Why the Dark Circles Under Your Child's Eyes
Summary
TLDRThe video discusses the causes of dark circles under a child's eyes, particularly due to iron deficiency, which may or may not be linked to anemia. The speaker explains that iron deficiency can lead to symptoms like fatigue, pale skin, and cravings for non-food items. Causes include poor iron absorption due to digestive issues, certain medications, and a grain-heavy diet. The video recommends iron-rich foods like red meat, liver, and seafood over supplements, emphasizing the importance of consuming vitamin C to aid iron absorption.
Takeaways
- 👶 Dark circles under a child's eyes can be a sign of iron deficiency, even if they aren't anemic.
- 💤 Iron deficiency can cause symptoms such as fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, pale skin, irritability, and delayed growth.
- 🍽 Iron deficiency can result from a lack of iron-rich foods or the consumption of foods that block iron absorption.
- 🥗 Conditions like IBS, Crohn's, or the use of antacids and antibiotics can interfere with iron absorption in the digestive system.
- 🍞 Consuming grains, even whole grains, can block iron absorption due to the presence of phytates.
- 🥩 Heme iron from animal products like red meat, chicken, and turkey is more easily absorbed than non-heme iron from plant sources.
- 🐟 Foods like liver, clams, octopus, mussels, and oysters are excellent sources of absorbable iron for children.
- 🚫 Avoid iron supplements from drugstores, as they may not provide the type of iron the body needs; focus on food-based iron sources instead.
- 🍊 Vitamin C helps improve iron absorption and should be consumed alongside iron-rich foods.
- 🌱 While vegetables like spinach contain iron, it's more difficult to absorb than iron from animal products.
Q & A
Why might a child have dark circles under their eyes?
-A child may have dark circles under their eyes due to an iron deficiency, which can occur even if they are not anemic.
What other symptoms can iron deficiency cause besides dark circles?
-Iron deficiency can cause fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, pale skin, irritability, cravings for ice or dirt, and delayed growth.
Can a child have an iron deficiency without being anemic?
-Yes, a child can have an iron deficiency without being anemic, though they may also become anemic if the deficiency worsens.
What are some reasons why a child may be deficient in iron?
-A child may be deficient in iron due to not consuming iron-rich foods, consuming foods that block iron absorption, or having digestive issues such as IBS or Crohn's disease.
How can antacids and antibiotics affect a child’s iron levels?
-Antacids can reduce stomach acid, which is needed for iron absorption, while antibiotics can also block the absorption of iron.
What is the role of grains in iron deficiency?
-Grains, especially whole grains with bran, contain phytates, which are compounds that bind to iron and make it harder to absorb, contributing to iron deficiency.
What is the difference between heme and non-heme iron?
-Heme iron, found in animal products like red meat, is easily absorbable, while non-heme iron, found in plant sources, is harder for the body to absorb.
What foods are recommended for improving a child's iron levels?
-Foods recommended for improving iron levels include red meat, liver (or liver pills), clams, octopus, mussels, oysters, and other animal products rich in heme iron.
Why should iron supplements from drugstores be avoided?
-Iron supplements from drugstores should be avoided because they often contain forms of iron that are less absorbable; it’s better to get iron from food-based sources.
How can vitamin C help with iron absorption?
-Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron, so consuming vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C alongside iron-rich foods is beneficial.
Outlines
🩺 Understanding Dark Circles in Children
The video begins by addressing why children may develop dark circles under their eyes, linking this to iron deficiency. It is noted that an iron deficiency does not always equate to anemia, but it can still lead to symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, paleness, irritability, and delayed growth. Iron plays a crucial role in many bodily processes, which explains the variety of symptoms that can arise from its deficiency.
🍽️ Causes of Iron Deficiency in Children
The second part of the video discusses potential reasons for iron deficiency. A child might not be consuming enough iron-rich foods or could be eating foods that block iron absorption. Digestive issues like IBS or Crohn's disease may hinder nutrient absorption, and medications like antacids or antibiotics can reduce iron absorption. A common cause is grain consumption, especially whole grains containing phytates, which bind to iron and block its absorption.
🥩 Types of Iron and Food Sources
This section explains the two types of iron: heme (from animal products) and non-heme (from plants). Heme iron is easier for the body to absorb. Children who don't consume enough animal products such as red meat, chicken, or turkey may develop iron deficiencies. The video emphasizes avoiding grains and encouraging foods like red meat, liver, and seafood, which are rich in easily absorbable iron.
💊 The Right Way to Supplement Iron
Here, the speaker advises against using standard iron supplements from drugstores, which may not be effective. Instead, food-based iron or food-based iron complexes are recommended. Foods such as liver, mussels, oysters, and clams are highlighted as good sources of iron. Spinach and vegetables also contain iron, though it's harder for the body to absorb. The emphasis is on choosing iron from natural sources.
🥗 Supporting Iron Absorption with Vitamin C
The video closes by discussing how consuming vegetables and salads can help children absorb iron, especially since these foods provide vitamin C. Vitamin C enhances iron absorption and also addresses other potential nutrient deficiencies that may accompany iron deficiency. The video ends with a note of gratitude and a request for reviews.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Iron deficiency
💡Anemia
💡Fatigue and lethargy
💡Phytates
💡Heme iron
💡Non-heme iron
💡Digestive issues
💡Antacids
💡Vitamin C
💡Animal products
Highlights
A child may have dark circles under the eyes due to iron deficiency, which doesn't necessarily mean they're anemic.
Iron deficiency can cause other symptoms like fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, paleness, irritability, craving ice or dirt, and delayed growth.
Iron is involved in many chemical pathways and enzymes.
Deficiency could be due to not consuming iron-rich foods or consuming foods that block iron absorption.
Digestive problems like IBS or Crohn's can prevent the absorption of minerals, including iron.
Use of anti-acids can lead to insufficient stomach acid, which is crucial for iron absorption.
Antibiotics can also hinder the absorption of iron.
Consumption of grains, especially the bran, can lead to iron deficiency due to phytates that bind iron.
There are two types of iron: heme iron from animal products and non-heme iron from plants and legumes.
Heme iron from animal products is more easily absorbed by the body.
To address iron deficiency, consume red meat, liver (or liver pills), clams, octopus, mussels, and oysters.
Iron supplements from drugstores are not recommended; instead, focus on food-based iron or complexes.
Spinach and other vegetables contain iron, but it's more difficult to absorb.
Vitamin C helps with the absorption of iron.
Children with iron deficiency often have other deficiencies as well.
Encourage the consumption of vegetables and salads for additional nutrients and vitamin C.
The video creator expresses gratitude for viewers and requests reviews.
Transcripts
so in this video I want to talk about
why a child may have the dark circles
underneath the eyes that has to do with
a iron deficiency now that doesn't
necessarily mean that they're anemic you
can have an iron deficiency and they're
not anemic but they could also be an
anemic an iron deficiency can also
create other symptoms like fatigue
lethargy dizziness they look pale
irritable craving ice or even dirt and
delayed growth because iron is involved
in so many different chemical pathways
and enzymes you can have a lot of
different symptoms now the question is
why would they be deficient okay so
either they're not consuming the food
that has iron or the consuming foods
that block iron it also could be a
digestive problem that won't let them
simulate iron like let's say they have
IBS or Crohn's to absorb minerals and if
a child has been on anti acids
chances are they don't have enough acid
and that alone is a big clue that they
need to acidify the stomach also if
they've been on a lot of antibiotics
that can also block the absorption of
iron but a real common reason why
children are deficient iron has to do
with the grains that they consume even
if it's whole grains because the bran in
the grain including the grains have
something called phytates
okay phytates are a chemical compound in
grains and other foods that bind the
iron making it really hard to absorb
that trace mineral and there are two
types of iron you have heme iron which
is absorbable iron from animal products
and you have non heme iron from plants
and legumes and other things and so if
the child is not consuming enough animal
products I'm talking about read me or a
chicken or turkey over pork and that
could be the reason why they're
deficient in iron because these animal
products have the type of iron that is
very easy to absorb in the body so what
you need to do is get them not to
consume grains okay get them to consume
some red meat liver if they don't like
liver they can do liver pills make sure
it's grass-fed
food clams octopus mussels oyster all
have a good amount of iron you can even
get Easter's in a supplement okay
but what you don't want to do is you
don't want to have them take an iron
supplement from a drugstore because
that's not the type of iron you need you
always want to do food base iron or a
food based complex okay or actually just
the food and yes it's true that iron is
in spinach and vegetables but it's more
difficult to absorb so if they have this
symptom you want to do these right here
you do want them to consume vegetables
and salads because that will give them
the vitamin C and other nutrients too
because when someone has an iron
deficiency
they usually have other deficiencies and
the other thing about vitamin C is that
vitamin C will help the absorption of
iron alright thanks for watching I just
wanted to say thank you so much for
watching my videos I really appreciate
it and if you wouldn't mind giving me a
review I put a link down below
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