Iron Deficiency – Functions, Symptoms, & Causes Explained By Dr. Berg

Find out what causes one of the world’s most prevalent nutrient deficiencies. Just so you know, my full line of high-quality supplements is available on Amazon — search Dr. Berg Supplements. Take Dr. Berg's Advanced Evaluation Quiz: http://bit.ly/EvalQuiz Timestamps 0:00 Introduction: Iron deficiency 0:11 Iron function 0:50 Iron deficiency symptoms 1:32 How much iron do you need? 3:01 Iron deficiency causes In this video, we’re going to talk about iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. Iron is involved in: • Oxygen transport through the blood • Energy production • DNA synthesis • Hemoglobin • Myoglobin • Neuroglobin • T-lymphocyte Symptoms of low iron include: • Fatigue • Increased heart rate • Rapid breathing • Low endurance • Restless legs syndrome (RLS) • Poor concentration or ADD • Poor memory The average person needs about 8mg of iron each day. Post-menopausal women need 18mg per day, and pregnant women need 27mg per day. Animal sources of iron are far more absorbable than plant sources. It is much easier to get iron from meat, chicken, and fish. To absorb iron, you also need: • Vitamin A • Copper • Zinc Avoid iron supplements made from ferrous oxide. Instead, get your iron from natural food sources. Avoid taking calcium supplements with your iron supplements because it can block the absorption of iron. Instead, take calcium a couple of hours after you take iron. Low iron can cause poor conversion of T4 to T3 (thyroid hormones). The most common causes of iron deficiency include: • Celiac disease • IBS • Low stomach acidity • Gastric bypass • Inflammation • Phytic acid (legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds) • Soy • Vegan diets 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. Follow Me On Social Media: Facebook: https://bit.ly/FB-DrBerg Instagram: https://bit.ly/IG-DrBerg TikTok: https://bit.ly/TikTok-DrBerg ABOUT DR. BERG: https://www.drberg.com/dr-eric-berg/bio 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. #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketosis Thanks for watching. I hope this helped explain the symptoms and causes of iron deficiency. I’ll see you in the next video.