Iron 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.
Iron 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.
Iron 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.
Iron 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.
Iron 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.
Iron 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.
(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%.
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]]>Provides 24 mg of highly bioavailable iron in a gut-friendly biglycinate form, 500 mg of vitamin C is provided per serving to assist with the absorption of iron. BePure Iron Restore also provides essential blood building cofactors of B9, B12 and B6 to further support the production of hemoglobin.
Iron is an important mineral with many functions in the body including the production of red blood cells.
Iron deficiency is common in vegetarians, menstruating women, pregnancy, infants and the elderly. Our formulation is Vegan Friendly and contains 100% RDI Iron.
BePure Iron Restore Supports:
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]]>A Juicy Dose of Iron supports:
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Recommended Dosage:
Ages 12+: Take 1 capsule daily after meals.
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]]>Supports red blood cell production and helps support the transport of oxygen to body tissues.
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]]>Highly bio-available and low irritant iron formula for the maintenance of normal blood and support of cellular energy production.
Orthoplex Iron is designed to offer a gentle and well absorbed form of iron to help support red blood cell and haemoglobin production for the transport of oxygen to body cells and tissues, as well as to support cellular energy production.
This product has been batch tested and certified by HASTA for over 250 banned WADA prohibited substances. HASTA is the Australian sports supplement drug testing specialist, a division of Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL), Australia's largest independent sports drug testing laboratory.
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]]>Contains highly absorbable iron bisglycinate with a cofactor blend to support the entire process of red blood cell production and haemoglobin synthesis, while also helping to maintain energy levels.
Carefully developed in a vegan-friendly, ultra-low excipient formula, Heme Synergy contains a full activated B complex along with vitamins A and C.
✓ Complete erythropoiesis formula
✓ Full activated B complex, including folinic and levomefolic acid; and hydroxocobalamin and mecobalamin
✓ Ultra-low excipient
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]]>Helps increase absorption of dietary iron.
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