Iron Deficiency Anemia: Symptoms, Root Causes, and Strategies to Optimize Iron Absorption

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Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad, MD is board-certified in Internal Medicine and founder of OC Integrative Medicine in Orange County, California. In this video, she explains the common symptoms of iron deficiency, the best lab tests to diagnose iron deficiency, and the most common root causes of iron deficiency. What's the difference between heme and nonheme iron? Learn tips to improve iron absorption from your food. What are the facilitators and inhibitors of iron absorption? What probiotic species in the gut microbiome can help improve iron absorption? What are the best options for iron supplementation? Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Symptoms of Iron Deficiency 02:18 Peripheral Smear 03:05 Physical Exam Findings 03:30 Ferritin and Iron Labs 05:32 Causes of Iron Deficiency 08:56 Poor Absorption of Iron 11:38 Gastrointestinal Bleeding 13:30 SIBO 14:08 Heme vs. Nonheme Iron 15:39 Facilitators and Inhibitors of Iron Absorption 17:20 Iron Supplements 18:54 Iron Infusion 20:06 Gut Microbiome and Iron Absorption 21:05 Excess Iron 21:59 Case Example 22:57 Key Points 🧡 Shop for Supplements by Dr. Rajsree: https://dr-rajsrees-public-supplement-store.myshopify.com/ ➡️ Watch Dr. Rajsree's video on Estrogen Dominance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqmz0ul0EhY ➡️ Watch Dr. Rajsree's video on H. Pylori: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-VNzhtiKpc&t=242s ➡️ Watch Dr. Rajsree's video on SIBO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WPv2FijZ5s&t=437s ➡️ Watch Dr. Rajsree's video on SIBO Herbal Protocol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHATkKdznIA&t=665s Featured Studies: 📉 Iron Absorption: Factors, Limitations and Improvement Methods https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35755397/ 📉 Effect of Tea and Other Dietary Factors on Iron Absorption https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11029010/ 📉 Proton Pump Inhibitors Block Iron Absorption https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31669099/ 📉 The Effect of Oral Ferrous Bisglycinate on Hemoglobin and Ferritin https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36728680/ 📉 Iron Deficiency Anemia: Pathophysiology, Assessment, Practical Managment https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34996762/ 📉 Review and Meta-Analysis on Probiotics Species and Iron Absorption https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31816981/ 📉 The Dark Side of Iron, a Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36079734/ 📉 The Effects of Ferrous Bisglycinate https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36728680/ 📉 Lactobacillus Plantarum in Iron Absorption https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29236734/ 📉 Hepcidin and Iron Deficiency in Obesity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37541648/ ⭐Learn more about her practice here: https://oc-integrative-medicine.com/ 💙 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ocintegrativemedicine/ 💚 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_rajsree_nambudripad/ 💌 Sign up for Dr. Rajsree's weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dPFHUb 📦Dr Rajsree's Amazon Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr_rajsree_nambudripad This information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and other material contained in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or medical supplement approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you viewed in this video. No physician-patient relationship is created by this video or the information provided. Furthermore, neither Rajsree Nambudripad, MD nor any contributor to this video, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.