Vitakruid Iron Bisglycinate 28 Complex including Copper Vitamin C

Vitakruid Iron Bisglycinate 28 Complex including Copper Vitamin C
In short:
- Biologically available form of iron bisglycinate
- Always supplement iron and copper together
- Scientifically supported cofactors
- Supplementing every other day prevents unfavorable bacterial growth
- Preventing hepcidin increase ensures better iron absorption

Description:
Biologically available form of iron bisglycinate
Bisglycinate is the most biologically available form of iron. The structure of an amino acid chelate is so strong that our stomach acid cannot break it down. This is due to the amino acids in the chelate form that act as a protective layer for the iron. Thus, iron bisglycinate reaches our intestines as a complete element, where our body then absorbs it. Moreover, we know that iron supplementation can sometimes be uncomfortable for the stomach and intestines. However, due to the amino acid chelated nature of iron bisglycinate, such complaints are limited!

Always supplement iron and copper together
Balance is the word on which the effectiveness of our mineral metabolism relies. Like on a scale, the different elements in our body are continuously weighed. The minerals we know have various relationships with each other. For example, iron and copper have a so-called bidirectional antagonistic effect. This means in plain English that increased iron intake can lead to decreased copper levels and vice versa. To prevent lowered copper levels and support iron transport, our Iron Bisglycinate Complex contains 50 mcg of copper in the well-absorbed form of gluconate per tablet.

Scientifically supported cofactors
Three supporting nutrients have been added to our Iron Bisglycinate Complex. Additionally, insufficient riboflavin levels (vitamin B2) often occur together with reduced iron metabolism. Furthermore, vitamin C, the nutrient we typically associate with immunity, promotes the absorption of iron from food. This resistance vitamin also ensures a higher iron content in our blood, the place where we need this valuable mineral. Due to its dual action, we thought that adding 200 mg of vitamin C would also be a good defense!

Supplementing every other day prevents unfavorable bacterial growth
However, taking an iron tablet three times a day for weeks to months can lead to stomach and intestinal discomfort, even with the gut-friendly iron bisglycinate. Recent research has shown what exactly causes this. The small intestine only absorbs about fifteen percent of the consumed iron. The vast majority ends up in the large intestine, where the mineral stimulates the growth of unfavorable bacteria that cause complaints. The low iron absorption in the small intestine is related to the hormone hepcidin. When the release of the hormone into the blood decreases, iron absorption in the small intestine increases and vice versa. Research even shows that the liver releases more hepcidin up to 48 hours after taking an iron tablet, which results in worsened iron absorption in the small intestine. Supplementing iron every other day thus provides a solution for iron-related intestinal discomfort!

Preventing hepcidin increase leads to better iron absorption
Digestive discomfort is not the only issue we relate to daily iron supplementation. The higher hepcidin concentrations that arise after taking an iron tablet have another adverse effect. An increased release of the hormone limits the incorporation of iron into the red blood cell for about two days. In other words, after supplementation with the mineral, the ingested iron tablets seem less effective in the 48 hours that follow. Research shows that most iron reaches the bone marrow, and thus the red blood cells, with supplementation every other day in a dosage of 40-80 mg.

- Iron supports the production of red blood cells, is good for normal oxygen transport in the body, and contributes to the formation of cells and tissues
- Iron and copper have a beneficial effect on normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Iron and vitamin B2 are good for fatigue and tiredness
- Iron, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin C have a positive effect on the immune system
- Copper supports iron transport in the body
- Vitamin A and vitamin B2 enhance the availability of iron from body stores and are therefore beneficial for iron metabolism
- Vitamin C promotes the absorption of iron and thereby increases the iron content in the blood

Composition

Composition per dosage (1 tablet)		RI*
Iron (bisglycinate)	28 mg	200%
Copper (gluconate)	500 µg	50%
Beta carotene	2 mg	**
Vitamin A (retinol acetate)	400 µg	50%
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)	5 mg	357%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	200 mg	250%
* Reference Intake ** No RI established

 

Ingredients
microcrystalline cellulose (filler), ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), iron bisglycinate, vegetable oil (binder), beta-carotene (Provitamin A), magnesium stearate (anti-caking agent), HPMC (coating), riboflavin-5-phosphate (Vitamin B2), silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent), copper bisglycinate, retinol acetate (Vitamin A), glycerin (coating), HPC (coating)

Usage
Take 1 to 3 tablets per day. Supplement every other day. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

Manufacturer / Distributor
Vitakruid BV, Jacobus Spijkerdreef 430, 2132 PZ Hoofddorp

This product is a dietary supplement.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A dietary supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.

Keep out of reach of young children.

Store in a dry, closed container at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.

Consult a specialist before using supplements in case of pregnancy, lactation, medication use, and illness.