Organic IRON Dietary Supplement

Extra iron supplementation is often recommended during pregnancy, in anemic conditions, and when iron deficiencies produce a lack of energy. Most iron supplements are made from inorganic materials which may produce other health concerns. Iron obtained from natural foodstuff is the optimal way to supplement a diet. Organic Iron is easily absorbed without any digestive disturbance.

An Iron Supplement without Digestive Disturbances

Iron is an essential dietary mineral with an adult recommended daily allowance of 18 mg. per day. The iron in ORGANIC IRON is extracted from organic curry leaves Murraya koenigii. In Ayurvedic medicine they are considered an herbal tonic, stimulating the stomach to enhance digestion and used to treat various digestive disorders. In western medicine, iron is often prescribed for anemia, extra nutritional support during pregnancy, and when a lack of energy is diagnosed as iron deficiency.

Digestion, assimilation and absorption of iron supplements

The body digests and assimilates plant materials far better than inorganic matter mined from the earth’s crust. The iron present in most dietary supplements is a chemical preparation from iron ore which is mined from rocks. This iron is not well metabolized by the body and can produce undesirable side effects; the most common are gastrointestinal irregularities and cardiovascular diseases when there is a high level of inorganic iron in the blood.

Symptoms of Iron Deficiency

Symptoms of iron deficiency include a lack of energy, shortness of breaths, headache, irritability, and dizziness. Those at the most risk of low iron levels include:

•	Women who are menstruating, especially if they have heavy periods
•	Women who are pregnant or who have just had a baby
•	Long-distance runners
•	Strict vegetarians
•	People with any type of bleeding in the intestines (for example, a bleeding ulcer)
•	People who frequently donate blood
•	People with gastrointestinal conditions that make it hard to absorb nutrients from food*

Iron is most often prescribed by doctors in anemic conditions and for pregnant and lactating women. Babies and young children are at risk for low iron levels if they do not receive the appropriate foods. Babies moving to solid foods should eat iron-rich foods. Infants are born with enough iron to last about six months. An infant's additional iron needs are met by breast milk. Infants that are not breastfed should be given an iron supplement or iron-fortified infant formula.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


• Organic Iron	60 Capsules	$19.95

Contraindications, Interactions and Side-Effects for Organic Iron

Since Organic Iron from Medicinal Nutraceutics is 100% from plants, side effects are less likely when compared with standard inorganic iron found in most dietary supplements. However, it is important that you are aware of the most common ones.

In children, death has occurred from ingesting 200 mg of iron. It is important to keep iron supplements tightly capped and away from children's reach. Any time excessive iron intake is suspected, immediately call your physician or Poison Control Center, or visit your local emergency room. Doses of iron prescribed for iron deficiency anemia in adults are associated with constipation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, especially when the supplements are taken on an empty stomach.

The genetic disorder called hemochromatosis affects the body's ability to control how much iron is absorbed. This leads to too much iron in the body. Treatment consists of a low-iron diet, no iron supplements, and phlebotomy (blood removal) on a regular basis.

In 2001, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences set a tolerable upper intake level (UL) for iron for healthy people. There may be times when a physician prescribes an intake higher than the upper limit, such as when individuals with iron deficiency anemia need higher doses to replenish their iron stores. The table below lists the ULs for healthy adults, children, and infants 7 to 12 months of age.

Tolerable Upper Intake Levels for Iron for
Infants 7 to 12 months, Children, and Adults.

Organic Iron Supplement Facts

Other Ingredients: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (capsule) L-Leucine.

Suggested Use: Take one capsule daily, preferably with meals, or as recommended by your health care provider.

100% Vegetarian and HYPOALLERGENIC: Contains no yeast, dairy, eggs, gluten, corn, soy, wheat, sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, artificial color, flavor, or fragrances.

CAUTION: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding; consult your physician before taking this product.
Keep out of the reach of children.

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