Iron Plus Vegicaps

Brand

Microgenics

Size

60 Vegicaps

Common Uses

Iron plus is designed as a comprehensive Iron formula - providing 5mg of elemental iron along with complementary nutrients Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid. A deficiency of any of these three nutrients can cause a similar set of symptoms. This is why it is important to cover all bases in an iron supplement. A blood test is the only reliable way to determine which particular nutrient a person is deficient in. Above average iron intake is required for menstruating females, pregnant women, growing children and athletes. Vegetarians and vegans are also often deficient in iron and B12. This makes this supplement an ideal one for them, as it contains Vitamin B12 in a vegicap.

Suggested Dosage

Take one Vegicap daily or as directed by your health care professional. Suitable for use in pregnancy.

Health Information

Microgenics Iron Plus in Vegicaps provides iron in a highly absorbable form, that is well tolerated, by most people, and should not cause irritation as with some common forms of iron. Vitamin C will further aid the absorption of iron. Up to 80% of women have been shown to be iron deficient, especially those involved in strenuous regular exercise. Women lose Iron every month while menstruating and many diets are often low in Iron. Iron is a mineral that is found in the largest amounts in the blood. It is involved in respiration by being the main carrier vehicle for getting oxygen to all the cells in the body. The most common deficiency is anaemia, in which the amount of haemoglobin in the red blood cells is reduced. Symptoms of a deficiency, as well as anaemia, may include constipation, lustreless or brittle nails, spoon shaped nails, nail ridges that run lengthwise, difficult breathing, lethargy, tiredness, apathy, reduced brain function, pale complexion, headache and heart enlargement. Unusual food craving such as for ice, starch, clay and other non food items have been attributed to a deficiency. Iron is the most important mineral for the prevention of anaemia during menstruation. Muscle weakness and exercise endurance are improved with Iron. Control of candida and the herpes virus can be helped by having sufficient levels of Iron in the blood. Iron is of special value in cases of increased demand, such as in pregnancy and lactation, in growing children, the elderly, athletes and vegetarians.

Ingredients

Each Vegicap contains: Iron (as fumarate) 12mg, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine hydrochloride) 20mg, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 15mg, Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide) 30mg, Vitamin B5 (as Calcium pantothenate) 22.5mg, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride) 20mg, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 25mcg, Folic Acid (Folate) 250mcg, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 75mg, Biotin 125mcg.

Safety Information

Keep out of reach of children. Iron supplements should not be taken by those with haemotomachrosis