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• Case of two bottles, each containing 40 caplets of iron supplement (total of 80 caplets)
• 45 milligrams of iron per caplet–250% of daily value
• Made with carbonyl iron–the purest form of Iron
• Number one doctor recommended iron supplement
• Specially designed to be well absorbed and gentle on your stomach

Product Description
Feosol Carbonyl Iron Supplement is a pure form of Iron, and the No. 1 doctor recommended iron supplement. Designed to be gentle to your stomach. the supplement is made up of 45 milligrams of elemental iron per caplet (250 percent of Daily Value). Most ord… More >>

Feosol Carbonyl Iron Supplement Therapy, 40 Caplets

• Case of two bottles, each containing 125 tablets of iron supplement (total of 250 tables)
• 65 milligrams of elemental iron per tablet; 360% of daily value
• Same amount of elemental iron as in 225 milligrams of ferrous sulfate USP
• Number one doctor recommended iron supplement
• Specially designed to be well absorbed and gentle on your stomach

Product Description
Feosol Ferrous Sulfate is an easy-to-swallow iron supplement that provides 360 percent of your daily value of iron in an easy-to-carry bottle. Feosol tablets provide the body with ferrous sulfate. Feosol is an iron supplement for iron deficiency and iron… More >>

Feosol Ferrous Sulfate Iron Supplement Therapy, Tablets – 125 ea

Iron is an essential element that plays a key role in normal human physiology. In humans, iron combines with proteins in the blood that are responsible for the transportation of oxygen through the bloodstream.
It also plays a regulatory role in cell growth and differentiation. When humans are deficient in iron (anemic) oxygen delivery to tissues is hampered, leading to fatigue, confusion, and decreased immunity.
Iron supplements are often given to individuals who for some reason or another are low in Iron concentrations in their blood.

Iron deficiency occurs when the balance of iron that is taken into the body is less than what is required by the body for normal function. The process of iron deficiency is usually slow because the body will first try to compensate for the imbalance by tapping into the forms of iron storage within the body. Once the iron storage forms are depleted, blood hemoglobin levels begin to decrease leading to iron deficiency anemia.

The risk for iron toxicity can run very high if someone is taking iron supplementation that does not need it. This is because iron is lost from the body at a very slow rate. Remember to keep any iron supplement away from children. As little as 200mg has been reported to kill a child.

Source:
http://www.articlesbase.com/supplements-and-vitamins-articles/iron-supplements-a-review-486679.html

• Iron and heart disease. Some evidence suggests that iron can stimulate the activity of free radicals. Free radicals are natural by-products of oxygen metabolism that are associated with chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease. Free radicals may inflame and damage coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle. Other researchers suggest that iron may contribute to the oxidation of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, changing it to a form that is more damaging to coronary arteries. Numerous ways has been done to test an association between iron stores and coronary heart disease. But with conflicting results, and different methods to measure iron stores, make it difficult to reach a final conclusion on this issue.
• Iron and intense exercise. Many people who engage in regular, intense exercise such as jogging, competitive swimming, and cycling have marginal or inadequate iron status. Possible explanations include increased gastrointestinal blood loss after running and a greater turnover of red blood cells. Also, red blood cells within the foot can rupture while running. For these reasons, the need for iron may be 30% greater in those who engage in regular intense exercise.
• Iron and mineral interactions. Some researchers have raised concerns about interactions between iron, zinc, and calcium. When iron and zinc supplements are given together in a water solution and without food, greater doses of iron may decrease zinc absorption. However, the effect of supplemental iron on zinc absorption does not appear to be significant when supplements are consumed with food. There is evidence that calcium from supplements and dairy foods may inhibit iron absorption, but it has been very difficult to distinguish between the effects of calcium on iron absorption versus other inhibitory factors such as phytate.

Source: http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/iron.asp

Nutrient requirements increase during pregnancy to support fetal growth and maternal health. Iron requirements of pregnant women are approximately double that of non-pregnant women because of increased blood volume during pregnancy, increased needs of the fetus, and blood losses that occur during delivery. If iron intake does not meet increased requirements, iron deficiency anemia can occur. Iron deficiency anemia of pregnancy is responsible for significant morbidity, such as premature deliveries and giving birth to infants with low birth weight.

The RDA for iron for pregnant women increases to 27 mg per day. Unfortunately, data from the 1988-94 NHANES survey suggested that the median iron intake among pregnant women was approximately 15 mg per day. When median iron intake is less than the RDA, more than half of the group consumes less iron than is recommended each day.

Several major health organizations recommend iron supplementation during pregnancy to help pregnant women meet their iron requirements. The CDC recommends routine low-dose iron supplementation (30 mg/day) for all pregnant women, beginning at the first prenatal visit. When a low hemoglobin or hematocrit is confirmed by repeat testing, the CDC recommends larger doses of supplemental iron. The Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences also supports iron supplementation during pregnancy. Obstetricians often monitor the need for iron supplementation during pregnancy and provide individualized recommendations to pregnant women.
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/iron.asp

Iron: What is it?

Iron is an integral part of many proteins and enzymes that maintain good health. In humans, iron is an essential component of proteins involved in oxygen transport. It is also essential for the regulation of cell growth and differentiation. A deficiency of iron limits oxygen delivery to cells, resulting in fatigue, poor work performance, and decreased immunity. On the other hand, excess amounts of iron can result in toxicity and even death. Iron can used for many purpose:

• Treatment for patients with anemia which commonly known as Blaud’s pills. It was named after P. Blaud of Beaucaire, the French physician who introduced it.
• A food supplement intended to provide nutrients that are missing in a a person’s diet.
• Medicine to treat iron-deficiency anemia.

What foods provide iron?

There are two forms of dietary iron: heme and nonheme. Heme iron is derived from hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to cells. Heme iron is found in animal foods that originally contained hemoglobin, such as red meats, fish, and poultry. Iron in plant foods such as lentils and beans is arranged in a chemical structure called nonheme iron. This is the form of iron added to iron-enriched and iron-fortified foods. Heme iron is absorbed better than nonheme iron, but most dietary iron is nonheme iron. You will find iron in Chicken liver, Oysters, Beef, Clams, cereal, Oatmeal, and Soybeans.

Pregnancy increase the need for iron

Nutrient requirements increase during pregnancy to support fetal growth and maternal health. Iron requirements of pregnant women are approximately double that of non-pregnant women because of increased blood volume during pregnancy, increased needs of the fetus, and blood losses that occur during delivery. If iron intake does not meet increased requirements, iron deficiency anemia can occur. Iron deficiency anemia of pregnancy is responsible for significant morbidity, such as premature deliveries and giving birth to infants with low birth weight.

Iron supplements

Iron supplementation is indicated when diet alone cannot restore deficient iron levels to normal within an acceptable timeframe. Supplements are especially important when an individual is experiencing clinical symptoms of iron deficiency anemia. The goals of providing oral iron supplements are to supply sufficient iron to restore normal storage levels of iron and to replenish hemoglobin deficits.

Source: http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/iron.asp