Ortho Iron provides nutrients that prevent and treat iron deficiency anemiaincluding nutrients and vitamins that aid in the body usage of iron.
Ortho Iron is highly absorbable form of iron that is non-constipating and easier on the stomach than other iron products. It should be taken for iron deficiency anemia, anemia of pregnancy, athletes with high iron requirements and for women with heavy menstrual flow.
Symptoms of iron-deficiency anemiainclude weakness, fatigue, and gastrointestinal difficulties. Ortho Iron contains SunActiveFe, an award-winning patented form of iron recognized for its superior bioavailability and gastric tolerability.
Ingredients:
Iron (SunActiveFe* - ferric pyrophosphate) 30mg
Lactoferrin (provides 14 mcg iron) 100mg
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 200mg
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) 647mcg
Folic acid (calcium L-5-MTHF) 800mcg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 25mg
Copper (citrate) 900mcg
*SunActiveFe is a registered trademark of Taiyo International, Inc.
Non-medical ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium stearyl fumarate. Capsule: hypromellose.
Guarantees
AOR guarantees that all ingredients have been declared on the label. Contains no wheat, gluten, corn, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphites, mustard, eggs, fish or shellfish.
Suggested Use:
Take 1 capsule daily with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.
Cautions
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.There is enough iron in this package to seriously harm a child.
Taking a daily prenatal multi-vitamin/mineral supplement along with this product may result in constipation, diarrhea, and/or vomiting due to the high intake of iron. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are allergic to cow milk/dairy products.