Microgenics Iron Plus 33 Capsules

One of the reasons for this, is that women lose iron each month with their menstrual cycle. Women with heavy bleeding are at higher risk of having low iron levels because heavy bleeding can lead to low iron levels, but low iron levels can also lead to heavy bleeding.4

Vegans and vegetarians are also at higher risk of having low iron levels or stores, because iron from an animal source is 2-3 times more efficiently absorbed in the body than iron from a plant source.2,5,15

INGREDIENT INFORMATION
Iron and energy levels Feeling tired is one of the most common symptoms of low iron levels. This is because iron is needed to make haemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen around the body. If there is not enough haemoglobin to carry oxygen to the tissues, this affects the energy production in those tissues, and can lead to fatigue and low energy levels.

In addition, when haemoglobin levels are low, the heart has to work harder to move
more oxygen-rich blood around the body, which can further lower energy levels.3

Iron and the immune system
Iron deficiency is associated with increased susceptibility to infections. Low iron levels may decrease the levels of certain types of immune cells and thus reduce the immune system’s ability to fight viruses and bacteria. As a result, those with low iron
levels are more susceptible to infections.6,7,8,9

Iron and the nervous system
Iron is needed to produce the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, and can affect glutamate and GABA levels in the brain. Changes in those neurotransmitter levels may not only decrease memory and learning capacity, but can also lead to increased feelings of anxiety, irritability and depression.16,17

Low levels of dopamine may also contribute to Restless Leg Syndrome. Low levels of dopamine can cause muscles to cramp or make involuntary movements. Dopamine levels naturally drop towards the end of the day, which may explain why the symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome are often worse in the evening and during the night.18,19

Pyridoxine and iron
Pyridoxine is also known as Vitamin B6. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is involved in energy production in the body. It is also needed for haemoglobin formation and plays a critical role in the red blood cells’ ability to transport oxygen through the body. Low levels of pyridoxine could contribute to anemia.10,11

There is also evidence to suggest that adequate Vitamin B6 intake is important for optimal immune system function.11

Betacarotene and iron
Betacarotene has been included in this formula because research has shown that it can increase the absorption of iron from plant sources in the diet by up to 300%.12,13,14

Vitamin C and iron
It is a well-known fact that Vitamin C is needed for the absorption of iron. Research has shown that it can increase the absorption of iron up to six-fold%.14,15

SUMMARISED
▪ Contains iron in a form that is well absorbed and unlikely to cause digestive upsets
▪ May help improve energy levels due to low iron levels
▪ Suitable for vegans and vegetarians