BioCeuticals Iron Sustain 30t

Description

Iron Sustain provides highly bioavailable iron in the form of ferrous bisglycinate. Activated B vitamins and vitamin C support the formulation. Iron may be of assistance to people with an increased demand for iron or whose dietary intake of iron is inadequate. Iron is necessary for the formation of haemoglobin in the blood, which transports oxygen to the tissues.

Features:

• Uses easily absorbed ferrous bisglycinate chelate (Ferrochel®).
• Provides 24mg of elemental iron.
• Includes activated B6, B9 and B12 vitamins.
• Iron, folic acid and vitamin B12 help maintain healthy blood.
• Assists normal red blood cell formation.
• Helps support dietary iron intake.
• Contains vitamin C to assist wtih non-haem iron absorption.
• Beneficial during pregnancy when iron need is greater.
• Gentle on the stomach.
• Vegetarian and vegan friendly.
  

 

Each tablet contains:
Iron (II) glycinate (bisglycinate) (Ferrochel®)	88.8mg
equiv. iron	24mg
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)	200mg
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate monohydrate (P5P) (active vitamin B6)	24.4mg
equiv. pyridoxine (vitamin B6)	15mg
Levomefolate calcium	125mcg
equiv. levomefolic acid (5-MTHF) (active folate)	115.44mcg
Calcium folinate	135.05mcg
equiv. folinic acid (activated vitamin B9)	125mcg
Mecobalamin (co-methylcobalamin) (active vitamin B12)	125mcg
Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)	125mcg

 

No added dairy, gluten, shellfish, soy protein, yeast.

Pregnancy friendly.

Vegan and vegetarian friendly.

• If symptoms persist talk to your health professional.
• Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions.
• Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
• Always read the label. Use only as directed.
• If you have any pre-existing conditions, are on any medications, always talk to your health professional before use.
  
• Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional.

Prescribing Information:

• The requirement for iron is increased during pregnancy and lactation, with iron requirements increasing by 66% in pregnancy.
• Iron is contraindicated in haemochromatosis.
• Iron can negatively impact zinc absorption when taken on an empty stomach.
• Calcium may reduce the absorption of iron; however, little effect has been observed with calcium supplementation at doses of 1000-1500mg daily.
• Concurrent use of iron with ACE inhibitors, levodopa, carbidopa, quinolone or tetracycline antibiotics, and L-thyroxine may result in reduced medication efficacy. Take medication two hours before or 6 hours after iron intake.
• Concomitant use of iron with antacids, cholesyramine, H2-receptor antagonists, haloperidol or proton-pump inhibitors may reduce iron efficacy.
• Concurrent use of iron with cimetidine, penicillamine or sulfasalazine may reduce both iron and drug efficacy. Separate doses by at least two hours.