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Iron Bisglycinate 20 (90 Vcaps)
Easy-to-absorb iron complex with 20 mg of iron per capsule
High absorption rate without intestinal irritation
Vitamins C, B6, B12, folic acid, magnesium and copper to help maximize absorption
It's surprising that, among all nutrients, iron is the one North American women are most deficient in. 35 to 58% of healthy young women have some degree of low iron levels and the number increases slightly during pregnancy. Fatigue, weakened immune system, and impaired brain activity are all symptoms of iron deficiency. By the time you are diagnosed with anemia, your iron levels may be in the danger zone.
Low iron means your body isn't producing enough healthy red blood cells to deliver oxygen from your lungs to your body's tissues. About 70% of the body's iron is contained in the blood as hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that transports and delivers oxygen to the body's tissues for their survival. Myoglobin, a protein found in the heart and skeletal muscles, also needs iron to function effectively. Iron is necessary for several key enzymes to aid in energy production and metabolism, particularly in DNA construction.
Taking a daily iron supplement is a quick and easy way to boost the body's reserves, but not all supplements are free from uncomfortable side effects like constipation, diarrhea, stomach upset, and nausea. CanPrev's Iron Bis-Glycinate 20 contains iron bis-glycinate, an easy-to-absorb chelated iron that is gentle on the stomach and does not cause gastrointestinal upset like those containing ferrous sulfate can.
Each capsule of 20 mg elemental iron is fortified with vitamins C, B6, B12, and folic acid, all cofactors that aid in the absorption and assimilation of iron for the production of healthy red blood cells.
