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Biocare Iron Eap2 - metabolism of B vitamins, aids HCL production

 Features

60 capsules

Ingredients typically per vegetable capsule: Iron Ethanolamine Phosphate (100mg), non active ingredients - cellulose, silica, vegetable magnesium stearate

Recommended intake: one capsule taken daily with food or as professionally directed

Contraindications: to be used when clinically required.  Not suitable for individuals with haemachromatosis - a common inherited disorder where iron absorption from the small intestine is not properly regulated.  This product contains iron which, if taken in excess, may be harmful to very young children.  Keep out of sight and reach.

Iron information

Iron is an essential element carrying oxygen, forming part of the oxygen-carrying proteins - hemoglobin in red blood cells and myoglobin in muscles. It is also a component of various enzymes and is concentrated in bone marrow, liver, and spleen.  The production of hemoglobin and myoglobin (the form of hemoglobin found in muscle tissue) requires this nutrient. It is also needed for the oxygenation of red blood cells, a healthy immune system and for energy production.

Deficiency of iron

Severe iron deficiency results in anemia, and red blood cells that have a low hemoglobin concentration. Anemia in pregnancy increases the risk of having a premature baby or a baby with low birth weight.

In young children, iron deficiency can manifest in behavioral abnormalities (including reduced attention), reduced cognitive performance and slow growth. In adults, severe iron deficiency anemia impairs physical work capacity.

Symptoms of iron deficiency may include fatigue, poor stamina, intestinal bleeding, excessive menstrual bleeding, nervousness, heart palpitations and shortness of breath. It may also cause your mouth corners to crack, brittle hair, difficulty in swallowing, digestive disturbances and spoon shaped nails with ridges running lengthwise.

A fatal dose for children could be as little as 600 milligrams. Iron can be poisonous and if too much is taken over a long period could result in liver and heart damage, diabetes and skin changes.

Large iron supplementation may also contribute to the hardening of arteries, heart disease and reducing zinc absorption.

Food sources of iron

Heme iron (present in red blood cells and muscles) found in meat, poultry and fish - is readily absorbed; Non-heme iron - with the absorption more influenced by other dietary factors, are present in cereals, fruits, grains, beans and vegetables.

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