Superior Iron
Xcel Health Superior Iron. A high quality, NZ made iron supplement for people with low iron levels or anaemia. Formulated by Leanne James, Superior Iron contains one of the most absorbable forms of iron, Iron bisglycinate, shown to be four times more absorbable than the ferrous forms of iron (often found in other iron formulations). Also contains the important co factors Vitamin B12, in the form of Methylcobalamin (Active B12), MTHF- 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid (Active Folate) & Vitamin C. Suitable for pregnant women and vegetarians. Contains 25mg elemental iron per capsule. 60 Vegetarian Capsules.
Updated Formula! Now with MTHF (Active Folate) & in a Vegetarian capsule
Brand
Xcel HealthSize
60 Vegetarian CapsulesCommon Uses
For people with low iron levels or anaemia.
Symptoms of low iron include...
- Cravings for ice or cold drinks
- Brittle hair and or peeling finger nails
- Feeling light headed and dizzy - especially when bending down and standing up again
- Being emotionally erratic
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Breathlessness
- Poor appetite
- Deficient in cognitive behaviour
- Constipation
- A lot of people with low iron find it hard to shut their brain off at night time to go to sleep, even though they are exhausted
- Leanne believes one of the most common contributors to post natal depression is low iron.
"Just because your iron test is "within the range" does not necessarily mean this level is adequate for you. If you have symptoms of low iron and have been diagnosed with low iron before, via a blood test, consider an iron supplement like Superior Iron" - Leanne James
Suggested Dosage
Adults: Take 1 capsule at breakfast.
If iron levels are low, you can take another 1 capsule at lunch. Take with Vitamin C rich liquid, for maximum absorption (although this is not vital, as the product already contains Vitamin C).
Please be aware that legally, as an over the counter product, Superior Iron can only contain 25mg of elemental iron.
Health Information
Essential Iron
Iron is found in the largest amounts in our blood and is involved in respiration, by being the main carrier for getting oxygen to all the cells in the body.
Low iron is a common problem these days. This can be due to many reasons, but the most common reasons for having low iron levels is not eating enough iron rich foods in the diet, consuming tannin and caffeine containing foods or beverages within 1 hour after meals and having an absorption problem such as with coeliac disease.
Also, women commonly have low iron, due to menstrual bleeding.
Too much iron, accumulating over the years, can occur in older men. This is often due to poor liver function. If this is the case, iron supplements must not be taken.
Most women however will need to take an iron supplement at some time in their life, due to menstrual bleeding.
Now with Active B12 - Methylcobalamin and Active Folate - MTHF
Ingredients
Each vegetarian capsule provides (Elemental): Iron (bisglycinate) 25mg, MTHF (Active Folate) (5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid) 200mcg, Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) 50mcg, Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate) 100mg. Contains encapsulating aid.
Made in New Zealand in a GMP Company..
Precautions
Keep out of reach of Children. Please note: Due to colour varation in raw ingredients, the contents of the capsule appears different to other batches.
Iron supplements should not be taken unless a blood test has revealed a deficiency. In all cases, seek professional advice before self prescribing.
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