My Supplement Has 100% of the RDA of Iron but My Iron is Still Low? If you find yourself wondering why you are taking enough iron but you are still iron deficient, you may be taking the wrong type of iron. There are two types of iron. One is ionic iron which is manufactured in…
“Iron Deficient? “Have GERD or frequent Indigestion?” Then you’re probably taking a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) like Prilosec, Prevacid, Dexilent, Aciphex, or Protonix. If so, you should be taking Proferrin® because PPI’s can and do impair absorption of non-heme iron. Your “typical” iron supplement won’t help if you’re taking a PPI, according to Dr. Sharma…
Do I Need Vitamin C with my Iron Supplement? The answer is mostly no, and it all depends upon which type of iron supplement you take. When considering Vitamin C and Iron absorption, remember that there are two types of iron supplements. Ionic Iron supplements are inexpensive to manufacture and are found in various forms…
Iron Supplements for Women Experiencing Iron Deficiency Iron deficiency is caused by an insufficient amount of iron in the blood. Inadequate dietary intake of iron can lead to iron deficiency, which can lead to iron deficiency anemia. iron deficiency anemia is a condition in which blood does not have an adequate number of healthy red…
Why Do Athletes Need Iron? Adequate levels of iron in the blood are critical for athletes because of the role iron plays in binding oxygen, which must circulate throughout the lungs and muscles in the body. Vigorous training stimulates an increase in the number of red blood cells and small blood vessels, increasing the physiological…
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