Iron Bisglycinate, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Vitamin B 12, Niacin
Product Composition:
Elemental iron (as Ferrous Bisglycinate) (JECFA) 27mg, Vitamin C (USP) 50mg, Folic acid (USP) 200mcg, Vitamin B12 (USP) 2mcg, Niacin (USP) 5mg
Directions:
Take 2 tablets daily after meals or as advised by the physician.
Iron bisglycinate:
Iron bisglycinate is claimed to have better patient compliance because of fewer gastrointestinal tract side effects. It is also claimed that ferrous bisglycinate improves iron absorption, storage and increase hemoglobin level better than the conventionally used iron salts.
Vitamin C:
Vitamin C, also precursor of iron also known as ascorbic acid, is necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues. It’s involved in many body functions, including formation of collagen, absorption of iron, the proper functioning of the immune system, wound healing, and the maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth.
Folic acid:
Women who are pregnant or might become pregnant take folic acid to prevent serious birth defects such as spina bifida. Folic acid is also used for many other conditions including depression, stroke, decline in memory and thinking skills, and many others.
Your body uses folate to:
Vitamin B12:
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep your body’s blood and nerve cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells. Vitamin B12 also helps prevent megaloblastic anemia, a blood condition that makes people tired and weak.
Niacin B3:
Health benefits of niacin: