You can't get up the slope, you feel constantly tired? This may be a sign of iron deficiency.
The following symptoms are often linked to an iron deficiency: Permanent fatigue, lack of concentration, dark circles in the eyes, pale complexion, hair loss, brittle or ridged nails, palpitations, irritability.We have all heard of the importance of iron for health:
- It plays a major role in the production of energy and is a factor of major importance in the supply of oxygen to all body tissues.
- It is a component of hemoglobin in red blood cells which carry oxygen.
- It is also a component of muscle myoglobin, an oxygen reservoir for the muscles making sustained muscle activity (increased physical performance) possible.
- It stimulates the action of vitamin A necessary for the synthesis of DNA, RNA, collagen and antibodies. It is necessary for the synthesis of connective tissues.
- It stimulates immune functions by regulating the production rate of T lymphocytes.
- It participates in the production and regulation of several brain neurotransmitters that play an important role in behavior.
- It improves the learning process and behavior. Iron prevents learning disabilities, irritability and lack of interest.
- Even though the daily iron requirement is minimal; 18mg/day for women, 10mg/day for men, compared to 1200mg/day of calcium, its deficiency is not uncommon. Up to 60% of the population has an iron deficiency due to its difficult absorption and substances blocking its absorption (coffee, milk, cocoa, tea, red wine, soft drinks).
A supplement is favorable either for an iron deficiency (without being anemic) or for special needs such as vegetarians, pregnant women, athletes, the elderly, adolescents and/or for anyone with the symptoms mentioned above .
The preferred iron supplement at Vogel St-Jérôme is the Floradix liquid iron formula.
Floradix ensures maximum absorption thanks to the use of iron gluconate, which is the most assimilable form of iron of all. Floradix also contains B vitamins and vitamin C to maximize absorption, herbal extracts to enhance digestion and fruit juice to maintain proper stomach acid.
Floradix in liquid does not cause any constipation thanks to its unique formula unlike almost all forms of iron (supplements).