SciTec Iron Pro - 60 tablets

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Iron Pro

    With organic iron-gluconate
    vitamin C, which enhances the absorption of iron
    With folic acid derived from calcium L-methylfolate
    with vitamin B12
    Vegan product

Iron Pro has been formulated to provide more comprehensive support for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle through the effects of the active ingredients on similar physiological functions compared to iron-only supplements.

Iron is an essential mineral whose compound forms with nitrogen and sulphur have contributed to the evolution of life and the release of oxygen into the atmosphere through photosynthesis.

Red meat, fish, pulses and dark green leafy vegetables, for example, contain significant amounts of iron. In foods of animal origin, most of the iron is present as part of complex proteins, such as hemoglobin, which is involved in the transport of oxygen. Hemoglobin consists of a globin protein and a hem group. The hem part is a ring of porphyrin containing the iron to which oxygen can bind.

In plant foods, iron is found in a different way, not as part of the hem. This difference has an impact on the absorption properties of iron, hence iron from foods of animal origin has a better bioavailability than iron from plant origin. Although many other factors are involved in the absorption of iron, these can be positively influenced.

This is where vitamin C comes in. As well as helping to protect cells from oxidative stress, it also enhances iron absorption, which is why we've added it to our formula.

Vitamin B12 or cobalamin is found mainly in foods of animal origin, such as meat, fish, dairy products and eggs, so people following a vegan diet should be careful to ensure adequate intake of vitamin B12 . For this reason, it was considered important to use a form that is also suitable for vegans when creating Iron Professional.

Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9 , is found in many foods, with significant amounts in dark green leafy vegetables, pulses and nuts. In our product, folic acid is present in the form of active calcium L-methylfolate.

The product may be a good choice for those who, in addition to iron supplementation, wish to support the following physiological processes through other active ingredients:

    Iron is involved in normal energy-producing metabolic processes, contributes to normal haemoglobin formation  and is involved in normal oxygen transport in the body.
    Iron and vitamin B12 contribute to normal red blood cell formation and also play a role in cell division.  
    Folic acid also plays a role in cell division, contributes to normal blood formation and is involved in maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
    Vitamin C is included because it is an antioxidant that helps protect cells against oxidative stress and enhances iron absorption.
    Last but not least, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin C and folic acid can also be said to contribute to the normal functioning of the immune system, reducing fatigue and tiredness.