How to Increase Iron Absorption – Dr. Berg

Find out about the surprising connection between vitamin C and iron.

0:00 Introduction: Vitamin C and iron
0:10 Heme iron vs. non-heme iron
0:29 Vitamin C and iron absorption
0:39 Foods with vitamin C
1:14 Avoid these types of iron

In this video, we’re going to talk about the relationship between vitamin C and iron. There are two types of iron: heme iron and non-heme iron. Heme iron comes from animal sources and non-heme iron comes from plant sources. Non-heme iron is not absorbed by the body as well as heme iron.

Consuming foods high in vitamin C alongside iron can help increase iron absorption. It’s best to consume foods with vitamin C, rather than synthetic forms of vitamin C like those found in vitamin C supplements. Some of the best sources of vitamin C are lemons, berries, and bell peppers.

Vitamin C is especially important if you’re getting your iron from plant sources. Avoid synthetic sources of iron like ferric oxide and ferric hydroxide.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
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, 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 helps you understand the relationship between vitamin C and iron. I’ll see you in the next video.

[k-vols]

Moringa oleifera is very very high in iron! A tree used in India, Africa, to recover malnutrition. It has also very high vitamin C. I used it with a probiotic and trace minerals to help raise the RBC of a friend to normal levels after dr treated for almost 20 yrs of anemia. She had gut issues which blocked mineral absorption to probiotics can be very imperative. Moringa should be vivid green and not dull grayed or browning. Extremely high nutrient profile and very affordable to most. It raised in 7 weeks so watch carefully. Also helps balance blood sugar and bp. Great video

[cwsing]

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[edchristie]

Love Dr Berg's videos. He explains things so well. I feel like I'm in a medical class getting a grade A education.

[Abrakadabrato]

Indian Goosebery or Amla is most concentrated source of Vitamin C ..Ayurveda have a process to make Bhasma (ash) out of Iron called Mandoor and Zinc Ash called Yashad..the process of making ash makes it more bio available..also the quantity to have this bhasma is typically around a pinch 100mg

[shayshay]

Thank you for sharing such important information.Your very good at delivering information in a way that is easy to understand.

[MariquitainSweden]

Thank you Dr. E. Berg for this so important info. ! I´ve taken an iron (sometimes in the form of liquid or pill...) in my entire life, because my body cldnt. produce a high quality redblood cells...
Since i watched this i started to eat food that rich in iron instead w/ lemon, raspberry & bellp.

[thuywu]

Hello drBerg, every day I watch your video it seems to be i am going to school. Thankful dr Berg for your teaching

[philippereis]

Hi Dr.Berg, could you do a video on black beans on keto/OMAD ?? Thank you so much for all your videos, I’ve been losing weight without any sacrifices!!!

[bronzeriver]

Please do a medical check-up for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as your symptoms may be originating from a Hiatal Hernia and/or an H. pylori infection (this is the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers - I had to do an endoscopy with biopsy to confirm this as it did not show in my blood or stool even though it was in my stomach). You would be surprised how problems with your gastrointestinal tract affect your overall well-being. Symptoms may include unexplained weight loss and difficulty gaining weight, iron deficiency, anemia, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite, shortness of breath, sudden severe cold, palpitations (high pulse), high blood pressure or even slightly low blood pressure.

[lutherl]

Great topic and video.. thank you Dr Berg

[bobGmitter]

Heme works much faster. I also use copper glycinate and camu camu vit c.

[ElijahPerrin]

I've noticed a majority of my veggies contain high amounts of vitamin C, would there be a reason you would recommend fruit based vitamin C over say spinach or other veggie sources? I assume it is for higher amounts of vitamin C.

[d-day]

Hey Dr. Berg could you please do a video with your thoughts about the Carnivore (meat/animal product only) diet? It seems to be gaining a lot of traction on the internet and I think there might be some merit to it. Would be interested to hear your take on it.

[lj]

what iron tab brand would you recommend? I have low Iron and so I need to take a supplement as eating good foods high in iron is not enough. I think it is an absorption issue. I do love fresh lemons in water however I do not take it regularly only about a few times a week.

[shirlb]

Should I take kelp with Levothyroxine?

[cindyhays]

Dr. Berg. My iron saturation has been low for years. What does that mean? Should I be worried?

[jimmiller]

I'm not vegan and am low on iron.
How do I absorb more from the meat I eat?
Berries, lemons with it? Other ideas for me?
Just thirty seconds for that would have been great.
Would be nice for you to suggest ways to gain weight for those of us who don't have enough.
For sure there's not enough on that.

[GazalaKazi]

Does calcium affect absorption of iron?

[sharonapoppema]

Why should you not take synthetic vitamin C?

[zj]

Thanks a lot Dr Berg for your short but very helpful video 🙏🙏