{"id":8034838872294,"title":"Designs For Health Ferro Supreme","handle":"designs-for-health-ferro-supreme","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesigns For Health Ferro Supreme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eAids healthy red blood cell production\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 30 capsules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigns For Health Ferro Supreme Summary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 24mg iron from Iron Bisglycinate per capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 180mg ascorbic acid to facilitate iron absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports haemoglobin synthesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports blood health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports oxygen transport to body tissues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains energy production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigns For Health Ferro Supreme does not contain gluten, nuts, soy, dairy, or lactose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigns For Health Ferro Supreme AUST L \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDirections\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections: Designs For Health Ferro Supreme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take one capsule daily with a meal, or as directed by your health professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEducation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEducation: Designs For Health Ferro Supreme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron is an essential mineral functioning mainly in the transport and storage of oxygen throughout the body. Around 2-4gm of iron exists in the body, the majority in haemoglobin (65%), in storage in the liver and macrophages (20%), and in storage in myoglobin (10%). The remainder resides functionally in enzyme complexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron is found in dietary sources in both heme and non-heme forms. Heme iron exists as a complex with protoporphyrin and is available in animal products such as red meat, poultry and seafood. Non-heme iron is found in both animal and plant sources including green leafy vegetables, legumes and seeds, and is available as free or weakly bound iron. Non-heme iron has an affinity for binding complexes such as phytates or polyphenols. It is, therefore, less bioavailable than heme iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlood health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron is found largely in the haemoglobin protein of erythrocytes which functions as a carrier of oxygen throughout the system. As it is a crucial constituent of haemoglobin, iron is essential not only for its production but also for optimal erythropoiesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnergy production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron also functions as an iron-sulphur complex in enzymes involved in the electron transport chain and in the Krebs cycle, enabling optimal enzyme function and mitochondrial respiration. Iron, therefore, plays an essential role in energy production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImmune Function\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron is enzymatically involved in DNA synthesis making it a vital nutrient for cell growth and division. One of the major functions affected by this action is immune cell production, particularly of the T-lymphocytes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIron Bisglycinate and Ascorbic Acid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron bisglycinate is an iron chelate that contains around 20% iron. It is water-soluble and largely resistant to acidic fluctuations between pH 2-6. This retains the compound’s solubility and protects it from dietary inhibitors such as phytates and polyphenols, ensuring high bioavailability of the compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C (in the form of ascorbic acid) is a nutrient that, when taken in combination, can improve the solubility and therefore bioavailability of non-heme iron by up to 39%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2075\/8503\/files\/DesignsForHealthFerroSupreme10_offRRPatHealthMastersFigure1IronMetabolism_600x600.jpg?v=1666919361\" alt=\"Designs For Health Ferro Supreme 10% off RRP at HealthMasters Figure 1 Iron Metabolism\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2075\/8503\/files\/DesignsForHealthFerroSupreme10_offRRPatHealthMastersFigure1IronMetabolism_600x600.jpg?v=1666919361\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigure: 1 Iron Metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients: Designs For Health Ferro Supreme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron (II) Glycinate (bisglycinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium ascorbate dihydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e219.08mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. Calcium ascorbate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. ascorbic acid (vitamin C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExcipients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExcipients: Designs For Health Ferro Supreme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaltodextrin, Microcrystalline cellulose, Magnesium stearate, Colloidal anhydrous silica, Citric acid, Hypromellose, Purified Water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAllergen Information: Designs For Health Ferro Supreme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo added: Gluten, Dairy, Nuts, Eggs, Soy, Sesame, Yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree From: Artificial Colours, Artificial Flavours, Sulfites, Sorbates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIron Absorption Research\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIron Absorption Research: Designs For Health Ferro Supreme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABSORPTION + MINIMAL SIDE EFFECTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompliance with iron supplementation, especially among pregnant women, is poor, due in part to the commonly associated side effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy affects 12% of pregnant women in Australia, and is associated with an increased risk of prematurity, low birth weight, and maternal morbidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut of 453 women using iron supplements, containing various forms of iron (ferrous fumarate, ferrous sulfate, ferric polymaltose, and ferric bisglycinate), during pregnancy, almost half (45%) reported at least one adverse effect (particularly constipation and nausea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerric bisglycinate was associated with the fewest side effects (21.2%), compared to ferrous fumarate and ferrous sulfate, which caused the most (56.3% and 53.7%, respectively). 83 women discontinued their prescribed iron preparation, mainly due to side effects. Compliance rates were the highest for the ferric bisglycinate, due to its favourable absorption and tolerance characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReferences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePasricha, SRS, Flecknoe-Brown, SC, Allen, KJ, Gibson, PR, McMahon, LP, Olynyk, JK, Roger, SD, Savoia, HF, Tampi, R, Thomson, AR, Wood, EM \u0026amp; Robinson, KL 2010, ‘Diagnosis and management of iron deficiency anaemia: a clinical update’, The Medical Journal of Australia, vol. 193, no. 9, pp. 525-32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelamed, N, Ben-Haroush, A, Kaplan, B \u0026amp; Yogev, Y 2007, ‘Iron supplementation in pregnancy—does the preparation matter?’, Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol. 276, pp. 601-4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePrescribing Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrescribing Information: Designs For Health Ferro Supreme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevodopa\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iron might decrease levodopa levels by reducing its absorption, separate doses of iron and levodopa as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevothyroxine: Iron might decrease levothyroxine levels by reducing its absorption. Advise patients to separate levothyroxine and iron doses by at least 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethyldopa\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iron might decrease methyldopa levels by reducing its absorption. Advise patients to separate methyldopa and iron doses by at least 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntibiotics (Quinolone, Tetracycline)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iron might decrease levels of tetracycline antibiotics by reducing their absorption. Advise patients to separate quinolone antibiotics and iron doses by at least 2 hours. Separate 2 hours before or 4 hours after tetracycline antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e: Calcium can decrease iron absorption. It is recommended to take calcium and iron supplements  at different times of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iron and zinc can interfere with each other’s absorption when taken on an empty stomach.  When high supplemental doses of zinc are taken on an empty stomach there is a measurable reduction in iron absorption, and high supplemental doses of nonheme iron taken on an empty stomach can reduce zinc absorption, especially when dietary mineral intake is low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAchlorhydria\u003c\/strong\u003e: Decreased stomach acidity may impair iron absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHemodialysis: Supplemental iron absorption is decreased in people requiring chronic hemodialysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHemoglobin diseases\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iron overload is likely to occur in people with hemoglobinopathies or other refractory anemias erroneously diagnosed as iron deficiency anemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e","published_at":"2022-10-28T12:18:07+11:00","created_at":"2022-10-27T18:10:23+11:00","vendor":"Designs For Health","type":"Designs For Health Naturopathic Medicines","tags":["Designs For Health","Iron","Naturopathic","PB"],"price":1755,"price_min":1755,"price_max":1755,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":1950,"compare_at_price_min":1950,"compare_at_price_max":1950,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":43489563640038,"title":"30 capsules","option1":"30 capsules","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"DFHFerroSupreme30C","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":38628675584230,"product_id":8034838872294,"position":1,"created_at":"2022-10-28T12:04:02+11:00","updated_at":"2022-10-28T12:18:49+11:00","alt":"Designs For Health Ferro Supreme 10% off RRP at HealthMasters Designs For Health","width":1200,"height":1200,"src":"\/\/shop.healthmasters.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/products\/DesignsForHealthFerroSupreme10_offRRPatHealthMastersDesignsForHealth.png?v=1666919929","variant_ids":[43489563640038]},"available":true,"name":"Designs For Health Ferro Supreme - 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Around 2-4gm of iron exists in the body, the majority in haemoglobin (65%), in storage in the liver and macrophages (20%), and in storage in myoglobin (10%). The remainder resides functionally in enzyme complexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron is found in dietary sources in both heme and non-heme forms. Heme iron exists as a complex with protoporphyrin and is available in animal products such as red meat, poultry and seafood. Non-heme iron is found in both animal and plant sources including green leafy vegetables, legumes and seeds, and is available as free or weakly bound iron. Non-heme iron has an affinity for binding complexes such as phytates or polyphenols. It is, therefore, less bioavailable than heme iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlood health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron is found largely in the haemoglobin protein of erythrocytes which functions as a carrier of oxygen throughout the system. As it is a crucial constituent of haemoglobin, iron is essential not only for its production but also for optimal erythropoiesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnergy production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron also functions as an iron-sulphur complex in enzymes involved in the electron transport chain and in the Krebs cycle, enabling optimal enzyme function and mitochondrial respiration. Iron, therefore, plays an essential role in energy production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImmune Function\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron is enzymatically involved in DNA synthesis making it a vital nutrient for cell growth and division. One of the major functions affected by this action is immune cell production, particularly of the T-lymphocytes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIron Bisglycinate and Ascorbic Acid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron bisglycinate is an iron chelate that contains around 20% iron. It is water-soluble and largely resistant to acidic fluctuations between pH 2-6. This retains the compound’s solubility and protects it from dietary inhibitors such as phytates and polyphenols, ensuring high bioavailability of the compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin C (in the form of ascorbic acid) is a nutrient that, when taken in combination, can improve the solubility and therefore bioavailability of non-heme iron by up to 39%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2075\/8503\/files\/DesignsForHealthFerroSupreme10_offRRPatHealthMastersFigure1IronMetabolism_600x600.jpg?v=1666919361\" alt=\"Designs For Health Ferro Supreme 10% off RRP at HealthMasters Figure 1 Iron Metabolism\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2075\/8503\/files\/DesignsForHealthFerroSupreme10_offRRPatHealthMastersFigure1IronMetabolism_600x600.jpg?v=1666919361\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFigure: 1 Iron Metabolism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients: Designs For Health Ferro Supreme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron (II) Glycinate (bisglycinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium ascorbate dihydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e219.08mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. Calcium ascorbate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eequiv. ascorbic acid (vitamin C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExcipients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExcipients: Designs For Health Ferro Supreme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaltodextrin, Microcrystalline cellulose, Magnesium stearate, Colloidal anhydrous silica, Citric acid, Hypromellose, Purified Water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAllergen Information: Designs For Health Ferro Supreme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo added: Gluten, Dairy, Nuts, Eggs, Soy, Sesame, Yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree From: Artificial Colours, Artificial Flavours, Sulfites, Sorbates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIron Absorption Research\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIron Absorption Research: Designs For Health Ferro Supreme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eABSORPTION + MINIMAL SIDE EFFECTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompliance with iron supplementation, especially among pregnant women, is poor, due in part to the commonly associated side effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy affects 12% of pregnant women in Australia, and is associated with an increased risk of prematurity, low birth weight, and maternal morbidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut of 453 women using iron supplements, containing various forms of iron (ferrous fumarate, ferrous sulfate, ferric polymaltose, and ferric bisglycinate), during pregnancy, almost half (45%) reported at least one adverse effect (particularly constipation and nausea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerric bisglycinate was associated with the fewest side effects (21.2%), compared to ferrous fumarate and ferrous sulfate, which caused the most (56.3% and 53.7%, respectively). 83 women discontinued their prescribed iron preparation, mainly due to side effects. Compliance rates were the highest for the ferric bisglycinate, due to its favourable absorption and tolerance characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReferences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePasricha, SRS, Flecknoe-Brown, SC, Allen, KJ, Gibson, PR, McMahon, LP, Olynyk, JK, Roger, SD, Savoia, HF, Tampi, R, Thomson, AR, Wood, EM \u0026amp; Robinson, KL 2010, ‘Diagnosis and management of iron deficiency anaemia: a clinical update’, The Medical Journal of Australia, vol. 193, no. 9, pp. 525-32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelamed, N, Ben-Haroush, A, Kaplan, B \u0026amp; Yogev, Y 2007, ‘Iron supplementation in pregnancy—does the preparation matter?’, Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol. 276, pp. 601-4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePrescribing Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrescribing Information: Designs For Health Ferro Supreme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevodopa\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iron might decrease levodopa levels by reducing its absorption, separate doses of iron and levodopa as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevothyroxine: Iron might decrease levothyroxine levels by reducing its absorption. Advise patients to separate levothyroxine and iron doses by at least 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethyldopa\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iron might decrease methyldopa levels by reducing its absorption. Advise patients to separate methyldopa and iron doses by at least 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntibiotics (Quinolone, Tetracycline)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iron might decrease levels of tetracycline antibiotics by reducing their absorption. Advise patients to separate quinolone antibiotics and iron doses by at least 2 hours. Separate 2 hours before or 4 hours after tetracycline antibiotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium\u003c\/strong\u003e: Calcium can decrease iron absorption. It is recommended to take calcium and iron supplements  at different times of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iron and zinc can interfere with each other’s absorption when taken on an empty stomach.  When high supplemental doses of zinc are taken on an empty stomach there is a measurable reduction in iron absorption, and high supplemental doses of nonheme iron taken on an empty stomach can reduce zinc absorption, especially when dietary mineral intake is low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAchlorhydria\u003c\/strong\u003e: Decreased stomach acidity may impair iron absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHemodialysis: Supplemental iron absorption is decreased in people requiring chronic hemodialysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHemoglobin diseases\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iron overload is likely to occur in people with hemoglobinopathies or other refractory anemias erroneously diagnosed as iron deficiency anemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e"}