Wagner Professional Organic Iron Sustain 30 Vegetarian Capsules

Vegans and vegetarians are at higher risk of having low iron levels or iron stores, because iron from an animal source is 2-3 times more efficiently absorbed in the body than iron from a plant source.2-4

A well absorbed and tolerated form of iron Ferrous sulfate is the most commonly recommended form of iron supplement. Unfortunately, this form of iron is often associated with adverse gastrointestinal effects such as constipation, nausea and GIT issues, which leads to poor compliance and therefore poor health outcomes for the customer.5

The GIT issues are due to the fact ferrous sulphate is poorly absorbed. Iron that is not absorbed by the body disturbs the normal balance of microbes in the digestive tract. Some microbes thrive in its presence, and this can result in the disruption of normal peristalsis. With reduced transit time, more water than usual gets absorbed from the bowel, resulting in constipation.6

Research shows that iron bisglycinate is up to 4x better absorbed in the body than ferrous sulfate and is associated with fewer digestive upsets. This leads to better compliance and health outcomes for the customer.7-8

To further increase the absorption of iron, this formula contains Vitamin C. It is well established that Vitamin C can increase the absorption of iron significantly.9-11

Iron to relieve tiredness
Iron is needed to make haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the cells. If there is not enough haemoglobin to carry oxygen to the tissues, this affects the energy production in those tissues, and can lead to tiredness and a feeling of weakness.

With added folate, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B6
Folate and Vitamin B12 play a crucial part in the formation of healthy red blood cells, too. Low levels of folate and/or Vitamin B12 can result in the production of abnormally large red blood cells that cannot function properly.12

Vitamin B6 is needed for haemoglobin formation and plays a critical role in the red blood cells’ ability to transport oxygen through the body. Low levels of Vitamin B6 could contribute to anaemia.13-14

Summarised
– Contains a form of iron that is well absorbed and unlikely to cause digestive upsets
– Contains Vitamin C to assist with the absorption of iron
– Contains folate, Vitamin B6 and B12 to support healthy red blood cells

Companion Products
– May help relieve tiredness due to low iron levels
– Wagner Professional Everyday Multi for extra energy support
– Wagner Professional CoQ10 105mg or Wagner Professional Ubiquinol 150mg for extra energy support

Storage Information
Store below 30ºC, in a dry place. Keep out of reach of children.