Iron Deficiency Symptoms and Causes of Anemia – Dr.Berg

What are the symptoms and causes of iron deficiency and anemia? Here's what you need to know!

Timestamps
0:00 Iron deficiency and anemia: symptoms and causes
0:14 Anemia symptoms
0:48 Causes of anemia
3:04 Inflammation and low iron
4:29 How to get rid of chronic inflammation

In this video, we're going to talk about iron deficiency and anemia symptoms and causes.

Let's start by taking a look at the symptoms of low iron and anemia. Take a look. Low iron symptoms include:
1. Fatigue
2. Paleness
3. Brittle nails
4. Grooved nails
5. Hair loss/hair thinning
6. Twitching
7. Irritation
8. PICA
9. Ice cravings
10. Restless legs syndrome

Now let's look at the causes of low iron and anemia. Take a look. Low iron causes include:
1. Excessive menstruation
2. Ulcers
3. Hemorrhoids
4. Colon cancer
5. Diet/veganism
6, Antibiotics
7. Low stomach acidity
8. Malabsorption
9. Inflammation

Keep in mind that you would have to consume a tremendous amount of plants to get enough iron in your diet. The best sources of iron are seafood, red meat, poultry, eggs, and even insects.

When you are stick, your body locks up iron, so it isn't used for the growth of pathogenic microbes.

Chronic inflammation can deprive your whole body of iron. The more chronic inflammation you have, the more anemia you can be.

Unfortunately, taking iron doesn't fix this situation. Instead, you have to address the root cause of the inflammation. Fasting and vitamin D are the best ways to attack chronic inflammation.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, 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.

Disclaimer:
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 helped you learn about the symptoms and causes of iron deficiency and anemia. I'll see you in the next video.

[robeeenz]

This video is spot on. Thank you. I was iron deficient (without anemia) and my symptoms became severe. I couldn’t drive (couldn’t judge space), had fatigue, dizziness, migraines, shortness of breath, restless legs, brain fog, exercise intolerance… and more. 12 doctors and 3 emergency rooms couldn’t figure it out. I googled nonstop every day because I thought I was going to die. Doctors wanted to send me to a neurologist. I misdiagnosed myself a few times (I gave up on doctors) and finally came across “iron deficiency without anemia” by esa soppi, and the causes fit me like a glove. I had heavy periods, I was a vegetarian for 9 years, I was taking a PPI (low stomach acid- don’t get me started on this- PPI for GERD which was really low stomach acid). I got so much better about day 4 of taking 150mg of iron twice a day, and every month new symptoms would disappear that I didn’t even know was related. It was all so terrifying and I’m so thankful I figured it out. I don’t know how many women are out there who haven’t figured it out but it sure depresses me!

[jangy]

I was always tired for some reason regardless of the lifestyle changes I've made. Even if I got enough sleep, exercised, etc... I went to the doctor and got blood tested and told me that my iron level was low.

[NoOne-uhvu]

Vegans going into full denial mode in a second

[lovepeace]

Always take iron supplements at the different time than calcium supplements or food high on calcium. Calcium and iron compete for the same receptors in the body so, consuming calcium at the same time as an iron supplement can inhibit the absorption of the iron.
For iron absorption it's best to take iron with vitamin C to empty stomach or with food low on calcium and fibre.

[makiyaki]

Omg my friends allways make fun of me because i crave ice, so i literally sit there with a bowl of ice cubes ... 🥶 and i know that I actually need more iron... never knew that there was a conection between these two things😂

[nomdeplume]

My hemoglobin is fine but my ferritin is 23 😮... its been a nightmare... it all came to ahead 7 weeks ago. Ive lost 40 lbs, cant get out of bed, heart palpitations, muscle contractions, chest pain, loss of appetite, skin flushing, ocular migraines, headaches, lethargy, dehydration, EXTREME back pain and chest pain... if anyome has these Symptoms GET UR FERRITIN CHECKED. Even if youre hemoglobin is fine your ferritin can be extremely low.

[meganm]

Low stomach acid should be NO.1 on the list....

It is truly staggering that over 1 billion people worldwide have iron deficiency anaemia, myself included (although I am healing from it), but if you look at the diets of these 1 billion people and did a survey on where these people lived, I think you would find one of two scenarios;
-Firstly, those who have iron deficiency in sub- Saharan Africa are living in extreme poverty, with limited or no access to proper food, and are therefore chronically deficient in a LOT of nutrients, not just iron.
This is NOT their fault, of course. This problem is not caused by them, nor can it be fixed by them unfortunately.
- Secondly, the second category of people are those in the developed world, in countries like America, UK, Australia who have an iron problem despite an excess of food consumption and nutrients in the diet. These people, including formerly myself, eat proper meals with enough nutrients and have low iron sometimes for years, yet are totally ignorant of its causes.
The causes of low iron is the diet, and specifically, an excess of SUGAR in the diet.

It is not lack of red meat or heavy periods. Yes, these certainly contribute to low iron, but they are not the sole cause.

That is why not every woman with a heavy period or every vegetarian is anaemic.

If you have had low iron for years, and live in the developed world with an abundance of nutrients and food, you really have to go back to your diet.

If you are eating too much sugar, your stomach levels will naturally be less acidic. You need a stable stomach acid level to break down the nutrients in your food, including iron.

The body naturally doesn't absorb much iron from the foods we eat anyway and that is normal. As women over the age of 18 years, we must eat 18mg of iron daily to absorb the measly 1.8mg that the body actually needs.

The body works hard to absorb any and all iron you are giving it, but it cannot function properly if you fill up with high sugar foods.

Secondly, the impact of stress also affects how iron is absorbed in the body. Stress also lowers stomach acid levels, which inhibits iron absorption.

So many people in Western society eat high sugar, processed diets AND have high stress levels, so knowing what you now know, is it any wonder that we contribute to the 1 billion plus people worldwide who are iron deficient?

This video is helpful, and does identify some contributing causes, but if you can't work out the root cause of the issue, sugar and stress, it doesn't really matter about the other contributing factors.

Also...I want to add that calcium blocks iron absorption. So if your diet is partial to calcium rich foods, like mine was, such as chocolate and cheese, you may want to cut back on these foods slightly and see how your iron levels improve and much better you truly feel.

Thank you and I hope this benefits someone.

Being anaemic is so debilitating and has caused me fatigue beyond what I can put into words. I wouldn't wish that upon my worst enemy.

[lvl.socialdistancewarrio]

Surprised he didn't mention organ meats like beef liver. That's a powerhouse.

[MissSeems]

Dr Berg can you do a video about Ferritin vs hemoglobin vs rbc? what happens if you have normal hemoglobin and rbc but really low ferritin? how do you correct this?

[EasyHomeopathy]

Dear dr you forgot to add one main thing that with Out vitamin C iron absorption will be very poor ...

[vansan]

I fast, do Keto, drink no more than 1 cup of coffee a day, and also stay very active with running and skiing. I don’t have heavy periods anymore, so am baffled by my low iron levels. I eat red meat at least 3x weekly. One thing that wasn’t mentioned in the video is running or an abundance of exercise as a cause. My symptoms always pick up the more active I am and it’s very difficult to keep up with, with diet alone.

[chingkamsangma]

You are definitely right. My father eats clay when he was about to passed away I was only 13 at that time I didn't know why he was craving for the clay he told me to get some clay feel gross. But now I know its iron dificiency. Thank you doctor God will bless you and your family 😊

[capricegeorge]

Asked docs and few other experts why I craved chalk. Discovered I had dangerously low iron. Blood transfusion and iron infusion fixed that problem, and pica went away.

[JimmyThePinecone]

I have been watching Doctor Berg's videos for some time, and I can confirm how important these topics are regarding inflammation and anemia. I was able to help a dear friend eho had a plethora of issues, she had: fibromyalgia, allergies to all sorts of things, bad anemia, no nail growth, muscle deterioration, and a variety of other inflammation related issues.
2 months later of one meal a day of nutrient dense foods, vitamins (vitamin d, and magnesium especially), lower stress surrounding, and light excercises she is now cured of her inflammation and autoimmune disease.
Dr. Berg is doing good work here and the information/tools he provides can be invaluable in a practical sense to living a better life.

[MiLitioN]

Mercury exposure can also cause iron deficiency. If you have amalgams in your mouth they can cause an array of health complications.

[BS-dqkz]

I know I’m iron deficient but this is all me me me!!!! The fatigue, being very pale(I stay out of the sun too though), hair loss, very swollen ankles(I heard that can be part of iron deficiency), irritation, restless legs, eating ice for years, brittle nails, and I get ulcers in my mouth badly. My gosh, this man is a genius. I have to watch his other links on it!

[mermerkc]

Thank you Dr.Berg, love you from iraq!

[Blackfire]

Pls make a detailed video abt chronic Inflammation anemia ASAP like u said doc 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[TheHappyPantry]

Thank you so much Dr Berg!! You’re amazing and my favourite activity is to binge watch your videos over and over again!! 😍😍 because of you I started having turmeric and apple cider every day and that changed my life

[yourhusbandismyboyfriend]

I have chronic issues with this. My arms and legs are so fatigued when my hemoglobin is low. I have to get blood transfusions at least once a quarter. It’s so draining—but I absolutely cannot function when my blood is low. I have so much trouble walking, it’s very painful. I have pain in my legs and I get so winded, if only walking a couple of feet.