AlchePharma Iron Liquid: Top Highlights
Gentle on the stomach: Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate is a gentle form of iron that's well-absorbed with minimal side effects, unlike other iron supplements.
Highly bioavailable: Studies show this iron chelate is more effectively absorbed by the body compared to other iron salts.
Great for kids: Suitable for adults and children over 4, with specific dosage recommendations for younger children.
Delicious taste: Blackberry vanilla flavor makes it a pleasant experience, even for picky eaters.
Quality you can trust: Rigorous quality control testing ensures the purity and potency of each ingredient.
Additional benefits:
Contains Yellow Dock, an herb traditionally used to support iron absorption.
Free of common allergens and harsh chemicals.
Packaged in a dark bottle to preserve freshness.
Overall, AlchePharma Iron Liquid provides a gentle, effective, and enjoyable way to boost your iron intake.
Ferrous bisglycinate chelate is a form of iron that offers several advantages over other common iron supplements, making it a popular choice for people who need to boost their iron intake. Here's why:
1. Gentle on the stomach: Unlike some other iron supplements, such as ferrous sulfate, ferrous bisglycinate chelate is gentle on the digestive system. This is because the iron is gebunden (chelated) to two glycine molecules, which protect it from interacting with the lining of your stomach and intestines. This can help to reduce common side effects of iron supplements, such as nausea, constipation, and diarrhea.
2. Highly bioavailable: Bioavailability refers to how well a nutrient is absorbed by the body. Ferrous bisglycinate chelate is more bioavailable than other forms of iron, meaning that your body can absorb more of the iron it contains. This is because the glycine molecules help to transport the iron into your bloodstream.
3. Fewer side effects: Because it is gentle on the stomach and highly bioavailable, ferrous bisglycinate chelate is less likely to cause side effects than other forms of iron. This makes it a good choice for people who have sensitive stomachs or who are prone to side effects from other iron supplements.
4. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans: Ferrous bisglycinate chelate is a form of heme iron, which is the type of iron found in meat. However, it is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans, as it is derived from plant sources.
5. May be helpful for people with certain medical conditions: Ferrous bisglycinate chelate may be helpful for people with certain medical conditions that affect iron absorption, such as celiac disease or Crohn's disease.
Overall, ferrous bisglycinate chelate is a safe and effective form of iron that is gentle on the stomach, highly bioavailable, and has fewer side effects than other forms of iron. It is a good choice for people who need to boost their iron intake, especially those who have sensitive stomachs or who are prone to side effects from other iron supplements.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind about ferrous bisglycinate chelate:
It is important to talk to your doctor before taking any new supplements, including ferrous bisglycinate chelate.
The dosage of ferrous bisglycinate chelate will vary depending on your individual needs.
Ferrous bisglycinate chelate can interact with certain medications, so it is important to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking before starting this supplement.
Product # 628: Easy Iron™
Background:
Iron is a very important nutrient, yet studies show that iron deficiency continues to be one of the most common nutrient deficiencies worldwide. Iron is essential for the synthesis of healthy red blood cells.* It is also involved in energy production and immune function.* The problem with many iron supplements on the market is that they often cause stomach upset, constipation and sometimes nausea. We use the patented Ferrochel® form of iron. This form of iron is gentle on the stomach and has been shown to be better absorbed than other forms of iron. Ferrochel® has been shown in studies to increase and maintain blood levels of iron.* Vitamin B-12 and folic acid are included for additional support in building healthy red blood cells.*
Features:
Patented Ferrochel®, iron bisglycinate features iron chelated to the amino acid glycine.
Manufactured by Albion Laboratories, a world leader in chelated minerals.
25 mg of elemental iron per capsule.
Vegetarian
Benefits:
Enhanced absorption of iron without gastrointestinal side effects such as constipation and nausea typical of non-chelated iron supplements.*
Iron bis-glycinate is shown in studies to be effective at increasing blood levels of iron.*
Iron is an essential trace mineral that is critical for energy production as part of the mitochondrial electron transport chain; part of the cell where ATP (energy) is synthesized.*
Iron is an important component of the antioxidant enzyme catalase which helps neutralize peroxide radicals.*
Iron is essential for the synthesis of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying component of red blood cells. Iron helps ensure oxygen delivery to all cells.
Iron is also needed for amino acid metabolism, collagen synthesis and carnitine synthesis.*
Additional Information
Ferrochel® Effectiveness
Ferrochel's many unique attributes support its superior role as an iron supplement in humans. These include:
Small, stable molecule with no ionic charge
Does not react with other nutrients
Bioavailable (easily absorbed)
Safe
Less gastric upset
Small, stable and non-reactive, the Ferrochel molecule is better absorbed
Because small protein peptides are easier for the body to absorb, the body will combine inorganic minerals with amino acids to take advantage of the intestine’s affinity for protein absorption. This binding process is called chelation (key-lay-shun). Albion's Ferrochel does the stomach’s work in advance by binding minerals to amino acids resulting in small, organic chelated iron molecules that can pass easily through the intestinal wall.
When a mineral salt is dissolved in the stomach, the mineral becomes a charged ion that can block absorption of other nutrients or combine with other dietary factors to form unabsorbable compounds (see Figure 1). This is particularly true of iron, which can deactivate nutrients such as vitamin E and ascorbic acid and block uptake of minerals like calcium. The Ferrochel molecule is ionically neutral — it carries no electrical charge. This neutrality ensures that the mineral does not react with other nutrients and is delivered to the intestine for absorption (see Figure 2).
Even with Ferrochel’s enhanced bioavailability, it is extremely safe.
Ferrochel absorption is controlled by iron stores in the body, with greater amounts generally being absorbed by individuals with lower iron status. A body suffering iron-deficiency anemia may uptake 90 percent of the iron, while a body that is not iron deficient may only take up 10 percent — or just the amount that body needs enough to offset losses in metabolism. Ferrochel has been found to be 2.6 times safer than iron sulfate and safer than typical inorganic iron found in foods and dietary supplements.
The safety and effectiveness of Ferrochel is of particular importance in children. Iron deficiency anemia is closely tied to higher mortality, delayed physical development, impairment of cognitive functions and psychomotor development in prenatal and infant development. Ferrochel's ability to safely and effectively deliver critical iron during these crucial stages of development is significant.
Compared to inorganic iron, Ferrochel causes less gastric upset
In clinical research comparing inorganic iron to Ferrochel, a significant number of study participants preferred Ferrochel and reported fewer instances of gastrointestinal (GI) upset than with ferrous sulfate, which is typically associated with gastric side effects such as constipation and nausea.
Product Color:
Green w/Speckles
Ferrochel™ Iron Bisglycinate
Gentle & Non-Constipating*
NOW® Iron Complex is a unique blend of Ferrochel™ Iron (a bioavailable form of iron) and its important co-nutrients combined with complementary botanicals. Iron is a mineral required for the formation of hemoglobin, a molecule that transports oxygen to the cells throughout the body in red blood cells.* Vitamin B-12 and folate are necessary for red blood cell production, while vitamin C is known to enhance iron absorption from the GI tract.* This vegetarian formula is well-tolerated and non-constipating and has been designed to maximize iron absorption and utilization by the body.*
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Supplement Facts:
Supplement Facts
Serving Size:
1 Veg Capsule
Servings Per Container:
100
Description
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)
90 mg
100%
Folate[100 mcg (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate] [from Quatrefolic® (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid Glucosamine Salt]
170 mcg DFE
43%
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin)
50 mcg
2083%
Iron (elemental)(from 135 mg Ferrous Bisglycinate) (Ferrochel™)
27 mg
150%
Organic Dong Quai(Angelica sinensis) (Rhizome/Root)
50 mg
†Daily Value not established.
Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) (Leaf)
50 mg
†Daily Value not established.
†Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide and Stearic Acid (vegetable source).
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Caution: For adults only. Not intended for pregnant/nursing women. Consult physician if taking medication or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Ferrochel™ and the Albion Gold Medallion design are trademarks of Albion Laboratories, Inc.
Quatrefolic® is a registered trademark of Gnosis S.p.A. and protected by U.S. Patent 7,947,662.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.
Family owned since 1968.
Suggested Usage:
Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.
Product Color:
Green w/Speckles
Ferrochel™ Iron Bisglycinate
Gentle & Non-Constipating*
Iron is an essential mineral that plays central roles in energy production, immune system function, and neurological health.* Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin, a molecule that transports oxygen to the cells of the body, and myoglobin, which binds oxygen used in muscle tissues.* NOW uses Ferrochel™ Iron Bisglycinate, which has clinically demonstrated superior absorption and is well tolerated because it is gentle and non-constipating.*
Ferrochel™ and the Albion Gold Medallion designs are trademarks of Albion Laboratories, Inc.
NOW® Double Strength Iron has twice the Iron (36 mg per capsule) as in our regular strength product (18 mg per capsule).
Natural color variations may occur in this product.
Supplement Facts:
Supplement Facts
Serving Size:
1 Veg Capsule
Servings Per Container:
90
Description
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value
Iron (elemental)(from 180 mg Ferrous Bisglycinate) (Ferrochel™)
36 mg
200%
Other Ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Stearic Acid (vegetable source) and Silicon Dioxide.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Caution: For adults only. Do not exceed recommended dosage unless directed by a physician. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Ferrochel™ and the Albion Gold Medallion designs are trademarks of Albion Laboratories, Inc.
NOW® Double Strength Iron has twice the Iron (36 mg per capsule) as in our regular strength product (18 mg per capsule).
Natural color variations may occur in this product.
Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Family owned since 1968.
Suggested Usage:
Take 1 capsule daily with a meal. Do not exceed recommended dosage unless directed by a physician.
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
