Lorna Vanderhaeghe Inc. Ironsmart - 60 V-Caps
Lorna Vanderhaeghe Inc. Ironsmart - 60 V-Caps
Lorna Vanderhaeghe Inc. Ironsmart - 60 V-Caps
IronSmart
One in four women suffers from low iron. So important is iron to overall health that even mild deficiencies can affect your ability to perform everyday mental and physical tasks. And you do not have to be diagnosed as anemic to feel the effects of low iron. In a 2003 British Medical Journal clinical trial involving non-anemic women, iron supplementation dramatically improved fatigue that could not be explained.
Women are more susceptible to iron deficiency anemia due to blood loss during their monthly cycles. Yet over 57 percent of women do not get adequate levels of iron from their diet. Women require up to 20 mg of iron daily during the childbearing years, but most get less than 10 mg per day from food and often it is poorly absorbed. Simply taking 10 mg per day of elemental iron could provide us with that much-needed boost of energy.
Not all iron supplements are the same. Make sure the iron you are taking is elemental. Low-dose iron supplementation is preferable over the long term as it is less likely to create problems such as iron overload and gastric irritation. The body must work harder to access iron in coated tablets that contain binders and fillers. Liquids are easier to digest and absorb than solids due to their larger surface area - and liquid iron is no exception.
When iron is not well absorbed, any leftovers destined for eventual elimination can irritate the intestinal walls and cause pain, cramping, diarrhea, constipation and black stools. As any pregnant woman knows, constipation during this time can be debilitating. It is important to choose a supplement like Ironsmart, which has a revolutionary that is highly absorbable, non-irritating to the digestive tract and superior to typical iron supplements in so many ways.
Ironsmart with Lipofer delivers iron in a liposomal complex (picture the iron in a protective bubble). You can take Ironsmart with Lipofer by itself or with food, which is unique as most iron supplements must be taken alone to avoid the other nutrients that significantly reduce iron absorbability. The liposomal iron in Ironsmart with Lipofer travels through the high-acid stomach environment without interference from any compounds that it encounters along the way. Eventually, it reaches the duodenum and the jejunum (the middle gastrointestinal tract), where it is easily absorbed. The liposomal delivery system in Ironsmart with Lipofer is made up of sunflower lecithin. Because the liposome is similar in structure to cell membranes, it allows the iron to enter the cell easily and make the iron more readily absorbed. The liposome-encapsulated vegetarian ferric pyrophosphate in Ironsmart with Lipofer has proven to be a superior delivery system. Results from a recent study showed that absorption of Ironsmart with Lipofer liposomal iron, tested two hours after oral administration, is five times greater than using the standard iron salt (ferrous fumarate). And after 12 hours, the total absorption of Ironsmart with Lipofer was far higher than all other forms of iron.
Is you get up and go ... gone?
Women are three times more likely to feel fatigued than men
Women are tired. We are three times more likely than men to complain of feeling fatigued. Today's woman does not have time to be burdened by exhaustion or poor concentration; we are too busy. Often we are so busy taking care of others that we forget to take care of ourselves and do not even notice visible symptoms such as dark circles under the eyes and brittle fingernails symptoms that something is missing.
That missing something is iron. Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. One in four women suffers from low iron. So important is iron to overall health that even mild deficiencies can affect your ability to perform everyday mental and physical tasks. And you do not have to be diagnosed as anemic to feel the effects of low iron. In a 2003 British Medical Journal clinical trial involving non-anemic women, iron supplementation dramatically improved fatigue that could not be explained.
Women are more susceptible to iron deficiency anemia due to blood loss during their monthly cycles. Yet over 57 percent of women do not get adequate levels of iron from their diet. Women require up to 20 mg of iron daily during the childbearing years, but most get less than 10 mg per day from food and often it is poorly absorbed. Simply taking 10 mg per day of elemental iron could provide us with that much-needed boost of energy.
In addition to fatigue, iron deficiency is also associated with other health concerns including poor mental performance, premenstrual syndrome, depression, low thyroid function, fertility problems, heart palpitations and pre- and post-pregnancy complications. During my lectures and seminars, so many women report these concerns that I was compelled to write this booklet. I have personally suffered for years with iron deficiency anemia. The good news for all is that iron deficiency is preventable and effectively treated through a revolutionary new form of iron.
Iron + oxygen = energy
Iron plays a major role in energy production.
This is why fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of iron deficiency. Iron is needed to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which fuels all of the body's 100 billion cells. Low iron also means less oxygen delivered to cells. The average adult body contains approximately 3 to 4 grams of iron. Iron is part of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body's tissues. Oxygenated blood is a dark, rich red color.
About 10 percent of our iron is found in myoglobin in muscles, which is required for short-term oxygen storage during physical exertion. The rest is distributed in the liver, spleen, kidneys, bone marrow and other organs, where it is involved in other functions including detoxification, cell protection, hormone manufacture (predominantly estrogen and progesterone), and the action of serotonin, your happy hormone. Even heavy metal toxicity is related to low iron. For all of these reasons, persistently low iron even if you are not considered anemic (see page 5)is a serious concern. Iron is a girl's best friend.
Is Iron Equal?
There are two types of iron: heme and non-heme. Heme iron is found in flesh foods and is easily absorbed (about 25 percent). Non-heme is found in plants and generally is not as well absorbed.
Heme(easily absorbed)
One in four women suffers from low iron. So important is iron to overall health that even mild deficiencies can affect your ability to perform everyday mental and physical tasks. And you do not have to be diagnosed as anemic to feel the effects of low iron. In a 2003 British Medical Journal clinical trial involving non-anemic women, iron supplementation dramatically improved fatigue that could not be explained.
Women are more susceptible to iron deficiency anemia due to blood loss during their monthly cycles. Yet over 57 percent of women do not get adequate levels of iron from their diet. Women require up to 20 mg of iron daily during the childbearing years, but most get less than 10 mg per day from food and often it is poorly absorbed. Simply taking 10 mg per day of elemental iron could provide us with that much-needed boost of energy.
Not all iron supplements are the same. Make sure the iron you are taking is elemental. Low-dose iron supplementation is preferable over the long term as it is less likely to create problems such as iron overload and gastric irritation. The body must work harder to access iron in coated tablets that contain binders and fillers. Liquids are easier to digest and absorb than solids due to their larger surface area - and liquid iron is no exception.
When iron is not well absorbed, any leftovers destined for eventual elimination can irritate the intestinal walls and cause pain, cramping, diarrhea, constipation and black stools. As any pregnant woman knows, constipation during this time can be debilitating. It is important to choose a supplement like Ironsmart, which has a revolutionary that is highly absorbable, non-irritating to the digestive tract and superior to typical iron supplements in so many ways.
Ironsmart with Lipofer delivers iron in a liposomal complex (picture the iron in a protective bubble). You can take Ironsmart with Lipofer by itself or with food, which is unique as most iron supplements must be taken alone to avoid the other nutrients that significantly reduce iron absorbability. The liposomal iron in Ironsmart with Lipofer travels through the high-acid stomach environment without interference from any compounds that it encounters along the way. Eventually, it reaches the duodenum and the jejunum (the middle gastrointestinal tract), where it is easily absorbed. The liposomal delivery system in Ironsmart with Lipofer is made up of sunflower lecithin. Because the liposome is similar in structure to cell membranes, it allows the iron to enter the cell easily and make the iron more readily absorbed. The liposome-encapsulated vegetarian ferric pyrophosphate in Ironsmart with Lipofer has proven to be a superior delivery system. Results from a recent study showed that absorption of Ironsmart with Lipofer liposomal iron, tested two hours after oral administration, is five times greater than using the standard iron salt (ferrous fumarate). And after 12 hours, the total absorption of Ironsmart with Lipofer was far higher than all other forms of iron.
Is you get up and go ... gone?
Women are three times more likely to feel fatigued than men
Women are tired. We are three times more likely than men to complain of feeling fatigued. Today's woman does not have time to be burdened by exhaustion or poor concentration; we are too busy. Often we are so busy taking care of others that we forget to take care of ourselves and do not even notice visible symptoms such as dark circles under the eyes and brittle fingernails symptoms that something is missing.
That missing something is iron. Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. One in four women suffers from low iron. So important is iron to overall health that even mild deficiencies can affect your ability to perform everyday mental and physical tasks. And you do not have to be diagnosed as anemic to feel the effects of low iron. In a 2003 British Medical Journal clinical trial involving non-anemic women, iron supplementation dramatically improved fatigue that could not be explained.
Women are more susceptible to iron deficiency anemia due to blood loss during their monthly cycles. Yet over 57 percent of women do not get adequate levels of iron from their diet. Women require up to 20 mg of iron daily during the childbearing years, but most get less than 10 mg per day from food and often it is poorly absorbed. Simply taking 10 mg per day of elemental iron could provide us with that much-needed boost of energy.
In addition to fatigue, iron deficiency is also associated with other health concerns including poor mental performance, premenstrual syndrome, depression, low thyroid function, fertility problems, heart palpitations and pre- and post-pregnancy complications. During my lectures and seminars, so many women report these concerns that I was compelled to write this booklet. I have personally suffered for years with iron deficiency anemia. The good news for all is that iron deficiency is preventable and effectively treated through a revolutionary new form of iron.
Iron + oxygen = energy
Iron plays a major role in energy production.
This is why fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of iron deficiency. Iron is needed to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which fuels all of the body's 100 billion cells. Low iron also means less oxygen delivered to cells. The average adult body contains approximately 3 to 4 grams of iron. Iron is part of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body's tissues. Oxygenated blood is a dark, rich red color.
About 10 percent of our iron is found in myoglobin in muscles, which is required for short-term oxygen storage during physical exertion. The rest is distributed in the liver, spleen, kidneys, bone marrow and other organs, where it is involved in other functions including detoxification, cell protection, hormone manufacture (predominantly estrogen and progesterone), and the action of serotonin, your happy hormone. Even heavy metal toxicity is related to low iron. For all of these reasons, persistently low iron even if you are not considered anemic (see page 5)is a serious concern. Iron is a girl's best friend.
Is Iron Equal?
There are two types of iron: heme and non-heme. Heme iron is found in flesh foods and is easily absorbed (about 25 percent). Non-heme is found in plants and generally is not as well absorbed.
Heme(easily absorbed)
- Beef
- Lamb
- Pork
- Liver
- Veal
- Turkey & chicken (dark meat)
- Fish & seafood
Non-heme(not easily absorbed) - Legumes
- Seeds & nuts (pumpkin, sesame)
- Dried fruit (raisins, apricots)
- Dark colored vegetables
- Fortified with iron breakfast cereals
What causes iron deficiency?
With too little iron, you won't have enough oxygen you'll be running on empty
Diet
It is not always easy to consume dietary iron. Your dietary iron could be low because of a vegetarian diet, chronic dieting or reduced caloric intake or limited access to food diversity as a result of factors such as geography or low income.
Blood loss
Heavy menstrual periods, regularly giving blood, certain medications (especially aspirin), and chronic bleeding disorders (e.g. peptic ulcers, polyps or intestinal cell growths) can cause iron to be depleted through chronic blood loss.
Greater needs
At certain times, the body's need for iron increases, including during childhood and adolescent growth spurts, pregnancy and breastfeeding. A deficiency can occur quickly during these times of increased need.
Regular exercise
Regular exercise increases your need for iron. Hard training, for instance, increases red blood cell production. The more you sweat, the more iron is also lost through sweating. This is why athletes are one group prone to iron deficiency.
Poor iron absorption
Some people, including the elderly, people with digestive issues and/or disease, have a reduced ability to absorb or use iron from food.
The lowdown on low iron
Low iron does not develop overnight. The human body anticipates this problem and stores iron (as ferritin) in case your future dietary intake is inadequate. But, over time, if your needs aren't met, these stores will deplete in the following way.
Iron Depletion:At first, your body uses whatever stored iron you have to keep your levels of hemoglobin normal. At this stage of iron depletion, you may not have symptoms.
Iron Deficiency:Gradually, as hemoglobin levels drop below normal, the amount of oxygen being supplied to your cells diminishes and you may experience some symptoms (see chart), particularly tiredness. This stage is known as an iron deficiency.
Iron Deficiency Anemia:Over time, your hemoglobin and ferritin levels become so low that the blood cannot deliver enough oxygen to your cells. Symptoms like paleness, breathing difficulties, low immunity, lack of mental clarity and greater fatigue are common. The diagnosis: iron deficient anemia.
Important iron blood tests
Low iron status is common and is just as commonly overlooked. Have your serum ferritin checked by your doctor. This will tell you how much iron is stored in your body and is a good indicator of whether you are low in iron or suffering a deficiency. A blood test that checks hemoglobin levels will only catch the problem once your iron stores are close to depleted. Testing hemoglobin alone is a bit like checking to see if the barn door is unlocked when all of the chickens are already escaping down the road.
For hemoglobin, the test range is 117-160 g/L for women and 131-180 g/L for men. A ferritin test will be 15-160 ug/L for women and 15-410 ug/L for men.
Did You Know?
Coffee and milk inhibit iron absorption.
Hair follicles contain ferritin. When ferritin stores decline in the hair follicle, it affects the ability of the hair to grow and, instead, non-pigmented fine hairs develop. These hairs are often mistaken for androgenic alopecia. If you have been diagnosed with androgenic alopecia, supplement with iron to see if it improves.
Low IQ and poor mental performance are associated with iron deficiency.
High-dose iron as normally recommended by your doctor is not recommended long-term. Low-dose iron is preferred, and Ironsmart with Lipofer in low doses has been shown to quickly increase iron.
Losing Your Hair?
One of the least known causes of hair loss is low iron and you do not have to be anemic to lose your hair. Simple low iron will cause huge hair loss. We see this in women after childbirth and in women during the perimenopausal years when heavy periods may occur. Your hemoglobin and ferritin should be tested, and if your iron is low-normal you will need iron to stop you from becoming bald.
Other factors that cause hair loss in women include low thyroid, high testosterone and (rarely) autoimmune disease. Have a blood test to check your thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH); your result should be below 2 mU/L. Anything above 2.0 can contribute to hair loss. If you have a TSH above 2 mU/L, then use Thyrosmart to support thyroid health. High testosterone should be controlled using Estrosmart.
If you are a woman, you are at risk!During the childbearing years
Being a woman of childbearing age automatically puts you in a "high-risk" group for iron deficiency. Women need about 30 percent more iron than men to replenish the iron lost through menstruation. Yet an estimated 50 percent of women in this category do not get enough iron, so if you are planning a pregnancy, ensure your iron supply is adequate for your needs. In fact, low iron is associated with decreased fertility because iron takes part in re-
productive hormone production. Other high-risk groups include:
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
You must plan your nutrient program before you get pregnant. Folic acid, iron and other nutrients are essential if you are thinking about becoming pregnant. Decreased fertility is associated with low iron. If you are planning a pregnancy, your serum ferritin level should be at least 70 ug/L. Remember, iron is involved in the manufacture of reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
Iron is essential as it is required to nourish the healthy growth of a fetus and baby. Iron is vital to placental development and to prevent low birth weight, premature birth and ensure a healthy IQ in your baby. If you are pregnant, your iron requirements roughly double. In the last trimester, Baby takes 3-4 mg of iron daily from Mom, whose need for iron continues during breastfeeding and while recuperating from childbirth.
Pregnant women are often iron deficient, and iron deficiency has adverse effects on thyroid function. Low thyroid is linked to recurring miscarriage and preterm delivery. Poor maternal thyroid function may cause additional neuro-developmental delays in the baby.
Newborns, tots and teens
Pregnant and breastfeeding women must ensure their iron intake is optimal to support a newborn. Healthy, full-term babies have enough iron stores for the first six months, after which time it is recommended that 10 mg per day be given in supplement form. If you are formula-feeding, ensure you use an iron-fortified formula. Anemia in infants has a negative impact on brain and motor skill development.
Children and youths who consume junk foods that are high in calories but low in nutrients sodas, candy, desserts, potato chips are less likely to consume enough iron so it is important to support healthy eating habits.
If youngsters have low iron, their growth and development is impacted. Slowed ability to learn, poor mental performance, behavioral problems, low appetite, impaired immunity resulting in more colds and infections, and lack of energy are common symptoms in children and teenagers with low iron.
When it comes to the teen years, erratic dietary habits, growth spurts and, in females, the onset of menstruation also contribute to the risk of iron deficiency. In fact, an estimated 10 to 30 percent of adolescent girls have depleted iron or a deficiency.
Athletes and exercise
Athletes and people who exercise regularly need about twice as much iron as the average person. When you exercise, your heart rate increases and more oxygen is pumped to your cells. What this means is that your need for iron to build hemoglobin to carry that oxygen rises. Iron is also found in the myoglobin in muscles that allows oxygen to be taken into the cells and processed. Women athletes in particular often develop iron deficiency. In one study, female athletes who added 10 mg of iron per day had improved endurance and muscle strength over a six-week period.
Since low iron status can adversely affect physical and mental performance, it makes sense that supplementing with iron can improve exercise endurance, muscle strength and iron levels.
Seniors
Iron deficiency in seniors is very common due to reduced stomach acid that causes poor iron absorption. Seniors also tend to have a diminished appetite, resulting in less iron intake from food sources. After 65, the incidence of anemia rises drastically and is associated with poor health, depression and reduced mobility. If you notice changes in your mental and physical performance, have your iron tested.
Iron Maidens, Improve Your Brain Power
Lack of iron interferes with brain and behavioral function. In a 2007 American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition study involving 113 women aged 18 to 35, those women who were iron-deficient scored significantly worse on eight cognitive ability
tests compared to those who had healthy iron levels. Those women who were diagnosed as anemic scored even worse than the iron-deficient group. Both the iron-deficient and anemic groups also took far longer to complete the tests. After completing four months of iron supplementation, all women scored just as well on the tests as the women who had good iron levels at the beginning of the study. Their speed at completing the tests also improved. Iron status is a significant factor in cognitive performance in women.
Low Iron and Low Thyroid Overlap
If you suffer from heavy periods, you are more prone to iron deficiency and you should have your ferritin and hemoglobin levels checked. Chronically heavy periods are also often linked to another undiagnosed health condition: low thyroid. If you have heavy periods and symptoms of low thyroid function such as cold hands and feet, no energy and heart palpitations, have your thyroid checked, too. Your thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) reading should be below 2 mU/L. Clinical hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) is not diagnosed unless your TSH is over 5.5 mU/L. However, if your TSH is above 2 mU/L, you can still experience symptoms of low thyroid. If your TSH is above 2 mU/L, Thyrosmart is essential for thyroid support.
Your diet and Iron
Getting enough iron through diet alone can be challenging, especially if you are vegetarian, vegan or in your senior years. The absorption rates of iron from plant and animal sources vary greatly depending on the food, so the ideal diet, from an iron standpoint, would contain a variety of iron-containing foods. However, we know that the average North American diet still does not supply enough around 8-10 mg a day. Considering that the recommended daily allowance for women is up to 20 mg daily, it is clear why so many deficiencies in women occur!
Eating more iron-rich foods can help, but keep in mind that diets higher in meat (heme iron from animal sources being more absorbable) have been linked to numerous diseases including cell growths and heart disease. As mentioned, non- heme iron from plant sources is less absorbable, so you would need to eat plates and plates of spinach or kale to experience any notable effect. Some common foods including some grains, beans and legumes also contain natural phytates that inhibit iron absorption.
Given all of this, a daily low-dose iron supplement is your solution. And if you are already facing a chronic deficiency situation, you will definitely need to supplement. Diet alone will not be enough to restore your iron stores to an optimal level. In one 2002 German study involving women with low ferritin, supplementing with low-dose liquid iron (20 mg daily) and increasing intake iron-rich foods was more than twice as effective at improving their symptoms than diet alone.
Food Sources of Iron- Spinach
- Kale
- Pork, chicken, beef liver
- Seaweed
- Lentils
- Kidney beans
- Clams
- Oysters
- Oatmeal
- Raisins
- Blackstrap molasses
Tips to Improve Iron Absorption
1.Combine high-iron foods with those that contain vitamin C. Eat strawberries and oranges. Add citrus dressings and red peppers to salads.
2.Avoid coffee, tea, milk, cocoa, red wine and carbonated beverages at meal time.
3.Eat protein at every meal, as protein is required to carry iron from the small intestine to the blood.
4.Eat a variety of heme and non-heme iron foods, as heme (animal) iron increases non-heme (plant) iron absorption.
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IronSmart
One in four women suffers from low iron. So important is iron to overall health that even mild deficiencies can affect your ability to perform everyday mental and physical tasks. And you do not have to be diagnosed as anemic to feel the effects of low iron. In a 2003 British Medical Journal clinical trial involving non-anemic women, iron supplementation dramatically improved fatigue that could not be explained.
Women are more susceptible to iron deficiency anemia due to blood loss during their monthly cycles. Yet over 57 percent of women do not get adequate levels of iron from their diet. Women require up to 20 mg of iron daily during the childbearing years, but most get less than 10 mg per day from food and often it is poorly absorbed. Simply taking 10 mg per day of elemental iron could provide us with that much-needed boost of energy.
Not all iron supplements are the same. Make sure the iron you are taking is elemental. Low-dose iron supplementation is preferable over the long term as it is less likely to create problems such as iron overload and gastric irritation. The body must work harder to access iron in coated tablets that contain binders and fillers. Liquids are easier to digest and absorb than solids due to their larger surface area - and liquid iron is no exception.
When iron is not well absorbed, any leftovers destined for eventual elimination can irritate the intestinal walls and cause pain, cramping, diarrhea, constipation and black stools. As any pregnant woman knows, constipation during this time can be debilitating. It is important to choose a supplement like Ironsmart, which has a revolutionary that is highly absorbable, non-irritating to the digestive tract and superior to typical iron supplements in so many ways.
Ironsmart with Lipofer delivers iron in a liposomal complex (picture the iron in a protective bubble). You can take Ironsmart with Lipofer by itself or with food, which is unique as most iron supplements must be taken alone to avoid the other nutrients that significantly reduce iron absorbability. The liposomal iron in Ironsmart with Lipofer travels through the high-acid stomach environment without interference from any compounds that it encounters along the way. Eventually, it reaches the duodenum and the jejunum (the middle gastrointestinal tract), where it is easily absorbed. The liposomal delivery system in Ironsmart with Lipofer is made up of sunflower lecithin. Because the liposome is similar in structure to cell membranes, it allows the iron to enter the cell easily and make the iron more readily absorbed. The liposome-encapsulated vegetarian ferric pyrophosphate in Ironsmart with Lipofer has proven to be a superior delivery system. Results from a recent study showed that absorption of Ironsmart with Lipofer liposomal iron, tested two hours after oral administration, is five times greater than using the standard iron salt (ferrous fumarate). And after 12 hours, the total absorption of Ironsmart with Lipofer was far higher than all other forms of iron.
Is you get up and go ... gone?
Women are three times more likely to feel fatigued than men
Women are tired. We are three times more likely than men to complain of feeling fatigued. Today's woman does not have time to be burdened by exhaustion or poor concentration; we are too busy. Often we are so busy taking care of others that we forget to take care of ourselves and do not even notice visible symptoms such as dark circles under the eyes and brittle fingernails symptoms that something is missing.
That missing something is iron. Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. One in four women suffers from low iron. So important is iron to overall health that even mild deficiencies can affect your ability to perform everyday mental and physical tasks. And you do not have to be diagnosed as anemic to feel the effects of low iron. In a 2003 British Medical Journal clinical trial involving non-anemic women, iron supplementation dramatically improved fatigue that could not be explained.
Women are more susceptible to iron deficiency anemia due to blood loss during their monthly cycles. Yet over 57 percent of women do not get adequate levels of iron from their diet. Women require up to 20 mg of iron daily during the childbearing years, but most get less than 10 mg per day from food and often it is poorly absorbed. Simply taking 10 mg per day of elemental iron could provide us with that much-needed boost of energy.
In addition to fatigue, iron deficiency is also associated with other health concerns including poor mental performance, premenstrual syndrome, depression, low thyroid function, fertility problems, heart palpitations and pre- and post-pregnancy complications. During my lectures and seminars, so many women report these concerns that I was compelled to write this booklet. I have personally suffered for years with iron deficiency anemia. The good news for all is that iron deficiency is preventable and effectively treated through a revolutionary new form of iron.
Iron + oxygen = energy
Iron plays a major role in energy production.
This is why fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of iron deficiency. Iron is needed to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which fuels all of the body's 100 billion cells. Low iron also means less oxygen delivered to cells. The average adult body contains approximately 3 to 4 grams of iron. Iron is part of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body's tissues. Oxygenated blood is a dark, rich red color.
About 10 percent of our iron is found in myoglobin in muscles, which is required for short-term oxygen storage during physical exertion. The rest is distributed in the liver, spleen, kidneys, bone marrow and other organs, where it is involved in other functions including detoxification, cell protection, hormone manufacture (predominantly estrogen and progesterone), and the action of serotonin, your happy hormone. Even heavy metal toxicity is related to low iron. For all of these reasons, persistently low iron even if you are not considered anemic (see page 5)is a serious concern. Iron is a girl's best friend.
Is Iron Equal?
There are two types of iron: heme and non-heme. Heme iron is found in flesh foods and is easily absorbed (about 25 percent). Non-heme is found in plants and generally is not as well absorbed.
Heme(easily absorbed)
One in four women suffers from low iron. So important is iron to overall health that even mild deficiencies can affect your ability to perform everyday mental and physical tasks. And you do not have to be diagnosed as anemic to feel the effects of low iron. In a 2003 British Medical Journal clinical trial involving non-anemic women, iron supplementation dramatically improved fatigue that could not be explained.
Women are more susceptible to iron deficiency anemia due to blood loss during their monthly cycles. Yet over 57 percent of women do not get adequate levels of iron from their diet. Women require up to 20 mg of iron daily during the childbearing years, but most get less than 10 mg per day from food and often it is poorly absorbed. Simply taking 10 mg per day of elemental iron could provide us with that much-needed boost of energy.
Not all iron supplements are the same. Make sure the iron you are taking is elemental. Low-dose iron supplementation is preferable over the long term as it is less likely to create problems such as iron overload and gastric irritation. The body must work harder to access iron in coated tablets that contain binders and fillers. Liquids are easier to digest and absorb than solids due to their larger surface area - and liquid iron is no exception.
When iron is not well absorbed, any leftovers destined for eventual elimination can irritate the intestinal walls and cause pain, cramping, diarrhea, constipation and black stools. As any pregnant woman knows, constipation during this time can be debilitating. It is important to choose a supplement like Ironsmart, which has a revolutionary that is highly absorbable, non-irritating to the digestive tract and superior to typical iron supplements in so many ways.
Ironsmart with Lipofer delivers iron in a liposomal complex (picture the iron in a protective bubble). You can take Ironsmart with Lipofer by itself or with food, which is unique as most iron supplements must be taken alone to avoid the other nutrients that significantly reduce iron absorbability. The liposomal iron in Ironsmart with Lipofer travels through the high-acid stomach environment without interference from any compounds that it encounters along the way. Eventually, it reaches the duodenum and the jejunum (the middle gastrointestinal tract), where it is easily absorbed. The liposomal delivery system in Ironsmart with Lipofer is made up of sunflower lecithin. Because the liposome is similar in structure to cell membranes, it allows the iron to enter the cell easily and make the iron more readily absorbed. The liposome-encapsulated vegetarian ferric pyrophosphate in Ironsmart with Lipofer has proven to be a superior delivery system. Results from a recent study showed that absorption of Ironsmart with Lipofer liposomal iron, tested two hours after oral administration, is five times greater than using the standard iron salt (ferrous fumarate). And after 12 hours, the total absorption of Ironsmart with Lipofer was far higher than all other forms of iron.
Is you get up and go ... gone?
Women are three times more likely to feel fatigued than men
Women are tired. We are three times more likely than men to complain of feeling fatigued. Today's woman does not have time to be burdened by exhaustion or poor concentration; we are too busy. Often we are so busy taking care of others that we forget to take care of ourselves and do not even notice visible symptoms such as dark circles under the eyes and brittle fingernails symptoms that something is missing.
That missing something is iron. Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. One in four women suffers from low iron. So important is iron to overall health that even mild deficiencies can affect your ability to perform everyday mental and physical tasks. And you do not have to be diagnosed as anemic to feel the effects of low iron. In a 2003 British Medical Journal clinical trial involving non-anemic women, iron supplementation dramatically improved fatigue that could not be explained.
Women are more susceptible to iron deficiency anemia due to blood loss during their monthly cycles. Yet over 57 percent of women do not get adequate levels of iron from their diet. Women require up to 20 mg of iron daily during the childbearing years, but most get less than 10 mg per day from food and often it is poorly absorbed. Simply taking 10 mg per day of elemental iron could provide us with that much-needed boost of energy.
In addition to fatigue, iron deficiency is also associated with other health concerns including poor mental performance, premenstrual syndrome, depression, low thyroid function, fertility problems, heart palpitations and pre- and post-pregnancy complications. During my lectures and seminars, so many women report these concerns that I was compelled to write this booklet. I have personally suffered for years with iron deficiency anemia. The good news for all is that iron deficiency is preventable and effectively treated through a revolutionary new form of iron.
Iron + oxygen = energy
Iron plays a major role in energy production.
This is why fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of iron deficiency. Iron is needed to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which fuels all of the body's 100 billion cells. Low iron also means less oxygen delivered to cells. The average adult body contains approximately 3 to 4 grams of iron. Iron is part of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body's tissues. Oxygenated blood is a dark, rich red color.
About 10 percent of our iron is found in myoglobin in muscles, which is required for short-term oxygen storage during physical exertion. The rest is distributed in the liver, spleen, kidneys, bone marrow and other organs, where it is involved in other functions including detoxification, cell protection, hormone manufacture (predominantly estrogen and progesterone), and the action of serotonin, your happy hormone. Even heavy metal toxicity is related to low iron. For all of these reasons, persistently low iron even if you are not considered anemic (see page 5)is a serious concern. Iron is a girl's best friend.
Is Iron Equal?
There are two types of iron: heme and non-heme. Heme iron is found in flesh foods and is easily absorbed (about 25 percent). Non-heme is found in plants and generally is not as well absorbed.
Heme(easily absorbed)
- Beef
- Lamb
- Pork
- Liver
- Veal
- Turkey & chicken (dark meat)
- Fish & seafood
Non-heme(not easily absorbed) - Legumes
- Seeds & nuts (pumpkin, sesame)
- Dried fruit (raisins, apricots)
- Dark colored vegetables
- Fortified with iron breakfast cereals
What causes iron deficiency?
With too little iron, you won't have enough oxygen you'll be running on empty
Diet
It is not always easy to consume dietary iron. Your dietary iron could be low because of a vegetarian diet, chronic dieting or reduced caloric intake or limited access to food diversity as a result of factors such as geography or low income.
Blood loss
Heavy menstrual periods, regularly giving blood, certain medications (especially aspirin), and chronic bleeding disorders (e.g. peptic ulcers, polyps or intestinal cell growths) can cause iron to be depleted through chronic blood loss.
Greater needs
At certain times, the body's need for iron increases, including during childhood and adolescent growth spurts, pregnancy and breastfeeding. A deficiency can occur quickly during these times of increased need.
Regular exercise
Regular exercise increases your need for iron. Hard training, for instance, increases red blood cell production. The more you sweat, the more iron is also lost through sweating. This is why athletes are one group prone to iron deficiency.
Poor iron absorption
Some people, including the elderly, people with digestive issues and/or disease, have a reduced ability to absorb or use iron from food.
The lowdown on low iron
Low iron does not develop overnight. The human body anticipates this problem and stores iron (as ferritin) in case your future dietary intake is inadequate. But, over time, if your needs aren't met, these stores will deplete in the following way.
Iron Depletion:At first, your body uses whatever stored iron you have to keep your levels of hemoglobin normal. At this stage of iron depletion, you may not have symptoms.
Iron Deficiency:Gradually, as hemoglobin levels drop below normal, the amount of oxygen being supplied to your cells diminishes and you may experience some symptoms (see chart), particularly tiredness. This stage is known as an iron deficiency.
Iron Deficiency Anemia:Over time, your hemoglobin and ferritin levels become so low that the blood cannot deliver enough oxygen to your cells. Symptoms like paleness, breathing difficulties, low immunity, lack of mental clarity and greater fatigue are common. The diagnosis: iron deficient anemia.
Important iron blood tests
Low iron status is common and is just as commonly overlooked. Have your serum ferritin checked by your doctor. This will tell you how much iron is stored in your body and is a good indicator of whether you are low in iron or suffering a deficiency. A blood test that checks hemoglobin levels will only catch the problem once your iron stores are close to depleted. Testing hemoglobin alone is a bit like checking to see if the barn door is unlocked when all of the chickens are already escaping down the road.
For hemoglobin, the test range is 117-160 g/L for women and 131-180 g/L for men. A ferritin test will be 15-160 ug/L for women and 15-410 ug/L for men.
Did You Know?
Coffee and milk inhibit iron absorption.
Hair follicles contain ferritin. When ferritin stores decline in the hair follicle, it affects the ability of the hair to grow and, instead, non-pigmented fine hairs develop. These hairs are often mistaken for androgenic alopecia. If you have been diagnosed with androgenic alopecia, supplement with iron to see if it improves.
Low IQ and poor mental performance are associated with iron deficiency.
High-dose iron as normally recommended by your doctor is not recommended long-term. Low-dose iron is preferred, and Ironsmart with Lipofer in low doses has been shown to quickly increase iron.
Losing Your Hair?
One of the least known causes of hair loss is low iron and you do not have to be anemic to lose your hair. Simple low iron will cause huge hair loss. We see this in women after childbirth and in women during the perimenopausal years when heavy periods may occur. Your hemoglobin and ferritin should be tested, and if your iron is low-normal you will need iron to stop you from becoming bald.
Other factors that cause hair loss in women include low thyroid, high testosterone and (rarely) autoimmune disease. Have a blood test to check your thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH); your result should be below 2 mU/L. Anything above 2.0 can contribute to hair loss. If you have a TSH above 2 mU/L, then use Thyrosmart to support thyroid health. High testosterone should be controlled using Estrosmart.
If you are a woman, you are at risk!During the childbearing years
Being a woman of childbearing age automatically puts you in a "high-risk" group for iron deficiency. Women need about 30 percent more iron than men to replenish the iron lost through menstruation. Yet an estimated 50 percent of women in this category do not get enough iron, so if you are planning a pregnancy, ensure your iron supply is adequate for your needs. In fact, low iron is associated with decreased fertility because iron takes part in re-
productive hormone production. Other high-risk groups include:
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
You must plan your nutrient program before you get pregnant. Folic acid, iron and other nutrients are essential if you are thinking about becoming pregnant. Decreased fertility is associated with low iron. If you are planning a pregnancy, your serum ferritin level should be at least 70 ug/L. Remember, iron is involved in the manufacture of reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
Iron is essential as it is required to nourish the healthy growth of a fetus and baby. Iron is vital to placental development and to prevent low birth weight, premature birth and ensure a healthy IQ in your baby. If you are pregnant, your iron requirements roughly double. In the last trimester, Baby takes 3-4 mg of iron daily from Mom, whose need for iron continues during breastfeeding and while recuperating from childbirth.
Pregnant women are often iron deficient, and iron deficiency has adverse effects on thyroid function. Low thyroid is linked to recurring miscarriage and preterm delivery. Poor maternal thyroid function may cause additional neuro-developmental delays in the baby.
Newborns, tots and teens
Pregnant and breastfeeding women must ensure their iron intake is optimal to support a newborn. Healthy, full-term babies have enough iron stores for the first six months, after which time it is recommended that 10 mg per day be given in supplement form. If you are formula-feeding, ensure you use an iron-fortified formula. Anemia in infants has a negative impact on brain and motor skill development.
Children and youths who consume junk foods that are high in calories but low in nutrients sodas, candy, desserts, potato chips are less likely to consume enough iron so it is important to support healthy eating habits.
If youngsters have low iron, their growth and development is impacted. Slowed ability to learn, poor mental performance, behavioral problems, low appetite, impaired immunity resulting in more colds and infections, and lack of energy are common symptoms in children and teenagers with low iron.
When it comes to the teen years, erratic dietary habits, growth spurts and, in females, the onset of menstruation also contribute to the risk of iron deficiency. In fact, an estimated 10 to 30 percent of adolescent girls have depleted iron or a deficiency.
Athletes and exercise
Athletes and people who exercise regularly need about twice as much iron as the average person. When you exercise, your heart rate increases and more oxygen is pumped to your cells. What this means is that your need for iron to build hemoglobin to carry that oxygen rises. Iron is also found in the myoglobin in muscles that allows oxygen to be taken into the cells and processed. Women athletes in particular often develop iron deficiency. In one study, female athletes who added 10 mg of iron per day had improved endurance and muscle strength over a six-week period.
Since low iron status can adversely affect physical and mental performance, it makes sense that supplementing with iron can improve exercise endurance, muscle strength and iron levels.
Seniors
Iron deficiency in seniors is very common due to reduced stomach acid that causes poor iron absorption. Seniors also tend to have a diminished appetite, resulting in less iron intake from food sources. After 65, the incidence of anemia rises drastically and is associated with poor health, depression and reduced mobility. If you notice changes in your mental and physical performance, have your iron tested.
Iron Maidens, Improve Your Brain Power
Lack of iron interferes with brain and behavioral function. In a 2007 American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition study involving 113 women aged 18 to 35, those women who were iron-deficient scored significantly worse on eight cognitive ability
tests compared to those who had healthy iron levels. Those women who were diagnosed as anemic scored even worse than the iron-deficient group. Both the iron-deficient and anemic groups also took far longer to complete the tests. After completing four months of iron supplementation, all women scored just as well on the tests as the women who had good iron levels at the beginning of the study. Their speed at completing the tests also improved. Iron status is a significant factor in cognitive performance in women.
Low Iron and Low Thyroid Overlap
If you suffer from heavy periods, you are more prone to iron deficiency and you should have your ferritin and hemoglobin levels checked. Chronically heavy periods are also often linked to another undiagnosed health condition: low thyroid. If you have heavy periods and symptoms of low thyroid function such as cold hands and feet, no energy and heart palpitations, have your thyroid checked, too. Your thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) reading should be below 2 mU/L. Clinical hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) is not diagnosed unless your TSH is over 5.5 mU/L. However, if your TSH is above 2 mU/L, you can still experience symptoms of low thyroid. If your TSH is above 2 mU/L, Thyrosmart is essential for thyroid support.
Your diet and Iron
Getting enough iron through diet alone can be challenging, especially if you are vegetarian, vegan or in your senior years. The absorption rates of iron from plant and animal sources vary greatly depending on the food, so the ideal diet, from an iron standpoint, would contain a variety of iron-containing foods. However, we know that the average North American diet still does not supply enough around 8-10 mg a day. Considering that the recommended daily allowance for women is up to 20 mg daily, it is clear why so many deficiencies in women occur!
Eating more iron-rich foods can help, but keep in mind that diets higher in meat (heme iron from animal sources being more absorbable) have been linked to numerous diseases including cell growths and heart disease. As mentioned, non- heme iron from plant sources is less absorbable, so you would need to eat plates and plates of spinach or kale to experience any notable effect. Some common foods including some grains, beans and legumes also contain natural phytates that inhibit iron absorption.
Given all of this, a daily low-dose iron supplement is your solution. And if you are already facing a chronic deficiency situation, you will definitely need to supplement. Diet alone will not be enough to restore your iron stores to an optimal level. In one 2002 German study involving women with low ferritin, supplementing with low-dose liquid iron (20 mg daily) and increasing intake iron-rich foods was more than twice as effective at improving their symptoms than diet alone.
Food Sources of Iron- Spinach
- Kale
- Pork, chicken, beef liver
- Seaweed
- Lentils
- Kidney beans
- Clams
- Oysters
- Oatmeal
- Raisins
- Blackstrap molasses
Tips to Improve Iron Absorption
1.Combine high-iron foods with those that contain vitamin C. Eat strawberries and oranges. Add citrus dressings and red peppers to salads.
2.Avoid coffee, tea, milk, cocoa, red wine and carbonated beverages at meal time.
3.Eat protein at every meal, as protein is required to carry iron from the small intestine to the blood.
4.Eat a variety of heme and non-heme iron foods, as heme (animal) iron increases non-heme (plant) iron absorption.
Ingredients
- 15mg
- Elemental Iron (Iron (III) Pyrophosphate)
- 5mg
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 175mcg
- Folic Acid (Folate)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate. Capsule: vegetable cellulose
microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate. Capsule: vegetable cellulose
Format
Veggie Caps
60 Vcaps
Dosage
Adults: Take 1-2 capsules daily with food. Take with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.
Important Information
Vegetarian formula. Keep out of reach of children as this has enough iron to seriously harm a child.
Manufacturer Info
Lorna Vanderhaeghe's products are designed to empower women to take control of their health. Founded in 2010, Lorna Vanderhaeghe's natural health products include ADRENAsmart, BONE BOOSTER, CALA-Q plus, Celadrin Skin Cream, CLA plus, COLLAGEN plus, ESTROsmart, GLA Skin Oil/Gels, GLUCOsmart, IRONsmart, SLEEPsmart and more!
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