{"id":6046191190174,"title":"BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive 30tabs","handle":"bioceuticals-clinical-fe-bioactive","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive 30tabs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eBioavailable Iron and Specialised Cofactor Complex\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive is part of the BioCeuticals Clinical Range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in sizes: 30 tablets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive is a high strength bioavailable iron supplement with activated B vitamins, as well as vitamins A, C and copper for enhanced absorption and utilisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vegan formula also contains plant-based sources of iron including beetroot and organic spirulina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive is associated with BioCeuticals Clinical Activated Bs Plus Q10, BioCeuticals Clinical D3 Spray, BioCeuticals Clinical Methyl BioActive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive has No Added Dairy, No Added Gluten, No Added Shellfish, No Added Soy Protein, No Added Yeast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive  Vegan Friendly and Vegetarian friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDose: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 1 tablet once daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeaturess\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features and benefits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 24mg of highly bioavailable and well absorbed ferrous bisglycinate chelate (Ferrochel®).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains active forms of folate, vitamin B6 and B12, in the form of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF), pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P5P), and mecobalamin (co-methylcobalamin).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains iron-rich plant sources including beetroot and organic spirulina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports healthy formation of red blood cells and cellular energy production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay assist those with an increased demand for, or whose dietary intake of iron is inadequate; such as pregnant and lactating women, vegetarians\/vegan, athletes and the elderly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian\/vegan formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredient Summary\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredient Summary: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eFe BioActive contains high dose iron in the form of ferrous bisglycinate chelate (Ferrochel®).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrous bisglycinate chelate has been shown to have enhanced bioavailability, and is a well tolerated and absorbed form of iron, compared with other forms such as ferrous sulphate.1,2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron can assist in maintaining healthy blood and haemoglobin formation, which transports oxygen to tissues, and is also involved in healthy cognitive development.3,4 Pregnancy increases a woman’s need for iron, and it is required for the healthy growth and development of the growing foetus.4,5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eActivated B vitamins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFe BioActive contains 5-MTHF, P5P and mecobalamin; the bioavailable and metabolically active forms of folate, vitamin B6 and B12.4,6 5-MTHF, P5P and mecobalamin assist in the formation of red blood cells (erythropoiesis), cellular energy production, oxygen transport in red blood cells and are involved in healthy homocysteine metabolism.5-8 Vitamin B12 is required for the synthesis of fatty acids in myelin and, in conjunction with folate, for DNA synthesis.7 The need for folate is higher when cell turnover is increased, such as in pregnancy and foetal development, when adequate folate levels are required for intracellular metabolism and DNA synthesis.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther specialised cofactors and ingredients\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAscorbic acid forms a chelate with non-haeme iron; this chelate is soluble and has improved intestinal absorption, therefore assisting in the absorption of iron.4 Vitamin A can mobilise iron stores, playing a role in healthy iron metabolism.10 Copper supports the transportation of dietary iron from the intestinal enterocytes into the blood circulation.11 Fe BioActive also contains organic spirulina, a source of iron which helps to form healthy red blood cells,12 as well as beetroot extract, which is naturally high in iron, vitamin C and folate.13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2075\/8503\/files\/BioCeuticals_Clinical_Fe_BioActive_Figure_1_10_off_RRP_at_HealthMasters_BioCeuticals_Clinical_600x600.png?v=1611215870\" alt=\"BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive Figure 1 10% off RRP at HealthMasters BioCeuticals Clinical\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width='100%\"'\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach tablet contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron (II) glycinate (Ferrochel®) (bisglycinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88.8mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e- equiv. iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetinol acetate 500mcgRE\/td\u0026gt;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e- equiv. vitamin A 1500IU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePyridoxal-5-phosphate monohydrate (activated vitamin B6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.59mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e- equiv. pyridoxine (vitamin B6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevomefolate calcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e- equiv. 5-MTHF (activated folate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230.88mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMecobalamin (co-methylcobalamin) (activated vitamin B12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic acid (vitamin C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCupric citrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e566.86mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e- equiv. copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbal extract equiv. to dry:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta vulgaris (beetroot) root\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArthrospira plantensis (spirulina)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFree From\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFree From: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Added Dairy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Added Gluten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Added Shellfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Added Soy Protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Added Yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen taken in excess of 3000mcg retinol equivalents, vitamin A can cause birth defects. If you are pregnant, or considering becoming pregnant, do not take vitamin A supplements without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe recommended daily amount of vitamin A from all sources is 700mcg retinol equivalents for women and 900mcg retinol equivalents for men.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways read the label. Use only as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrescribing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe requirement for iron is increased during pregnancy and lactation, with iron requirements increasing by 66% in pregnancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron is contraindicated in haemochromatosis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron can negatively impact zinc absorption when taken on an empty stomach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium may reduce the absorption of iron; however, little effect has been observed with calcium supplementation at doses of 1000-1500mg daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcurrent use of iron with ACE inhibitors, levodopa, carbidopa, quinolone or tetracycline antibiotics, and L-thyroxine may result in reduced medication efficacy. Take medication two hours before or 4-6 hours after iron intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcomitant use of iron with antacids, cholestyramine, H2-receptor antagonists, haloperidol or proton-pump inhibitors may reduce iron efficacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcurrent use of iron with cimetidine, penicillamine or sulfasalazine may reduce both iron and drug efficacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate doses by at least 2 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcomitant use of vitamin A with isotretinoin may increase toxicity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased vitamin A levels occur in oral contraceptive pill users due to longer storage in the liver. Use caution with large doses of retinol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIron Absorption Research\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIron Absorption Research: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive\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\u003eCompanion Products\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Products: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioCeuticals Clinical Activated Bs Plus Q10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioCeuticals Clinical D3 Spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioCeuticals Clinical Methyl BioActive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReferences\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRondinelli MR, Inghilleri G, Pavesi M, et al. Efficacy of ferrous bisglycinate chelate for the management of preoperative anaemia in orthopaedic surgical patients: a prospective study. J Blood Disord Transfus 2016,7:339.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evan Stuijvenberg ME, Smuts CM, Womarans P, et al. The efficacy of ferrous bisglycinate and electrolytic iron as fortificants in bread in iron-deficient school children. Br J Nutr 2006;95(3):532-538.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFalkingham M, Abdelhamid A, Curtis P, et al. The effects of oral iron supplementation on cognition in older children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nuts J 2010;9:4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGropper S, Smith J. Advanced nutrition and human metabolism, 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e ed (pp. 305-312). Belmont: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2012.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron. Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand, National Health and Medical Research Council 2014. Viewed 22 Aug 2016, https:\/\/www.nrv.gov.au\/nutrients\/iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolate. Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand, National Health and Medical Research Council 2014. Viewed 22 Aug 2016, https:\/\/www.nrv.gov.au\/nutrients\/folate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin B12. Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand, National Health and Medical Research Council 2014. Viewed 22 Aug 2016, https:\/\/www.nrv.gov.au\/nutrients\/vitamin-b12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraun L, Cohen M. Herbs and natural supplements: an evidence-based guide, 4th ed. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinterberger M, Fisher P. Folate and Alzheimer: when time matters. J Neural Transm;120(1):211-224.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZimmermann MB, Biebinger R, Rohner F, et al. Vitamin A supplementation in children with poor vitamin A and iron status increases erythropoietin and hemoglobin concentrations without changing total body iron. Am J Clin Nutr 2006;84:580–586.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonnerdal B. Intestinal regulation of copper homeostasis: a developmental perspective. Am J Clin Nutr. 2008;88(3):S846-S850.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirulina. Natural Health Products Ingredient Database, Health Canada 2015. Viewed 22 Aug 2016, http:\/\/webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca\/nhpid-bdipsn\/atReq.do?atid=spirulin\u0026amp;lang=eng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeetroot. The Food Processor version 10.12.0, ESHA Research2016. Salem, USA. 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such as pregnant and lactating women, vegetarians\/vegan, athletes and the elderly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian\/vegan formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredient Summary\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredient Summary: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eFe BioActive contains high dose iron in the form of ferrous bisglycinate chelate (Ferrochel®).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrous bisglycinate chelate has been shown to have enhanced bioavailability, and is a well tolerated and absorbed form of iron, compared with other forms such as ferrous sulphate.1,2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron can assist in maintaining healthy blood and haemoglobin formation, which transports oxygen to tissues, and is also involved in healthy cognitive development.3,4 Pregnancy increases a woman’s need for iron, and it is required for the healthy growth and development of the growing foetus.4,5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eActivated B vitamins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFe BioActive contains 5-MTHF, P5P and mecobalamin; the bioavailable and metabolically active forms of folate, vitamin B6 and B12.4,6 5-MTHF, P5P and mecobalamin assist in the formation of red blood cells (erythropoiesis), cellular energy production, oxygen transport in red blood cells and are involved in healthy homocysteine metabolism.5-8 Vitamin B12 is required for the synthesis of fatty acids in myelin and, in conjunction with folate, for DNA synthesis.7 The need for folate is higher when cell turnover is increased, such as in pregnancy and foetal development, when adequate folate levels are required for intracellular metabolism and DNA synthesis.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther specialised cofactors and ingredients\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAscorbic acid forms a chelate with non-haeme iron; this chelate is soluble and has improved intestinal absorption, therefore assisting in the absorption of iron.4 Vitamin A can mobilise iron stores, playing a role in healthy iron metabolism.10 Copper supports the transportation of dietary iron from the intestinal enterocytes into the blood circulation.11 Fe BioActive also contains organic spirulina, a source of iron which helps to form healthy red blood cells,12 as well as beetroot extract, which is naturally high in iron, vitamin C and folate.13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2075\/8503\/files\/BioCeuticals_Clinical_Fe_BioActive_Figure_1_10_off_RRP_at_HealthMasters_BioCeuticals_Clinical_600x600.png?v=1611215870\" alt=\"BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive Figure 1 10% off RRP at HealthMasters BioCeuticals Clinical\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width='100%\"'\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach tablet contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIron (II) glycinate (Ferrochel®) (bisglycinate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88.8mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e- equiv. iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRetinol acetate 500mcgRE\/td\u0026gt;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e- equiv. vitamin A 1500IU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePyridoxal-5-phosphate monohydrate (activated vitamin B6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.59mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e- equiv. pyridoxine (vitamin B6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevomefolate calcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e- equiv. 5-MTHF (activated folate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230.88mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMecobalamin (co-methylcobalamin) (activated vitamin B12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic acid (vitamin C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCupric citrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e566.86mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e- equiv. copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mcg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbal extract equiv. to dry:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta vulgaris (beetroot) root\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArthrospira plantensis (spirulina)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFree From\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFree From: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Added Dairy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Added Gluten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Added Shellfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Added Soy Protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Added Yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen taken in excess of 3000mcg retinol equivalents, vitamin A can cause birth defects. If you are pregnant, or considering becoming pregnant, do not take vitamin A supplements without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe recommended daily amount of vitamin A from all sources is 700mcg retinol equivalents for women and 900mcg retinol equivalents for men.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways read the label. Use only as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrescribing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe requirement for iron is increased during pregnancy and lactation, with iron requirements increasing by 66% in pregnancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron is contraindicated in haemochromatosis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron can negatively impact zinc absorption when taken on an empty stomach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium may reduce the absorption of iron; however, little effect has been observed with calcium supplementation at doses of 1000-1500mg daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcurrent use of iron with ACE inhibitors, levodopa, carbidopa, quinolone or tetracycline antibiotics, and L-thyroxine may result in reduced medication efficacy. Take medication two hours before or 4-6 hours after iron intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcomitant use of iron with antacids, cholestyramine, H2-receptor antagonists, haloperidol or proton-pump inhibitors may reduce iron efficacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcurrent use of iron with cimetidine, penicillamine or sulfasalazine may reduce both iron and drug efficacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate doses by at least 2 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcomitant use of vitamin A with isotretinoin may increase toxicity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased vitamin A levels occur in oral contraceptive pill users due to longer storage in the liver. Use caution with large doses of retinol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIron Absorption Research\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIron Absorption Research: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive\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\u003eCompanion Products\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Products: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioCeuticals Clinical Activated Bs Plus Q10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioCeuticals Clinical D3 Spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioCeuticals Clinical Methyl BioActive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReferences\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences: BioCeuticals Clinical Fe BioActive \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRondinelli MR, Inghilleri G, Pavesi M, et al. Efficacy of ferrous bisglycinate chelate for the management of preoperative anaemia in orthopaedic surgical patients: a prospective study. J Blood Disord Transfus 2016,7:339.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evan Stuijvenberg ME, Smuts CM, Womarans P, et al. The efficacy of ferrous bisglycinate and electrolytic iron as fortificants in bread in iron-deficient school children. Br J Nutr 2006;95(3):532-538.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFalkingham M, Abdelhamid A, Curtis P, et al. The effects of oral iron supplementation on cognition in older children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nuts J 2010;9:4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGropper S, Smith J. Advanced nutrition and human metabolism, 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e ed (pp. 305-312). Belmont: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2012.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron. Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand, National Health and Medical Research Council 2014. Viewed 22 Aug 2016, https:\/\/www.nrv.gov.au\/nutrients\/iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolate. Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand, National Health and Medical Research Council 2014. Viewed 22 Aug 2016, https:\/\/www.nrv.gov.au\/nutrients\/folate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin B12. Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand, National Health and Medical Research Council 2014. Viewed 22 Aug 2016, https:\/\/www.nrv.gov.au\/nutrients\/vitamin-b12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraun L, Cohen M. Herbs and natural supplements: an evidence-based guide, 4th ed. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinterberger M, Fisher P. Folate and Alzheimer: when time matters. J Neural Transm;120(1):211-224.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZimmermann MB, Biebinger R, Rohner F, et al. Vitamin A supplementation in children with poor vitamin A and iron status increases erythropoietin and hemoglobin concentrations without changing total body iron. Am J Clin Nutr 2006;84:580–586.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonnerdal B. Intestinal regulation of copper homeostasis: a developmental perspective. Am J Clin Nutr. 2008;88(3):S846-S850.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirulina. Natural Health Products Ingredient Database, Health Canada 2015. Viewed 22 Aug 2016, http:\/\/webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca\/nhpid-bdipsn\/atReq.do?atid=spirulin\u0026amp;lang=eng\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeetroot. The Food Processor version 10.12.0, ESHA Research2016. Salem, USA. Ferrous bisglycinate chelate (Ferrochel®)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/TABS --\u003e"}