Iron

Dietary supplements with iron for anemia

The topic of high-quality dietary supplements is of interest to those who are concerned about their health. Which iron supplements are effective and have no side effects? And do such supplements even exist?

Why are iron supplements necessary?

Fe supplements are prescribed for iron deficiency anemia. The causes of this vary, but in the vast majority of cases, it is the result of nutritional deficiencies. A prolonged absence of liver, legumes, buckwheat, eggs, and seafood from the diet can have serious consequences.

There are other causes as well:

• severe blood loss;
• problems with iron absorption;
• endocrine system diseases;
• liver pathology;
• pregnancy and lactation.

Iron supplements are extremely beneficial for women. Regular blood loss during menstruation, pregnancy, and breastfeeding constantly lowers the necessary level of Fe in the body.

What dietary supplements do manufacturers offer?

There are many similar products on the market. They all differ in the dosage of the active ingredient, its valence, and auxiliary components.

• Dietary supplements with bivalent iron are better absorbed in combination with calcium (Ferri gluconas) or sulfur (Ferrum sulfuricum oxydatum). Iron sulfate is used more often. It contains 8% more active ingredient, but, frankly speaking, this difference does not affect the effectiveness of the product.
• The chelated form is iron bisglycinate or bigluconate. In this case, iron ions are bound to the amino acid glycine. Such dietary supplements are characterized by high bioavailability. They are most effective as a preventive measure.
• Iron salt preparations. When choosing this remedy, you need to consult a specialist and strictly control the dosage. A positive result in this case can be achieved in 2-4 weeks.

Signs of iron deficiency in the body

• Pale skin.
• Cracks in the corners of the lips.
• Dry palms, feet, and elbows.
• Headache.
• Gastrointestinal disorders.
• Constant fatigue.
• Passivity.
• Shortness of breath.
• Brittle hair and nails.

Self-medication is unacceptable in this case. The drug should be prescribed by a specialist based on a complete blood count (CBC).

How to cope with iron deficiency?

The daily norm of Fe for men is 10 mg, for women - 15 mg. Pregnant and lactating women should receive 20-25 mg. Children, depending on age, 5-15 mg.

Food is a natural source of iron. But how much iron do the foods on our table provide? At best, 15% of the required amount. That's nothing. Many of us don't realize that the loss of energy at the end of the day is caused not by work, but by a deficiency of one of the trace elements.

Which supplements are best absorbed?

When choosing natural supplements, pay attention to dietary supplements with vitamin C. Ascorbic acid helps iron to be fully absorbed. Ideally, the supplement should also contain folic acid and cobalamin (B12). This will allow you to quickly achieve improvement with minimal health risks.

Choosing a manufacturer

NSP iron supplements are among the safest. They undergo strict quality control and have certificates of conformity. You can read more about this on the relevant page. Iron supplements in tablets are the standard form of the product. NSP uses iron chelate (bigluconate), which has no side effects and is completely absorbed.

Reviews

You can find out about the effectiveness of the supplement on our NSP website. Our customers openly share their impressions of taking dietary supplements.

Price

The cost of the product in pharmacies or stores is not particularly affordable or high quality. By placing an order online on our official website from the distributor, you can save money, even with shipping included.

Preventing anemia is easy. All you need to do is eat right and use dietary supplements as an additional source of iron. Get rid of your health problems.