Dr. Paul Mason - 'How iron deficiency and inflammation can make you fat - a female perspective' 

NHS? I seem to have problem with this doctors, as they follow flawed guidelines and majority don't even pick up a study. Just soak in whatever thrown at them. Amount of times I had to correct doctors diagnose about my health... : D

I don’t know what kind of tea she is taking but I was told that caffeinated tea can inhibit the absorption of iron.

Tea can inhibit absorbtion

could be malabsorption causing low iron (SIBO, dysbiosis, Leaky Gut), if so, Keto won't work until gut issues are healed.

Drank green tea for 7 years everyday & had extremely bad anemia the whole time. I stopped it for 2 weeks and my iron levels were normal after years.

Nathan Morris Absolutely I totally agree. Paul presents information very well!

Yes, very clear, measured, and so knowledgeable!

@@lorettadillon-ham1574 No

When you do, can I have one please? :)

Who is we?

Wow sounds so similar to me right now it’s been really tough 😔 !! Doctors kept telling me anxiety and depression as well smh hope all is well with you !

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Wow!! Your story sounds like mine. I hospitalized 7 times bc of high bp and heart rate. The hostipal only answer was bring the bp down. They saw i was anemic and never checked my ferritin levels. Found out my doctor never checked my iron or ferritin level after 7 years. I resulted in going to a naturopaticn doctor, told her my symptoms and figured out the problem without having my labs. I've had several iron infusions but my ferritin drops after my cycle. Im still trying to discover the best iron supplement. My body is still trying to recovery after a year. I'm definitely filing a complaint with the medical board bc these doctors need to be head accountable. All the best to you.

Wowww really, your story sounds like mines. So I’m a 14 year old girl and cry everyday about my weight. I have all the symptoms of anemia, my hands and feet would even turn the shade purple sometimes that’s how severe it was. Just a few weeks ago I had to do a surgery for my back but before that they said I had another problem, which was my heart rate, blood pressure and iron. Every doctor I went to saif I had that but I didn’t take it serious back then. I thought I had a condition called hypothyroidism since they are similar in many ways. Also I had gained a lot of weight the last couple of years after losing weight, it’s not easy to lose it the same back then, due to low iron and blood pressure, and I would only eat usually less than 1,000 calories a day since I feel full after that, and I exceeded alotttt. I do weightlifting a few times, walk more than 10,000 steps a day, and always do HIIT. And my weight would still increase and I get frustrated 😢I am currently taking 3 pills of iron daily, todays the 3rd day. And I am scared. Any tips?

🥺❤️😘 Awh

Thanks

How do you increase your copper and iron?

Copper toxicity is also a cause of fatigue/weakness - copper needs to be monitored very closely. Women tend to carry excess copper.

@@sidmichael1158 In food: liver is a top source of both.

I read that ascorbic acid can effect copper in a bad way.

Did you see another doctor? That seemed like negligence

Mine is 8 and I'm PREGNANT but my doctor still won't get me an infusion.

Same. It's really hard to find a doctor who will treat low ferritin.

It helps that he properly tests, and pursues potential issues. A standard allopathic doctor is more likely to blame the patient stating they are cheating on their diet.

in the U.S., you can't.

@@KJB0001 Not true. Iron infusions are hella expensive because of Big Pharm's greed, but you can get them. Venofer, Injectofer, etc. There are a ton here.

Here they wait until you are completely anemic.

@@carascottvo free in australia

I knew you could get them. My friend who works for Kaiser got one recently.

But he's telling women that it's best to cook when they're aroused. That makes no sense. 8:53

I have a similar situation although I eat chicken, fish, beef, elk and organ meat my levels remain low. I'm hoping that supplementing with spleen will raise my levels as my doctor is pressuring me to get an iron transfusion and it's not something I want to do considering what is actually in the transfusion. The main symptoms I have is ice cravings and fatigue...although at times it's seems more mental as my job is stressful. I also plan to add additional B2 to see if it helps. I definitely do not need to gain weight... Are your levels high enough to give blood?

Are you drinking anything that is caffeinated? I was told that can inhibit the absorption of iron.

People with thyroid issues often have low stomach acid which interferes with absorption of nutrients like minerals and vitamins. Overall Gut health is not balanced. Certain meds inhibit absorption as well.

Lisa Trembath how’s it working?

Update

Hi Lisa could you update me on your condition now? What supplements have you used and has it worked for you? I have iron deficiency too.

Which iron tablets do you take?

For all of you struggling to get your iron levels up .... red meat, cooked spinach and iron supplements wasn't enough for me... what worked for me was a daily desiccated liver supplement paired with vitamin c supplement.

A lot of iron supplements include vitamin C so you don't need to buy it separately.

Hi, just to clarify the iron infusion took a whole 12 hours to infuse?

@@MystiqueRoz 12 was the lab result showing the low ferritin.

How do you get an iron infusion? Do you have to go to a GP?

Who told you that you can't eat red meat with ulcerative colitis? That is miss-information

Infusion is given through IV takes 30 minutes. I go to a hematology office

@@bmpvw meat is greater!!

@@bmpvw meat is much higher in heme iron which is much more bioavailable.

@@bmpvw did they count oxalates and phytic acid lmao

@@bmpvw i think you forgot about liver, not to mention how iron in vegetables are absorbed much less than in meat. there's facts, and then there's the science that makes those facts relative

Which one is higher in iron beef or lamb?

or gut malabsorption aka Dysbiosis, Leaky Gut, SIBO etc

Is it related? I had iodine deficiency for years, my body temperature was low, I had groiter. Last year decided to pay close attention to my health. Fix it. My body temperature went to 37°c then to 36,6°. My neck is very slim now. Found iron deficiency.

Hi did you experience loss of appetite and nausea and chills also?

Did you check full B12 panel, homocysteine, urine MMA, serum folate, as well. To get accurate B12 reading one has to have no supplementation for 4 months. Even multi-vitamins or energy drink that are fortified with B12 can skew results.

Why did you gain weight after iron infusion. I thought correcting iron level helped lose weight?

Can I ask what symptoms you were or are experiencing?

Statins do more harm then good...consume organic foods to reduce bad cholesterol like ginger, garlic,turmeric,black pepper etc..do some research..😊

Turmeric blocks iron absorption. Use it carefully.

@@laengles citation?

Have you lost weight since then ? I’m at the same point

tannins are in tea only

@@gingerjones5387 Examples of food sources of condensed tannins are: coffee, tea, wine, grapes, cranberries, strawberries, blueberries, apples, apricots, barley, peaches, dry fruits, mint, basil, rosemary etc.

@@gingerjones5387 but tannins are in coffee ?

@@listening2all whats the use of living

How do you feel :]

I just had a blood test, still waiting for my doc appointment and I struggle with weight loss too. Did the medication helped with the extra fat you gained ?

Best source is beef liver. I had liver once as a kid - and swore never again. More than 30 years later, I decided to try again. It took me less than a week to start craving it. I honestly believe I was so deficient in several vitamins, as well as iron, that I had to have it. And then I started buying grass Fed. For awhile, I was eating about a pound a week, not recommended long term. Another thing about liver is its so nutrient dense, if not overcooked, you will not get hungry for six or seven hours .Gradually my craving for it decreased; I usually eat a pound in ten to fourteen days.

@@akasuzq1970 " not recommended long term" why not?

@@akasuzq1970 I really should try liver again, my husband would be so happy to cook it for me :)

@@zambrocca too much vitamin A, I think

How do you make liver taste good? I am struggling getting past the metallic taste

Does magnesium treat iron deficiency though?

How often doesnt it work?

Magnesium for inflammation? Please elaborate :)

@@museitup4741 I think this answers your question: therootcauseprotocol.com/

@@HaZeNathan I'll tag you with this also, in case you don't see my reply to Muse It Up. I think this answers everything about magnesium. The site used to be called GotMag. therootcauseprotocol.com/

Have you had a gut biome test? Your problem may very well be related to low Faecalifacterium prausnitzii, which is needed for ferritin/iron metabolism, and which would certainly have been lowered by the antibiotics. Craving ice is a symptom of low iron and/or zinc. In a study, F. prausnitzii plus another bacteria plus yogurt bacteria increased iron up to 12-fold. Also, iron supplements actually decrease F. prausnitzii! “F. prausnitzii is considered as one of the most important bacterial indicators of a healthy gut.” It lowers triglycerides, increases insulin sensitivity, increases muscle mass, helps with leaky gut, decreases adipose (fat) tissue inflammation, increases arachidonic acid (an essential fat that’s necessary for gut health), and enhances mitochondrial respiration (energy!). This is probably in part because it produces the ketone butyrate, needed for gut energy, and 70% of our heart, liver, kidney, and muscle energy. Low F. prausnitzii is found with IBD, celiac, diabetes, fatty liver, and obesity. F. prausnitzii is increased with whole grain sourdough rye bread, cayenne, lingonberries (but not with blueberries), pectin, more vacuum cleaning(?), and these probiotics: Lactobacillus gasseri, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and Bifidobacterium longum (F. prausnitzii itself can’t be taken as a supplement). Many common meds and supplements lower F. prausnitzii: anti-biotics!, proton-pump inhibitors, omega 3 supplements/fish oil/fish only-no meat-diet, a gluten-free/low FODMAP diet, a high meat diet, flaxseeds and flaxseed oil (more omega 3 fats), essential oils, and smoking. When omega 3 fats are high, they lower levels of the essential fat arachidonic acid, and when F. prausnitzii is low, arachidonic acid is low. Importantly, people with higher levels of arachidonic acid have less inflammation. Arachidonic acid is also critical for fighting infections (including lung infections!) and for intestinal health, so it could be a very beneficial supplement for you. Arachidonic acid is highest in liver, egg yolks (esp. duck), bacon fat, and poultry. Glycine, which tastes like sugar, is also very beneficial for gut health. I sweeten my decaf coffee or yogurt with glycine. F. prausnitzii thrives only in an alkaline environment, so adding a tablespoon of malt vinegar at every meal is a good idea. All of these things will be very helpful for many other health problems as well. Also the ketogenic diet, which is anti-inflammatory, was shown to raise F. prausnitzii, specifically due to the increase in saturated fats. My keto diet, which is mainly based on traditional Northern European foods, includes-at every meal-a slice of whole grain sourdough rye bread (it's low in gluten and very digestible) spread with chevre, plus vinegar, cayenne, and MCT oil (these keep you in ketosis) added to meat/fish/eggs/sheep's milk yogurt or goat cheddar cheese (digestible) and vegetables. Butyrate is also in cheese (cheddar) and butter, but not in plant-based cheese, margarine, or plant oils. In fact, the plant fat linoleic acid, in oils, peanut butter, nuts, seeds, wheat, quinoa, avocado and olive oil, is a huge problem because linoleic acid lowers good gut bacteria. So, it's best to avoid these foods. In addition, estrogenic chemicals lower ferritin by binding to the amino acids serine and threonine. Estrogenic chemicals include bisphenol A, pesticides (including Roundup), birth control hormones, fragrances, and more, so they should be avoided, if possible. Serine and threonine (and lysine, glycine and histidine) were found to be low with obesity, and all of these can be taken as supplements-I do (threonine tastes a bit like maple syrup or salted caramel, and it's also needed for gut health). Zinc is also needed for gut health and much more, and is low with obesity, so it's an important supplement. I looked into this whole issue for my sister, so I had a lot of notes! She’s also on the keto diet and the supplements that I described, and really loves it-she feels so much better in many ways! It’s an easy and delicious diet-I highly recommend it! I don't have a medical or nutrition degree, but I have a masters in architecture.

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@@joantendler6518 this is so informative! Thank you for sharing! I struggle w low iron and can eat less than 1000k a day and exercise and my body doesn’t lose weight. I also don’t eat many carbs so I’m wondering if my gut flora is off since I’m sick of doing fasts and extreme measures to see any change in my scale!

​@@joantendler6518 I had to copy and paste your awesome comments. full of pure health Gems.

​@@anastasia3069 you're definitely undereating. exercise on top of it. not enough fuel in the cells.

Was that on top of your vegan time?

@@cassieoz1702 I went vegan thereafter. I felt so bad on that keto regimen that by introducing whole food carbs I felt much better, at first. Destroyed my gut and much more, later. I have lab tests of both experiments (one year each) and the common things to both are: lower ferritine, lower red cells' count, lower iron, higher fasting glucose (85-94 vs. 75 on a meat based diet), high triglycerydes (80 keto, 100 vegan, vs 47). Of course food is not everything but if nutrition is lacking so is the ability to excercise (I do quite a lot of sport for my age) which also keeps these values on check. Since the vegan diet removed any cheese/milk, despite being a mess for the lack of nutrition, got me at "better" energy levels initially than a cheese/veggie/butter keto. So if you have a good buffer of nutrition you can sustain it for a month or two, during summer maybe. Fruits with some meat is better than keto fat bombs for sure. No doubt that the inflamation derived from food intolerance was high on the keto. Also too much veggies that bind iron and the lot of oxalates in them, probably. Meat is my body's preferred food for sure, no need of lab tests: no bloating, no crashes, no flu during winter, fast recovery after excercise. Never get nauseated by it, never. Stilll eating some yogurt for calcium thou, and eggs and occasionally veggies/starch. And some raw-milk aged cheeses, but less is better than more, can feel it immediatly after eating. On this regimen since more than one year and continue. No reason to stop by now

Be worried. Way to low optimal levels are around 70

Optimal ferritin level is 100-130.

sous vide

What! Cook in plastic?

Yes

How is your insulin response? What other causes could their be for inflammation? You may have been exposed to toxic mold. So many possibilities.

You can always do some fasting to reduce inflammation 🤷‍♀️

You can always do some fasting to reduce inflammation 🤷‍♀️

I read somewhere that coffee can reduce iron absorption by up to 90%. Also my doctor told me to avoid tea and coffee when she prescribed me iron supplements.

HEAVY METALS

I’m also having a iron infusion next week

Parasitic bacterial infection.

Yes, it probably would.

definitely.

Prolonged like 1 year per say?

what is the correlation between peanuts/sugar/oil and Iron levels?

I wonder if the fiber and oxalates in the peanut butter were compromising iron absorption. I’m definitely finding a link between fiber and anemia in my personal experience.