Vitals Iron 25mg with vitamin CThis product contains iron in the form of iron bisglycinate. Each iron particle is strongly bound (chelated) to two (bis) molecules of the amino acid glycine. The general term for such a compound is amino acid chelate or amino acid-chelated mineral. The word 'chelate' comes from Greek and means 'claw'.
This form of compound was chosen because it is gentle on the stomach (which is not the case with most iron compounds) and because its bioavailability is particularly good. In addition, the formula is supplemented with vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid to further promote iron absorption. The iron bisglycinate in this product has the brand name Ferrochel® and comes from Albion Minerals, the specialist in amino acid-bound minerals.
Albion Minerals
Vitals exclusively uses true amino acid chelates from Albion Minerals, recognizable by the trademark TRAACS®, which stands for The Real Amino Acid Chelate System. This brand was created to distinguish itself from other, possibly inferior, unstable amino acid chelates. Albion has registered more than 100 patents worldwide that guarantee the process, science, and structure of their amino acid-chelated minerals. In addition, research is conducted with their minerals, and quality control is performed on every batch produced. It is essential to ensure that chelation has actually occurred and that the bonds are strong enough.
Benefits of amino acid-chelated minerals
The chelate structure in an amino acid chelate is strong enough not to be split under the influence of gastric acid or digestive enzymes (as typically happens with other mineral compounds), but also weak enough so that the mineral element can be released once it has been absorbed by the cells in the intestine. The amino acids fold around the mineral element, protecting it during the digestive process and not letting go. The electrical charge of the chelate is also neutral, so it does not get stuck to food particles in the stomach and intestines. The amino acid chelate thus reaches the small intestine as a whole, where it is absorbed as a dipeptide (compound with two amino acids). This is very beneficial because the body can absorb amino acids (and especially dipeptides) extremely easily, especially if they consist of the amino acid with the smallest size, namely glycine. This makes amino acid-chelated minerals many times more absorbable than other mineral forms. In the epithelial tissue of the jejunum (middle part of the small intestine), the amino acid-chelated mineral is transported into the mucosal cells by active transport without competing with other minerals. Only in the mucosal cells do metabolic processes ensure that the glycine and the mineral are split and become available to the various organs and systems in the body.
Composition
| Composition per daily dose of 1 capsule: | | % RI* |
| Iron (bisglycinate, Ferrochel®) | 25 mg | 179% |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 200 mg | 250% |
*RI = Reference Intake
Ferrochel® is a patented amino acid chelate from Albion Minerals. | | |
Ingredients
Rice flour (Oryza sativa), ascorbic acid, iron bisglycinate, vegetable capsule (pullulan, from fermented starch), anti-caking agent (calcium salts of fatty acids).
Usage
Take 1 capsule daily between meals with plenty of water or as advised.Kidney patients should not take more than 200 mg of vitamin C per day, given, among other things, the risk of hyperoxalemia (too high a concentration of oxalic acid in the blood).High iron intake by young children can be toxic.If multiple capsules are swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
Storage advice Store dry, sealed, and at room temperature.
Preferably use within 4 months after opening.
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This product is a food supplement.
Do not exceed the recommended dose.
A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.
Keep out of reach of young children.
Store dry, sealed, and at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.
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