Bioclinic Naturals Iron 10 mg

Benefits

Bioclinic Naturals Iron 10 mg features a highly bioavailable form of iron which is easily absorbed and mild on the gastrointestinal system. SunActive Iron is uniquely formulated to support the body in the production of healthy red blood cells.

• SunActive Iron is a micronised bioavailable ferric phosphate which has fewer side effects such as constipation and nausea when compared with other forms of iron1,2
• Unlike other bioavailable forms of iron, SunActive® Iron is stable against oxidation, heat, salt and pH
• Convenient, non-irritating chewable tablet with a neutral taste for improved. compliance

Recommended Dosage

Adults:

Chew 1-2 tablets per day or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Medicinal Ingredients

Product Summary

SunActive Iron

SunActive Iron is a micronised, dispersible form of ferric pyrophosphate. Ferric phosphate is a water-insoluble iron compound often used to fortify infant cereals and drink powders, as it causes no adverse flavour or colour changes. However, in its normal size it has low solubility and low bioavailability. In a crossover study of 20 adult women, SunActive Iron was added to fortified infant cereal or fortified yogurt drink, and compared to ferrous sulfate. The micronised, dispersible form of ferric pyrophosphate had similar bioavailability as ferric sulfate. In addition, a study on micronised, dispersible ferric pyrophosphate found it to have low cytotoxicity.

Iron

Iron is a key mineral in the body, found mainly in the haemoglobin of red blood cells and the myoglobin of muscle cells.3 It is needed for the production of red blood cells and is involved in oxygen and carbon dioxide transportation. Iron is also important in the function of several enzymes for energy production and metabolism3 and is essential to the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin.

Studies have shown that iron deficiency can cause cognitive impairment related to attention span, intelligence, and sensory perception.4 Iron deficiency can lead to iron deficiency anaemia which includes symptoms such as pallor, weakness, and becoming easily fatigued.

The people most at risk for iron deficiency are young women, pregnant or lactating women, anyone eating a vegetarian or vegan diet, and the elderly.5

Iron deficiency when pregnant has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes.5

During pregnancy, plasma volume and red cell mass expand due to dramatic increases in maternal red blood cell production. As a result of this expansion and to meet the needs of the fetus and placenta, the amount of iron that women need increases during pregnancy.

Contraindications

Contraindications: Bioclinic Naturals Iron 10 mg

Every two tablets contain 3.12 g sorbitol and 0.74 g xylitol. Products containing sorbitol and xylitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhea.

Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions.

References

1. Evaluate 2018. SunActive Iron Achieves ?Unlimited? GRAS Status for Foods and Beverages | Evaluate [Internet]. 2004 [cited 2018 Jul 11]. p. Available from: http://www.evaluategroup.com/Universal/View.aspx?type=Story&id=250089.
2. Roe MA, Collings R, Hoogewerff J, Fairweather-Tait SJ. Relative bioavailability of micronized, dispersible ferric pyrophosphate added to an ap ple juice drink. Eur J Nutr [Internet]. 2009 Mar 13 [cited 2018 Jul 11];48(2):115?9. Available from:http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00394-008-0770-3.
3. National Institute of Health. (2016) Iron- Fact sheet for health professional. Accessed January 2018 from: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/ Iron-HealthProfessional/.
4. Jauregui-Lobera, I. (2014). Iron deficiency and cognitive functions. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 10, 2087-95.
5. Jellin, J.M., Gregoty, P.J., Batz, F., et al. (Eds.). (2018). Iron. Accessed January 2018 [Available from: http://www.naturaldatabase.com/.