Iron Power

Why is Iron support important?

Iron is an important component of hemoglobin, myoglobin, and ferritin. These proteins are involved in the transport, storage, and release of oxygen to the tissues.

Iron deficiency anemia is a very serious problem because it reduces available oxygen to the tissues and leads to hypoxic reactions that may cause significant cellular stress and cellular death.

This product uses an iron bis-glycinate form which is very gentle on the body, with fewer gastrointestinal side effects than other forms of iron. In addition, research has demonstrated a higher absorbability and faster rise of iron measures such as serum ferritin with the use of the bis-glycinate form of iron that we have in Iron Power.

Why choose Iron Power?

Iron bis-glycinate, which is the form used in Iron Power is a well-studied, 100% fully-reacted, patented form of iron exclusively from Albion® Laboratories. The amino acid glycine is one of the two starting materials the body uses to synthesize hemoglobin.

Therefore, Iron Power™ contributes two key factors. This form of iron has higher bioavailability, lower toxicity, less food reactivity, fewer food interactions, and a longer shelf life than any other common form of iron.

How does Dr. Jockers use this product?

I only use this product with individuals who have iron-deficiency or iron-deficient anemia as seen in lab work. The findings would indicate very low serum ferritin (under 25), low iron serum (under 80), and possibly low hemoglobin, red blood cells, and hematocrit.

What is the recommended dosage?

Mild Iron Deficiency:  

For milder cases, I will use 1 cap – 1-2 times daily with food and possibly with 500 mg of vitamin C supplementation which helps improve absorption.

Moderate Iron Deficiency:

For moderate cases, I will use 1 cap 3 times daily with food and with 500 mg of vitamin C supplementation which helps improve absorption.  

Iron Deficient Anemia:

For advanced cases, I will use 2 caps – 3 times daily with food and with 500 mg of vitamin C supplementation which helps improve absorption.

*I then retest blood iron levels at 90-day intervals to make sure we are improving the levels and exceeding the amount of iron they need.  

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