Prescribing iron supplementation is unfortunately routine in most doctor's offices. Such supplements are often prescribed uncritically, even in cases of mild anemia, where simple dietary changes are often sufficient. Unfortunately, knowledge about how harmful such supplements can be to the intestines and what serious side effects they can cause is quite little widespread. ==================================== EPISODE SPONSOR — MIĘSNA PACZKA ⤵️ https://miesnapaczka.pl/ Order organic meat straight to your home with a 10% discount with the code BARTOSZ10. ========================= TIMESTAGS 00:00 – Iron deficiency. 03:26 – What does the body need iron for? English: 03:50 – Iron supplementation. 07:38 – When does iron supplementation make sense? 09:02 – How do we absorb iron? 11:30 – What role does the small intestine play in iron absorption? 12:45 – What is the daily iron loss? 13:07 – How much iron do we absorb per day? 13:35 – Iron and homeostasis. 17:40 – How does insulin resistance affect iron levels? 18:49 – Excessive stomach acidification. 20:34 – What forms of iron are there? 22:19 – What form does iron come in supplements? 26:45 – How common are side effects of iron supplementation? 28:49 – What side effects are most common? 33:39 – What serious side effects can occur? 37:05 – At what doses of iron do side effects occur? 39:59 – Is iron supplementation worse than antibiotics. 42:31 – Dysbiosis and iron. 44:56 – Where does slowed intestinal transit come from? 49:17 – Summary. 53:00 – The end. ===================== COMMON SENSE REMINDER: The materials presented in this video are educational and should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for a visit to a medical or dietitian specialist. The human body is complex, and disease states are influenced by thousands of factors, such as diet, supplements and medications you take, comorbidities, etc. A recommendation that is effective for someone else may be harmful to you. So use common sense on the internet. ========================= NEWSLETTER about memory, languages ​​and nutrition: ✔️ https://universeofmemory.pl/pamieciow... ========================== LANGUAGE and MEMORY COURSES and TRAINING ⤵️ If you are interested in fast learning of foreign languages ​​and effective acquisition of knowledge in any field, such as medicine or dietetics, check out my courses: ✔️ ALL ONLINE COURSES ( https://universeofmemory.pl/kursy-int... ) ✔️ VOCABULARY LABS - Learn any language from A to Z ( https://universeofmemory.pl/o-kursie-... ) ✔️ FORGE EXPERTS INCUBATOR - How to independently master knowledge in any field from zero to expert level ( https://universeofmemory.pl/jak-uczyc... ) ============== RESEARCH AND OTHER MATERIALS ⤵️ A review of the effect of iron supplementation on the gut microbiota of children in developing countries and the impact of prebiotics ( https://www.cambridge.org/core/journa... )(2024) Dose-Responsive Effects of Iron Supplementation on the Gut Microbiota in Middle-Aged Women ( https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/6/786 )(2024) Oral Iron Supplementation—Gastrointestinal Side Effects and the Impact on the Gut Microbiota ( https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7481/12/2/33 )(2021) The Effects of Iron Supplementation and Fortification on the Gut Microbiota: A Review ( https://www.mdpi.com/2624-5647/2/4/30 )(2020) Haemorrhoids and Anal Fissures in Pregnancy: Predictive Factors and Effective Treatments ( https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... )(2024)