Metagenics Hemagenics Iron Advanced 30 capsules
Product Video: Metagenics Hemagenics Iron Advanced
Directions: Metagenics Hemagenics Iron Advanced
Adults:
Take 1 capsule daily with food.
Clinical Benefits: Metagenics Hemagenics Iron Advanced
- Ideal for vegetarians and vegans: Vegetarians and vegans may require additional iron due to their dietary choices. Hemagenics Iron Advanced is formulated with a vegetable capsule to help meet the needs of vegetarian and vegan clients with a highly bioavailable form of iron.2 Iron bisglycinate (Meta Fe®) has been shown to remain intact for absorption despite changes in acidity and the presence of food ligands such as phytates in the gut.3
- Highly absorbable form of iron: Iron bisglycinate (Meta Fe®) is covalently bound to two molecules of the smallest amino acid (glycine), allowing absorption through the gut mucosa via the efficient amino acid uptake pathways. Owing to iron bisglycinate's (Meta Fe®) facilitated absorption through the gut mucosa, there is no dissociation in the digestive tract, minimising the side effects common amongst other forms of iron.4
- Normal red blood cell production: Adequate intake of iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6 and folic acid are required for normal red blood cell production. Metagenics Hemagenics Iron Advanced (Meta Fe) offers a comprehensive formula supplying high potency vitamin B12 and folic acid.
Ingredients: Metagenics Hemagenics Iron Advanced
Each capsule contains: | |
Iron amino acid chelate (Meta Fe® – Iron bisglycinate) | 120mg |
Equivalent Iron | 24mg |
Calcium ascorbate dihydrate | 100mg |
Equivalent Ascorbic acid | 80mg |
Mecobalamin (Co-methylcobalamin) Vitamin B12 | 500μg |
Pyridoxine hydrochloride Vitamin B6 | 5.0mg |
Levomefolate calcium | 216μg |
Equivalent levomefolic acid (5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) | 200μg |
Free from animal products, dairy protein, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts, yeast and soy protein. Free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.
Iron Absorption Research: Metagenics Hemagenics Iron Advanced
ABSORPTION + MINIMAL SIDE EFFECTS
Compliance with iron supplementation, especially among pregnant women, is poor, due in part to the commonly associated side effects.
Iron 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.
Out 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).
Ferric 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.
References
Pasricha, SRS, Flecknoe-Brown, SC, Allen, KJ, Gibson, PR, McMahon, LP, Olynyk, JK, Roger, SD, Savoia, HF, Tampi, R, Thomson, AR, Wood, EM & 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.
Melamed, N, Ben-Haroush, A, Kaplan, B & Yogev, Y 2007, ‘Iron supplementation in pregnancy—does the preparation matter?’, Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol. 276, pp. 601-4.
Warnings: Metagenics Hemagenics Iron Advanced
Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions, Vitamin and mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
Not all cautions and contraindications are listed. For full details, references or more information contact HealthMasters in Australia by email: reception@healthmasters.com.au.
Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional.
Storage
Store below 30° C