Iron is a vital element that is present in the human body, particularly in the hemoglobin of red blood cells. It participates in the synthesis of hemoglobin, hematopoiesis, and cellular respiration, in the production of thyroid hormones, which is important for the blood-vascular and immune systems, metabolism, general health, and appearance.
The iron bisglycinate complex contained in Multizan®Ferrum 30 includes divalent iron chelated with amino acids (glycine) which enhance iron absorption by the body and improve the gastrointestinal tolerance to iron. Two glycine molecules that protect iron are precursors of hemoglobin. Chelated iron does not dissociate in the stomach, so it is completely absorbed in the small intestine and does not affect the gastric mucosa. Iron bisglycinate does not affect the absorption of other minerals and nutrients since the molecule is ionically neutral.
Iron bisglycinate contained in Multizan®Ferrum 30 is:
· Suitable for vegetarians.
· Kosher, certified product.
· Gluten-free and GMO-free.
· Safe, as the safety of iron bisglycinate is recognized by EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) and FDA (US Food and Drug Administration).
Iron preparations help normalize hemoglobin and replenish the iron stores (ferritin) in the body. Iron deficiency is often detected in periods of intensive growth, pregnancy, lactation, heavy menstrual bleeding, in gastrointestinal diseases with impaired absorption of nutrients or chronic blood loss, as well as in vegetarians and blood donors. This deficiency can manifest as fatigue, dizziness, susceptibility to infections, hair loss, brittle nails, and pale skin.
Pregnant women require iron for the fetus to ensure the processes of cellular respiration, growth, and proper development, as well as to prevent iron deficiency in a mother, which may cause fetal hypoxia.