Cyto Matrix Heme Iron 60 Veg Capsules

Helps to form red blood cells. Helps in energy metabolism. Helps to support normal early fetal development. 

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the developed world, with 1 out of every 2 women expected to experience it at one point in their lives. Deficient iron status can lead to anemia, a state of low red blood cell numbers. Although iron deficiency anemia typically presents with symptoms of fatigue, weakness, hair loss and pallor, low iron levels can affect many other body systems at the same time or even before anemia has set in. 

Iron is not just a critical mineral for the production of hemoglobin and myoglobin, but it is also required for promoting optimal thyroid function, mood regulation, cognition, immune function and female fertility. Children, adolescents, women of reproductive age, pregnant women, vegans and vegetarians are either at risk of being iron deficient or simply have greater iron requirements. Clearly, well-tolerated and effective iron supplementation options are required in a wide variety of populations.

While there are many types of iron supplements available in the market, a clear distinction is often made between heme iron and non-heme iron. Heme iron is found in animal foods that contain hemoglobin, such as meat, fish, and poultry, while non-heme iron is sourced from plant sources like grains and vegetables. This differentiation is important because heme iron is the most bioavailable form of iron, readily absorbing 25-30% through the digestive tract, a far better rate when compared to non-heme absorption rates at only 1-10%. Heme iron absorption rates are also less affected by dietary compounds such as polyphenols and phytates. Finally, heme iron supplementation tends to generate fewer gastrointestinal effects such as nausea, stomach upset and constipation.

Ingredients:

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 50mg
Iron (heme iron polypeptide) 11mg
Citrus bioflavonoids (fruit, Citrus aurantiifolia; fruit, Citrus limon; fruit, Citrus paradisi; fruit, Citrus reticulata; fruit, Citrus sinensis) 1mg
Folate (L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) 400mcg
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 400mcg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, rice bran oil.

Purity:  Gluten, soy and dairy free.