Iron

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  • Vitanica Iron Extra 60 caps Vitanica Iron Extra 60 caps

    Description Holistic red blood cell support featuring more absorbable and gentler forms of iron as well as supportive herbs and vitamins.Featured Ingredients:• Elemental Iron in each capsule is 25 mg from ferrous aspartate, ferrous succinate and ferrous fumarate – these gentler forms of iron are easier on the stomach and less constipating• Includes Vitamin C to promote enhanced iron absorption• Traditionally used herbs for maintaining iron stores in the blood include: Yellow dock, Dandelion and Nettles; these are mineral rich herbs and they support easier bowel tolerance of the elemental iron• Vitamins B12 and Methylated Folic acid (L-5-MTHF) offer a well-rounded approach to supporting and maintaining healthy red blood cellsIndications:Promotes healthy iron stores with more absorbable, gentler forms of iron, plus enhanced absorption from vitamin C and mineral rich botanicals.Dietary ConsiderationsWheat FreeDairy/ Milk FreeGluten FreeVegetarianSoy FreePreservative FreeSalt FreeVeganFree of Artificial Colors/FlavorsEgg FreeShellfish FreeLactose FreeFish FreeTree Nut FreePeanut FreeServing Size: 1 Vegetable CapsuleServings Per Container: 60Amount Per Serving % Daily ValueVitamin C (as calcium ascorbate, buffered) 500 mg 833%Folate (as L-5 Methylfolate) 400 mcg 100%Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 500 mcg 8333%Calcium (from calcium ascorbate) 57 mg 6%Iron (as aspartate, ferrous succinate, ferrous fumarate) 25 mg 139%Yellow dock root ~ Rumex crispus 50 mgDandelion root ~ Taraxacum officinale 50 mgNettles tops ~ Urtica dioica 30 mgOther Ingredients:Vegetarian capsule (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, water), l-leucineSuggested Use: One (1) capsule daily. Iron products should be taken under the supervision of a physician. This product contains no: preservatives, binders, artificial colorings or flavorings, lactose, salt, wheat, gluten, soybeans, milk derivatives, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish or shellfish. Iron Extra is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Warning: Accidental overdose of iron containing products is a leading cause of fatal posioning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. Monitor blood glucose if using blood sugar lowering agents. Tamper resistant: please do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

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Iron Products

We at Vita Living know that iron is necessary to the survival of human beings. Hemoglobin is the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Iron is a very important component of hemoglobin and assists with the transport of oxygen throughout the body. Additionally, it assists with the storing of oxygen within the muscle cells. Iron deficiency causes the body to be unable to produce adenosine troposphere (ATP). This is the main source of energy for the body. A number of other important processes, including the production of DNA, are dependent upon proper iron levels in the blood. People who are truly deficient are diagnosed with anemia and experience depression, fatigue, problems learning and impaired functioning of the immune system. For this reason, people whose blood work shows iron deficiency should supplement according to doctors orders.

Iron deficiency is fairly common and affects about seven hundred million people around the world. People who are most at risk are older people, pregnant women, women during menstruation, teenage girls and children. It is worth noting that of the two kinds of iron naturally available, heme iron found in meats is more easily absorbed by the body. Non-heme iron found in plants is not as easily absorbed, and so people who do not eat meat may experience problems with iron deficiency unless they supplement.

Excessive iron consumption can cause stomach upset and damage to the liver and intestines. Additionally, excessive iron can lead to a stroke and may cause complications for pregnant women. Furthermore, there are quite a few medications and supplements that may interfere with iron absorption. For this reason, it is important to consult with a health care professional before beginning supplementation. In this way, patients can be sure of taking the right type of iron in the right amounts and eliminating any foods or medications that may prevent absorption.

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