Iron is required for a healthy immune system and for energy production. Vitamin C can increase iron absorption as much as 30 percent. The iron mineral is essential for many enzymes, and is important for growth in children as well as resistance to disease.
In other words, the mineral chelates, the Greek word for “claw,” or bind to the amino acid, and is taken through the gut wall. Nature’s Iron, amino acid chelated iron (Ferrochel tm) provides 400% greater absorption ability than Ferrous Sulfate (synthetic iron). Perhaps the most important function of iron is its production of hemoglobin and oxygenation of red cells. That is iron is the mineral found in the largest amounts in the blood. Nature’s Iron provides patented chelated iron along with forms of organic iron and the Divine Nature’s Blended Delivery System to ensure complete absorption. In order for a mineral to be absorbed by the body it must be chelated with an amino acid.
The iron mineral is essential for many enzymes, and is important for growth in children as well as resistance to disease. Iron is required for a healthy immune system and for energy production. Vitamin C can increase iron absorption as much as 30 percent.
Iron deficiency symptoms include brittle hair, nails that are spoon shaped or that have ridges running lengthwise, hair loss, fatigue, pallor, dizziness, and anemia. Sufficient hydrochloric acid must be present in the stomach in order for iron to be absorbed. Pregnant women frequently require supplemental iron during pregnancy. Growing children require relatively high amounts of iron. New studies indicate that iron is essential not only for physical development, but also for cognitive proficiency. Up to 85% of the iron sold on the market today ether in supplement forms or additives in foods are synthetic forms of iron and are poorly absorbed and tolerated.
Recently a scientific research study was performed of anemic adolescents by Dr. Oscar Pineda at INCAP (Institute of Nutrition for Central America and Panama) that showed that 30 mg of iron as Ferrochel Chelated Iron raised hemoglobin level the same as 1000 mg of iron as ferrous sulfate. Chelated Iron was almost 100% bioavailable. The amino acid chelated iron has proven to be absorbed, utilized, and tolerated far better than ferrous sulfate or ferrous fummerate. The other chelated minerals in Nature’s Iron have had similar proven results. It has been estimated that as many as 1 billion people are deficient in this important mineral. As many as 60% of the US population may not get enough iron.
Recommended Use As a dietary supplement, take 1 to 3 capsules daily with meals or as directed by a health professional.
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