Info: 60 Tablets
Iron is one of the most important minerals for good health, and is used in many bodily functions, including synthesis of DNA, transport of electrons, and, perhaps most importantly, the production of red blood cells (hemoglobin) for circulating oxygen throughout the body.
Info: 60 Tablets
Iron is one of the most important minerals for good health, and is used in many bodily functions, including synthesis of DNA, transport of electrons, and, perhaps most importantly, the production of red blood cells (hemoglobin) for circulating oxygen throughout the body.
Product Notes:
Often people do not receive the recommended daily dosage of iron in their diet: 45mg/day, for adults (from any sources, including food). This formulation provides an excellent type of iron in a very bioavailable form to help make up for dietary shortages.
A deficiency in iron can result in a condition called anemia, or a lack of red blood cells – the essential oxygen carriers in the body. This can cause feelings of tiredness, shortness of breath, and overall weakness and listlessness, and may also interfere with your sleep. Taking Ferro-C can help to raise your iron levels, although it may take a little while to build up. When you notice an increase in energy levels, which often occurs after only a few days of supplementing, this is an indication that your iron is working.
Iron deficiencies (which can be detected by physicians by measuring the ferretin levels in the blood) are also associated with restless legs syndrome, and some studies have found that can be alleviated somewhat with oral supplements, as well.
Latest product label differs slightly from the one shown. This product has also been marketed under the name Ferronyl Iron.
Related Product: See Nu-Life Hemoplex Iron.
Ferro-C Ingredients:
Each tablet contains:
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, niacinamide ascorbate): 100 mg
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl succinate): 10.05 mg AT
Thiamine (thiamine mononitrate): 3 mg
Riboflavin: 4 mg
Niacinamide (niacinamide ascorbate): 15 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride): 2 mg
Folic acid: 50 mcg
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin): 25 mcg
Pantothenic acid (calcium d-pantothenate): 12.5 mg
Ferronyl® Iron (iron carbonyl): 27 mg
Choline (choline bitartrate): 6 mg
Glycine: 100 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, tablet coating (hypromellose, glycerin), silica.
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take 1 tablet daily with a meal, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Store in a cool, dry place.
Warnings:
Keep out of the reach of children. There is enough iron in this package to seriously harm a child. Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to using Douglas Labs Ferro-C if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Stop use if allergy occurs.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80090131.
Supporting Science:
Allen, Richard P et al. “Evidence-based and consensus clinical practice guidelines for the iron treatment of restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease in adults and children: an IRLSSG task force report.” Sleep Medicine, 2018.
Gamad, Nanda et al. “A randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy, tolerability, and cost of oral iron preparations in iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy.” The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 2021.
Marks, Denese C et al. “An 8-week course of 45 mg of carbonyl iron daily reduces iron deficiency in female whole blood donors aged 18 to 45 years: results of a prospective randomized controlled trial.” Transfusion, 2014.
Sjöberg, A, and L Hulthén. “Comparison of food habits, iron intake and iron status in adolescents before and after the withdrawal of the general iron fortification in Sweden.” European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2015.
Trotti, Lynn M, and Lorne A Becker. “Iron for the treatment of restless legs syndrome.” The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2019.