useful to fill the food shortages or the increased organic iron needs
in case of sideropenia.
FOOD SUPPLEMENT | MINISTERIAL CODE: 97630
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Iron is an essential microelement for our body and performs important functions such as the transport of oxygen in the tissues, the transfer of electrons in the respiratory chain. Iron contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and hemoglobin and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Copper contributes to the normal transport of iron in the body.
Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron.
Iron supplementation through the patented Sferafer® technology boasts excellent palatability, gastric tolerance and bioavailability, allowing reducing the side effects commonly associated with the intake of other types of iron.
INGREDIENTS
Food supplement based on divalent iron (ferrous fumarate), copper and vitamin C microencapsulated in a patented gastro-resistant and slow-release formulation.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
20 stick packs with gastro-resistant granules and controlled release
HOW TO USE
It is recommended to take 1 stick pack per day to be introduced into the mouth and swallowed without chewing.
NUTRITION FACTS
Components | For daily intake (1stick pack) | %NRV*/dose |
Microencapsulated iron, copper, vitamin C of which: | ||
– Fe | 30 mg | 214% |
– Cu | 1 mg | 100% |
– Vitamin C | 80 mg | 100% |
*NRV=Nutrient Reference Values under Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011
WARNINGS
Dietary food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of children under the age of three years. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia. When there is a lack of iron, caused by a poor dietary intake, problems in absorption and blood losses, the production of hemoglobin is insufficient and this determines a poor circulation of oxygen through the body. Iron deficiency anemia affects 700 million people worldwide, an estimate disclosed by the CHARTA Foundation (Center for Health Associated Research and Technology Assessment).
It affects all age groups and the most at risk groups of developing iron deficiency anemia are:
Iron deficiency anemia occurs with symptoms such as extreme weakness, pallor, irritability.
Bivalent iron, present in Sferafer®, is the only form of inorganic iron that is absorbed at the level of the cells of the intestinal tract (enterocytes); it has a bioavailability greater than 3-4 times that of trivalent iron.
Copper is the cofactor of the efestine enzyme, which, with its action, allows iron to bind to transferrin and to be transported in the blood.
Vitamin C prevents the oxidation of iron from the bivalent to the trivalent form. The synergistic action of these components, together with the gastro-resistant and slow-release pharmaceutical form, guarantee:
In addition to the integration with specific products such as SFERAFER ™, it is important to follow a varied and balanced diet rich in iron to combat the effects of iron deficiency anemia.
The heme iron, more easily absorbed by the intestine, is found in animal foods such as:
On the other hand, non-heme iron is present in cereals and fruit and should be taken together with Vitamin C.
So it is good practice to season the vegetables with lemon, and the fruit salad with lemon or orange.
This association allows iron to be more easily absorbed.
Also remember that there are several foods that decrease the absorption of iron in the intestine, including bran, legumes and whole grains (as rich in fiber), coffee, tea, chocolate.