Ferrasorb by Thorne Research 60 vegecaps
Product Description
Hematinic formulas provide the nutrients needed to help create new red blood cells.* Studies indicate a hematinic formula that uses a combination of essential B vitamins and vitamin C in addition to iron is superior to a formula using these nutrients individually. Each nutrient is reliant on the others for proper red blood cell formation.* Ferrasorb® combines the active forms of vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5’-phosphate), vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin), and folate (L-5-methyltetra-hydrofolate) with well-absorbed iron bisglycinate – for an optimal hematinic product.* Vitamin C is added to enhance iron absorption.*
Individuals who can benefit from a hematinic formula include those with a greater need for iron, those who tend to chronically lose iron, and those who do not absorb iron well.* Such individuals include teenage girls, pregnant women, women of childbearing age (particularly if they have heavy menses), individuals with malabsorption syndromes (Crohn's disease or Celiac disease), individuals on chemotherapy, elderly patients with low hydrochloric acid secretion, and individuals with poor kidney function.*
Iron deficiency can manifest as weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath on exertion, dizziness, tinnitus, spots before the eyes, drowsiness, irritability, infrequent menses, and loss of libido.*
Ingredients
One Capsule Contains:
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 15 mg.
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) 5 mg.
Folate (as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt ) 400 mcg.
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 300 mcg.
Iron (as Ferrochel® Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate)* 36 mg.
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide.
*This product uses Albion’s Ferrochel® Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate. Ferrochel is a registered trademark of Albion International, Inc.
Suggested Use
Take 1 capsule one to three times daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner.
Warnings
ALLERGY WARNING
This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
PREGNANCY
If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.
INTERACTIONS
5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) supplementation is not recommended concurrent with methotrexate cancer therapy, as it can interfere with methotrexate's anti-neoplastic activity; however, this folate source has not been shown to interfere with the anti-inflammatory activity of methotrexate. An individual taking methotrexate for psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis can safely take a supplement containing folate.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
PRECAUTIONS:
- If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare provider before taking any herbal supplement.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Do not use if tamper evident shrink wrap is broken or missing.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose‚ treat or cure any disease or medical condition.
*These statements have not been evaluated be the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
