Iron Supplements
Not all iron supplements – or people for that matter – are the same - The Iron Maiden
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FeraMAX 150 vs. Traditional Iron Supplements | Which is More Effective?
For years, traditional iron supplements have been the go-to solution for many. But recently, there's been a new kid on the block: FeraMAX 150. With all the buzz around it, it's time to sit down and really look at how FeraMAX 150 stacks up against the old guard. Is it just hype, or is there more to the story... With its unique formulation and potential for reduced side effects, it's no wonder it's catching attention.
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Having Trouble with Your Iron Supplement? Here’s What You Can Do
So, you’ve started taking an iron supplement and now it’s not going so well. Maybe it’s the side effects, or you keep forgetting to take all of your doses each day, or perhaps you just don’t feel like it’s working. What should you do? Well, here are a few tips for you...
How one pharmacist’s experience with iron supplements informs the way she helps patients
“Why not reach for a product that you can take once a day… that will give you much less of all these other side effects? You know, like a one stop shop.”
Supplementation Options for Adults
If you have been diagnosed with iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia, chances are you been advised to use oral iron supplements, along with eating more foods rich in iron. Though there are several available at your pharmacy, resist the urge to just pick up any supplement because iron deficiency is not something you should try to treat on your own.
What makes FeraMAX® different from other iron supplements?
FeraMAX® is an oral iron supplement for prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia. FeraMAX® offers many patient benefits compared to iron salts such as ferrous gluconate, ferrous sulfate and ferrous fumarate.
Intravenous iron therapy: how far have we come?
Oral iron supplementation is usually the first choice for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) because of its effectiveness and low cost. But unfortunately in many iron deficient conditions, oral iron is a less than the ideal treatment mainly because of adverse events related to the gastrointestinal tract as well as the long course required to treat anemia and replenish body iron stores. The first iron product for intravenous use was high-molecular-weight iron dextran. However, dextran-containing intravenous iron preparations are associated with an elevated risk of anaphylactic reactions, which made physicians reluctant to prescribe intravenous iron in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia for many years
Medication adherence to oral iron therapy in patients with iron deficiency anemia
Medication adherence is deficient in patients with iron deficiency anemia. The most important reason for this seems gastrointestinal side effects, in addition to weight gain under treatment.
Why is the dose of some iron supplements so high?
Iron supplements are amazing. For people who struggle with iron deficiency or anemia, supplements are often the only solution to their painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms. But the type of iron supplement you choose can mean the difference between symptom relief and symptom overload. It all comes down to dosage, absorption, and a little something called liposomal iron. Here’s why some iron supplements have such a high dosage—and how to choose the best iron supplement for anemia.
FeraMAX 150 vs. Traditional Iron Supplements | Which is More Effective?
Iron. It's that tiny mineral that plays a massive role in our health. From keeping our energy levels up to ensuring our blood can carry oxygen, iron is a silent worker behind many of our body's essential functions. But sometimes, our diet or our body's demands mean we don't get enough of it. Enter iron supplements.
FeraMAX
FeraMAX Pd Therapeutic 150 is an oral iron supplement formulated with polydextrose in a stable complex. It is manufactured by a specialized process whereby the iron is coated with polydextrose (starches/sugars). This coating allows the iron to pass through the stomach relatively intact where it is absorbed through the small intestine and is then delivered to the bloodstream.
Iron Disorders Institute
The manufacture of these products gives an important clue as to how they work in the body. Once ingested, it is imperative that the stomach contains acid to dissolve the iron salt. If a person is taking antacids or H2 blockers such as cimetidine (Tagamet), their stomach will be “achlorhydric” – no acid in the stomach and the iron salt will not dissolve. As such the person will derive no benefit from the iron supplement.
The Iron Maiden
When it comes to taking an iron supplement there are a few things that you should consider, like knowing the differences between the available products, avoiding iron absorption inhibitors, and so forth.
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