Iron Plus

Iron Complex fortified with B & C Vitamins
250 tablet, Code 792B

$25.95

High potency Iron Complex fortified with B & C Vitamins!

The most serious form of iron deficiency is anemia, an impairment of the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. In many people, anemia is caused by lack of sufficient iron intake from the diet. In Women of child-bearing age, anemia tends to be a result of Menstrual bleeding or from low dietary intake. In men, on the other hand, anemia is usually from medical causes. Symptoms of deficiency are varied, and include fatigue, decreased work performance, poor body temperature regulation, and for Women, problems with pregnancy.

When the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood is impaired (anemia), reduced blood flow to organ systems occurs (as is the case in coronary artery disease) and there is a much greater risk for infirmity and death. The startling fact is that 24 to 40% of hospitalized patients over age 65 are anemic. (New England Journal of Medicine, Oct 25, 2001, pp. 1230-1236) Compared to non-anemic people, these blood deficient individuals have high mortality rates from diseases such as heart failure, stroke and cancer. Cancer cells thrive in a low oxygen environment and even borderline anemia predicts higher mortality.

Anemia in fact, can be a strong predictor of who is most likely to die. Normal hematocrit ranges are between 36 and 50%. Below 36% indicates anemia. In the New England Journal of Medicine study cited above, doctors looked at heart attack victims presenting at the hospital. Their findings indicated that those patients with the lowest hematocrit ranges (5 to 24%) had the highest probability (78%) of dying within 30 days.

In the elderly, 28% of anemic people between the ages of 70 and 79 are likely to die over a 5-year time period than nonanemic individuals. In the 80 to 89 year age group, the news is even worse. The likelihood increases to 34%. (J Am Geriatr Soc 2001 Sep;49(9):1226-8)

Some people have too much iron in their body. Excess iron produces massive free radicals that can lead to life-threatening diseases. Before beginning iron supplementation to correct a condition such as anemia, a blood test is recommended. An annual CBC/Chemistry test can detect iron level, blood cell counts, and the presence of anemia or other serious conditions.

Caution

• Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6.
• Keep this product out of reach of children.
• In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
  

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease