Highly absorbable iron formula with vitamin C to enhance intestinal absorption; supports red blood cell function and energy production‡
Iron is an important component of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to tissues throughout the body. It is also a part of myoglobin, a protein that helps muscle cells store oxygen and ferritin, the body's main iron storage protein found in the intestines, liver and spleen. Optimal serum levels have been associated with mental health and moderating fatigue in women of childbearing age.‡
- Highly bioavailable form of iron‡
- Helps to support muscle function‡
- Made with hypoallergenic, vegan ingredients
Iron-C provides a highly utilizable form of iron to support optimal muscle function. Iron-C helps transport oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body, which initiates muscle contractions.‡
Each vegetarian capsule contain:
- Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 175 mg
- Iron (as iron glycinate and 50% as iron aspartate) 15 mg
Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose), ascorbic palmitate
1 capsule, 1-2 times daily, with meals.
If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before taking this product.
Orally, iron can cause G.I. upset, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, nausea or vomiting.
G.I. adverse effects are uncommon at doses below the tolerable upper intake level (UL) of 45 mg per day. Consult your physician for more information.
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.
Iron supplementation can decrease the absorption of certain medications,including bisphosphonates, levodopa, levothyroxine, methyldopa, mycophenolate mofetil and certain antibiotics.
Consult your physician for more information.