Iron 36 mg 90 Veg Capsules

Product description: Iron as Ferrochel™ ferrous bisglycinate - the mineral bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine, a chelated form known for good absorption and for being gentle on the stomach. Supports the formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, the transport of oxygen and the reduction of tiredness. Double strength: twice the iron of the regular NOW capsule, in a small veg capsule suitable for vegans. Iron is the one mineral that women of childbearing age, vegetarians and endurance athletes most often run short of - and the classic iron tablets have a reputation for upsetting the stomach badly enough that many people simply stop taking them. With this in mind, NOW Foods developed Iron 36 mg 90 Veg Capsules! Iron is the metal at the heart of haemoglobin, the red pigment of blood that picks up oxygen in the lungs and delivers it to every working cell, and of myoglobin, its cousin that stores oxygen inside the muscles. The body cannot make iron; the whole supply has to come from food - red meat, liver, legumes, dark leafy greens - and only a fraction of what lands on the plate is actually absorbed. That is where the form matters. Ferrochel™ is iron bisglycinate: each iron atom is held between two molecules of glycine, the smallest amino acid, so the mineral travels through the digestive tract as a stable chelate, is absorbed the way amino acids are, and does not react with the food around it the way ordinary iron salts do. The result is a form that is well absorbed and gentle on the stomach, closed in a small veg capsule that fits easily into a daily routine.First and foremost, it keeps the blood doing its job: iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin and to normal oxygen transport in the body. Every haemoglobin molecule carries four iron atoms, and it is these atoms that bind oxygen in the lungs and release it in the muscles, the brain and every tissue that burns fuel for energy. When iron runs low, less oxygen reaches those tissues and the body has to make its energy on a tight budget - which is why iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal energy-yielding metabolism. The same mineral sits inside enzymes that immune cells depend on, so iron also contributes to the normal function of the immune system, and it has a role in the process of cell division, the everyday renewal of tissues that never really stops.Support your body at the highest level with NOW Foods Iron! Serving Information: Serving Size: 1 Capsule Amount Per Serving Iron (elemental) (from 180 mg Ferrous Bisglycinate) (Ferrochel™) 36 mg Other Ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Stearic Acid (vegetable source) and Silicon Dioxide. Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule daily with a meal. For adults only. WARNING: Do not exceed recommended dosage unless directed by a physician. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. 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. Natural color variation may occur in this product. Store in a cool, dry place after opening. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. A dietary supplement cannot be a substitute for a varied diet. 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.