people? Please advise.

@ErocNelson88 6 жыл бұрын

Oh oh I know of a fantastic chelator, FULVIC ACID! The stuff in the BLK water! Do a video on this !

@partow1949 Жыл бұрын

I understand that IP6 reduces the ability of calcium to be absorbed and since I have osteoporosis and high ferritin levels can I still take IP6 and at what dosing levels?

@hadielhadi 4 жыл бұрын

Is natural iron in moringa and greens safe or all iron is bad please answer

@ritalafleur3079 5 жыл бұрын

Dr. Berg does IP6 also remive orher heavy metals like mercury and lead? How would you take it and how much a day?? Oh please respond to me..

@elcoreelcore 6 жыл бұрын

I have hemochromatosis ( one gene ). My stored irons run high and my everyday iron is low. What I don’t get is why my stored irons don’t kick in and help. Ty for the information

@ireneduke5022 4 жыл бұрын

Try eating more citrus fruits... They help to speed up the process of stored Fe to be absorbed.

@HussRisingYT 3 жыл бұрын

Vitamin A and bioavailable copper regulate iron levels. Eat organic liver.

@tomsparks6099 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't phytic acid also block or chelate other minerals as well?

@partow1949 Жыл бұрын

Where can I get this Inositol hexaphosphate? My iron levels are very high and I eat vegetables everyday

@toneman8478 3 жыл бұрын

What about Cilantro or spirulina to detox metals?? I also read that donating blood lowers Ferritin levels

@toneman8478 3 жыл бұрын

@This Is Alex Yes I agree I have been doing blood treatments since August and it has lowered my Ferritin down to normal levels now

@neatoketo6238 6 жыл бұрын

What do you think about LOW FERRITIN? What's causing it, and what's the best way to remedy it? It seems VERY common to be low as I know a lot of people (self included) that come back below the normal range. My best friend (with normal iron levels) has a consistent problem with low ferritin and has to have iron IVs every 6-7 MONTHS to get her levels up. Within a few days, she starts feeling much more energetic and upbeat, but over time it gets low again. I worry about the iron IVs being too oxidizing, but there's no doubt they help her feel better.

@briarrose3687 5 жыл бұрын

Neato Keto This is very interesting and I’ve been wondering the same thing. I have very low ferritin and yet I’m very aware of the dangers of iron. There seems to be theories flying around but I can’t make much sense out of them.

@Peachypooh949 4 жыл бұрын

Im low too how do we increase it?

@carl8568 4 жыл бұрын

@@briarrose3687 Low stomach acid can be a cause according to my research. You need HCl to break down the proteins. Also, an infection of some type could be the cause.. but, bear in mind an infection can cause a false high for ferritin. Some parasites thrive on iron too.

@WahlVids 2 жыл бұрын

My aunt has that and said her hematologist says ferritin is just iron storage. So if it's low then it's possible there's not enough iron in your diet. She has to take iron supplements to get her ferritin numbers up and it worked.

@kryptofreak74 2 жыл бұрын

@Michele Diamond How did your infusions go? Any side effects?

@carl8568 4 жыл бұрын

I had high ferritin (hemochromatosis) but the (terrible) hematologist I saw ran my ferritin into the ground with a very aggressive venesection schedule. I'm still trying to claw my way back to normal levels after 3 years of having suboptimal ferritin levels. My high ferritin/iron riddled body could run rings around my current self. I could train olympic weightlifting for hours at a time with high ferritin, but now my strength, energy & motivation have dropped significantly.

@carl8568 3 жыл бұрын

@This Is Alex I've got my ferritin levels up now, I aim for between 100-150.

@johnpreston230 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have high level of Ferritin. 450. What should I do?

@baby-pq2cr Жыл бұрын

Hi, did you manage to reduce the ferritin level and how please

@carl8568 Жыл бұрын

@@baby-pq2cr Are you joking.

@Rene-uz3eb Жыл бұрын

Alright I think I figured out the snag on my deironing trail, ie gout resurfacing a bit, after having disappeared for months. My adherence to only low iron foods, which for me is lots of dairy and fruits, along with chelation, led to copper deficiency even though I took supps. I took two copper pills today making sure not to eat fruit (vitamin C impedes absorbtion) or dairy (calcium impedes absorbtion) or any other supplements while taking it and voila, gout gone few hours later and I did several dozen pull ups.

@Rene-uz3eb Жыл бұрын

Def was it. My brain fog very much lifting. My new protocol is now to put in a pause in chelation while staying on the low iron diet, reasoning that chelation works on the iron in the blood, and unless you don't have hemachromatosis it takes a while to tease out iron from cell storage. And of course at some point you want some iron in your blood so it can to its work. The second part is to take copper by itself and while not taking dairy or vitamin C at the same time

@angelao1953 2 ай бұрын

Recently was taken off of iron supplements. My uptake was high, I have recently quit drinking coffee/no caffeine anymore and I eat a lot of red meat. My right knee and ankle/foot have also begun hurting almost daily. I'd like to try the inositol hexaphosphate IP6, but what dose and amount do you recommend taking? Also, is it better to take it at a certain time of the day? Thank you!!! I hope this helps with what seems to be iron overload in my joints.

@yellowmustanglover 2 ай бұрын

Great Video! Clear Concise and to the point. I was told only blood removal will remove iron. I am waiting on results to diagnose "Hemochromatosis". i have high iron. Could your method decrease my iron to a healthy level?

@mrmrlee 2 ай бұрын

You can reduce your iron intake, but to remove iron from organs phlebotomies are used. This creates an iron deficit in the blood, so excess iron will be pulled out of the organs to compensate. Sometimes this process will take months or years.