How to Take Iron Supplements for Restless Legs Syndrome

Andy Berkowski, MD of ReLACS Health describes how iron supplements can be taken most effectively in patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS).

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What are the target iron levels for RLS, you ask?

[seankearney]

He’s correct….lower dose with vitamin c, on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning. Worked great for me.

[jimmysmad]

Ive just watched your video. Ive had rls since i was a kid am nearly 50 now and its getting worse i can hardly get any sleep anymore and feeling suicidal. Am going to try iron tablets. Hopefully it wll work

[Aurla-R-D]

Hello, Thank you for this informative video. Would taking desiccated liver capsules be an effective alternative to iron supplementation (as liver is high in iron)? Many thanks, All best wishes

[Moonbirdskies]

What about taking Folate? Does this help?

[barndog]

Had rls since I was around 13-15, now I’m 27 I just tried iron for the last month and it’s completely vanished haha

[Wealthofhealth_CD]

How does one take the iron on an empty stomach if they get sick doing that?

[cptbrncls]

Iron in the blood isn't the issue though right? It's the iron levels in the brain and they don't necessarily respond to dosing high on iron. That's my understanding of it anyway.

[nirvana]

hello sir, could you please suggest which form of Magnesium would be helpful in treating Restless Leg Syndrome? Thank you in advance !

[kaybaby]

Iron is the only thing that helps my RLS

[Tinyteacher]

RLS is way worse than pain! I freak out if I feel a twinge. I even get it in my arms when I don’t have Ropinerole!
WHAT?! Did I hear him say to relax? You absolutely can relax when TBIs is going on!
Lost the credibility in my mind!

[elizabethluetzow]

You need iron that can pass thru the blood brain barrier.Taking more iron makes RLS worse as your body is flooded.