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English Professor David Barkers epidemological research studies show that the nutritional status of the mother, mainly as hemoglobin count has an effect on fetal development.
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Why OptiFer® heme iron supplements are good for the planet
Low iron counts and even anaemia due to iron deficiency is a widespread problem. Among adolescents, it will bring consequences on growth, school performance, morbidity and reproductive performance.
Iron deficiency also has several negative physical symptoms such as tiredness, headaches and difficulty to concentrate.
Conventional iron deficiency treatment with pharmacological iron doses often causes side effects such as abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhoea.
Uptake for heme iron is 20 – 40 %. (Non-heme 2 - 4 %)
Heme iron is very well tolerated. There are no known unpleasant side-effects. Uptake or tolerance will not change over time.
What do we know about heme iron?
Heme iron is absorbed more efficiently than non-heme iron from supplements and food. Several published studies show that heme iron is absorbed through a specific pathway in duodenal cells, resulting in uptake that is substantially higher than non-heme iron. Heme iron supplementation also causes fewer side effects and has higher tolerance than non-heme iron. Due to its higher absorption and tolerance, heme iron has potential to improve anemia treatment and reduce costs compared to current non-heme iron medications and supplements.
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Virtually all oral preparations on the market are synthetic non-heme iron based which are notoriously low in both efficacy and tolerance. Ferrous sulphate, Ferrous gluconate and Ferrous bis-glycinate, and even intravenously given iron all have drawbacks in practical dosage, price and potential side-effects.
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Iron deficiency, especially in adolescent girls, is a widespread problem that can negatively impact growth, school performance, and health. While plant-based iron is poorly absorbed, heme iron from meat is absorbed more efficiently. Regular iron supplements often cause unpleasant side effects leading girls to stop treatment. OptiFer tablets, based on natural heme iron from bovine, are a safe and effective solution that is well-tolerated and can maintain optimal iron levels over long periods without changing efficacy or tolerance.
Iron deficiency girls -important
Adolescents, especially girls, are particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency. The highest prevalence is between the ages of 12-15 years when requirements are at a peak.
10 facts about heme iron you need to know
Iron cannot be substituted by anything else.
Iron is an important part of the red blood cells that carry oxygen to all the cells of the body. If we don´t have enough we easily run short of breath, get tired and have problems concentrating. Our bodies contain 4-5 grammes of iron. It may be difficult to get enough of this important nutrient unless meat courses are part of the diet. Fruit, cereals and vegetables contain relatively little of useful iron. If you’re suffering from low iron, no amount of vitamins or any other supplement is going to change it.
Undernutrition
Undernutrition refers to being underweight, stunted, or wasted due to insufficient food intake and recurrent infections. Stunting reflects a failure to reach linear growth potential from chronic undernutrition and generally occurs before age 2. Wasting reflects low body weight in relation to height and indicates acute undernutrition from recent food deprivation or illness. Common indicators used to measure undernutrition include stunting, wasting, and being underweight.
Malnutrition
Malnutrition occurs when the body's consumption of nutrients is insufficient, excessive, or imbalanced. There are two main types - undernutrition, which happens when essential nutrients are lacking, and overnutrition, which occurs when intake is far too high. Signs of undernutrition include dizziness and loss of body fat/muscles, while overnutrition signs are obesity and diseases like diabetes. Both types can weaken the immune system and increase health risks. Malnutrition is a widespread issue that affects people globally, especially in developing nations.
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Why OptiFer® heme iron supplements are good for the planet
Low iron counts and even anaemia due to iron deficiency is a widespread problem. Among adolescents, it will bring consequences on growth, school performance, morbidity and reproductive performance.
Iron deficiency also has several negative physical symptoms such as tiredness, headaches and difficulty to concentrate.
Conventional iron deficiency treatment with pharmacological iron doses often causes side effects such as abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhoea.
Uptake for heme iron is 20 – 40 %. (Non-heme 2 - 4 %)
Heme iron is very well tolerated. There are no known unpleasant side-effects. Uptake or tolerance will not change over time.
What do we know about heme iron?
Heme iron is absorbed more efficiently than non-heme iron from supplements and food. Several published studies show that heme iron is absorbed through a specific pathway in duodenal cells, resulting in uptake that is substantially higher than non-heme iron. Heme iron supplementation also causes fewer side effects and has higher tolerance than non-heme iron. Due to its higher absorption and tolerance, heme iron has potential to improve anemia treatment and reduce costs compared to current non-heme iron medications and supplements.
We can do something
Virtually all oral preparations on the market are synthetic non-heme iron based which are notoriously low in both efficacy and tolerance. Ferrous sulphate, Ferrous gluconate and Ferrous bis-glycinate, and even intravenously given iron all have drawbacks in practical dosage, price and potential side-effects.
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Iron deficiency, especially in adolescent girls, is a widespread problem that can negatively impact growth, school performance, and health. While plant-based iron is poorly absorbed, heme iron from meat is absorbed more efficiently. Regular iron supplements often cause unpleasant side effects leading girls to stop treatment. OptiFer tablets, based on natural heme iron from bovine, are a safe and effective solution that is well-tolerated and can maintain optimal iron levels over long periods without changing efficacy or tolerance.
Iron deficiency girls -important
Adolescents, especially girls, are particularly vulnerable to iron deficiency. The highest prevalence is between the ages of 12-15 years when requirements are at a peak.
10 facts about heme iron you need to know
Iron cannot be substituted by anything else.
Iron is an important part of the red blood cells that carry oxygen to all the cells of the body. If we don´t have enough we easily run short of breath, get tired and have problems concentrating. Our bodies contain 4-5 grammes of iron. It may be difficult to get enough of this important nutrient unless meat courses are part of the diet. Fruit, cereals and vegetables contain relatively little of useful iron. If you’re suffering from low iron, no amount of vitamins or any other supplement is going to change it.
Undernutrition
Undernutrition refers to being underweight, stunted, or wasted due to insufficient food intake and recurrent infections. Stunting reflects a failure to reach linear growth potential from chronic undernutrition and generally occurs before age 2. Wasting reflects low body weight in relation to height and indicates acute undernutrition from recent food deprivation or illness. Common indicators used to measure undernutrition include stunting, wasting, and being underweight.
Malnutrition
Malnutrition occurs when the body's consumption of nutrients is insufficient, excessive, or imbalanced. There are two main types - undernutrition, which happens when essential nutrients are lacking, and overnutrition, which occurs when intake is far too high. Signs of undernutrition include dizziness and loss of body fat/muscles, while overnutrition signs are obesity and diseases like diabetes. Both types can weaken the immune system and increase health risks. Malnutrition is a widespread issue that affects people globally, especially in developing nations.
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Malnutrition is a state of nutrition in which;
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A malnourished person finds that their body has difficulty in growing and resisting disease.
Physical work becomes problematic and even learning abilities can be diminished.
For women, pregnancy becomes risky and they cannot be sure of nourishing the baby.
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Malnutrition refers to deficiencies or excesses of nutrients that can harm health. There are two main types: undernutrition, meaning not enough calories and nutrients, and overnutrition, meaning too many calories. Undernutrition is widespread globally and a leading cause of death, while overnutrition can increase disease risks. Specific deficiencies can also cause diseases, with micronutrient deficiencies alone affecting over 2 billion people worldwide.
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Everybody has bad eating habits like snacking excessively at work or drinking beer at night. Some common midnight snacks include devil's food cake, cheese, and salami. Poor nutrition can stem from diseases or conditions like celiac disease and lead to deficiencies. Iron deficiency is the most widespread form of malnutrition globally. Deficiencies can cause health issues depending on which nutrients are missing, like vitamin D deficiency drawing calcium from bones and causing fractures. The best way to ensure good nutrition is eating a varied diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats prepared in healthy ways like baking instead of frying.
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Malnutrition is a state of nutrition in which;
a deficiency or excess or imbalance of energy, protein and other nutrients. causes measurable adverse effects on tissue / body form.
A malnourished person finds that their body has difficulty in growing and resisting disease.
Physical work becomes problematic and even learning abilities can be diminished.
For women, pregnancy becomes risky and they cannot be sure of nourishing the baby.
When a person is not getting enough food or not getting the right sort of food, they will become malnourished if the food they eat does not provide the proper amounts of micronutrients - vitamins and minerals - to meet daily nutritional requirements.
Calsium
1. The document discusses the side effects of calcium supplements, including how calcium is absorbed in the body through both active and passive mechanisms that can be affected by various factors.
2. Potential side effects include hypercalcemia, kidney stone formation, constipation, and studies have found increased risk of myocardial infarction with calcium supplement use.
3. The document reviews several studies on the relationships between calcium intake, cardiovascular risks, and coronary artery calcification, finding no clear evidence that calcium supplements significantly increase heart risks.
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There are two types of malnutrition: undernutrition and overnutrition. Undernutrition occurs when the body lacks essential nutrients, leading to issues like dizziness, irritability, and loss of body fat and muscle. Overnutrition happens when one's diet provides too many nutrients, potentially resulting in obesity, diabetes, heart attacks, and other diseases. Both types of malnutrition can negatively impact one's health and are a significant problem in developing nations.
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Low iron counts are one of the most common conditions worldwide. . It may be difficult to get enough of this important nutrient unless meat courses are part of the diet. Fruit, cereals and vegetables contain relatively little of useful iron. If you’re suffering from low iron, no amount of vitamins or any other supplement is going to change it.
O que voce precisa saber sobre Ferro Heme
O ferro Heme em refeições à base de carne é a fonte mais importante de ferro. Existem apenas dois tipos de ferro que podemos usar: ferro heme proveniente de carne, aves ou peixe e ferro não heme proveniente de legumes, produtos lácteos e ferro ligado quimicamente nos suplementos regulares.
Todos os suplementos regulares são sintéticos / artificiais. Eles contêm ferro quimicamente ligado, como por exemplo sulfato ferroso.
Hoje existem suplementos de ferro heme disponíveis que são feitos com hemoglobina bovina natural.
Um problema universal
A deficiência de ferro é a desordem nutricional mais comum e generalizada no mundo.
Além de afetar um grande número de crianças e mulheres nos países em desenvolvimento, é a única deficiência de nutrientes que também é significativamente prevalente em países industrializados.
What you need to know about heme iron
All regular supplements are synthetic/artificial. They feature chemically bonded iron such as Ferrous Sulphate.
Today there are heme iron supplements available that are made with natural bovine hemoglobin.
Heme iron is by far the best-tolerated and efficient form of iron.
Problems of non heme iron supplementation and how to overcome them
Problems of non heme iron supplementation and how to overcome themMediTec Group AB FerroCare Division
1. Unpleasant side-effects
2. Low uptake
3. Low efficacy
4. There really aren't many alternatives
OptiFer® Heme Iron supplements are different
There is no change in uptake/efficacy or tolerance of heme iron over time.
The OptiFer®-series of heme iron supplements are competitive in pricing.
There are no interactions with simultaneously ingested food, drink or medicine.
Dosage is the easiest possible: One or two tablets at any time.
Importan facts you need to know about heme iron.
Historically meat courses have been the main and most important dietary provider of iron for humans.
An iron-poor diet may be the reason for anaemia outside of increased need for iron because of blood loss. Ulcers, surgery, disease etc. or other increase in the body's need for iron such as pregnancy or blood donation.
Today the OptiFer® series of heme iron supplements are available that are made with natural bovine hemoglobin.
O ferro é o mineral mais abundante no planeta, mas muitas vezes temos problem...
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A deficiência de ferro é o distúrbio nutricional mais comum no mundo. A Divisão FerroCare Meditec oferece suplementos de ferro heme, que são melhor tolerados e mais eficazes do que outros tipos de suplementos de ferro. Sua empresa sueca produz e comercializa esses suplementos de ferro natural para ajudar as pessoas com deficiência de ferro em todo o mundo.Iron is the most abundant mineral on this planet, yet we often have problems ...
Iron is the most abundant mineral on this planet, yet we often have problems ...MediTec Group AB FerroCare Division
Virtually all oral preparations on the market are synthetic non-heme iron based which are notoriously low in both efficacy and tolerance. Ferrous sulphate, Ferrous gluconate and Ferrous bis-glycinate, and even intravenously given iron all have drawbacks in practical dosage, price and potential side-effects.
A deficiência de ferro custa caro
A deficiência de ferro e anemia afeta mais de 3,5 bilhões de pessoas ao redor do mundo (Organização Mundial da Saúde), resultando em problemas de saúde e comprometimento cognitivo em todas as fases da vida.
"Um terço da população mundial sofre de anemia e isso tem consequências econômicas graves", disse Sue Horton, professora da Universidade de Toronto em Economia e principal autora do estudo 'The Economics of Iron Deficiency'.
Dosagem baixo vs. dosagem alta.
Por que a dosagem baixa é mais eficiente do que a alta dosagem quando se trata de ferro
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Most of the daily iron will be in non-heme form, which is bound in plants or bound chemically in the regular synthetic/artificial supplements. Non-heme iron is not very bioavailable, so more than 95 % will not be absorbed.
Heme iron is taken up at a significantly higher rate and will not produce side-effects like the synthetic/artificial supplements. It is also not affected by other simultaneously ingested food or drink.
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A deficiência de ferro é a deficiência nutricional mais comum e as mulheres estão na faixa de maior risco. O ferro é crítico para a produção de hemoglobina, uma proteína que ajuda as células vermelhas do sangue a fornecer oxigênio para todo o corpo. Assim, sem ele, o corpo todo sofre - e pode se tornar anêmico. Propostas de venda únicas para ferro heme
O ferro heme é seguro e natural,
Suplemento bem tolerado e não sujeito à receita,
Segurança e proteção,
Dosagem fácil,
Absorção estável e maior do que a do ferro não-heme,
Grandes grupos de possíveis compradores: Gestantes e mulheres em idade fértil, pacientes crônicos, profissionais de saúde.
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Iron and beauty
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency and can cause a variety of symptoms including fatigue, pale skin, restless leg syndrome, hair loss, and shortness of breath. Iron is important for producing hemoglobin and transporting oxygen throughout the body. It also contributes to overall health, beauty, and wellbeing by maintaining healthy cells, skin, hair, nails, and energy levels. There are two types of iron - heme iron, which is more efficiently absorbed from meat, and non-heme iron from plants. New heme iron supplements provide benefits over traditional iron supplements as they are better tolerated with less stomach side effects and are more efficiently absorbed.
Perguntas e respostas
É isso que nossos clientes precisam saber. Respostas simples a perguntas importantes. Heme ferro, sem dúvida, oferece a melhor maneira de complementar e evitar a depleção de ferro.
Os produtos OptiFer® são muito eficazes e não vão causar efeitos colaterais desagradáveis.
Unique selling propositions for heme iron
There are only two kinds of iron that we can use; heme iron from meat, poultry or fish and non-heme iron from vegetables, dairy products or chemically bonded iron in supplements. Syntethic non-heme iron in the standard iron preparations has a low degree of uptake and often produces unpleasant side-effects.
Frequently asked questions about heme iron and supplementation.
This is what our customers need to know. Simple answers to important questions. Heme iron unquestionably offers the best way to supplement and prevent iron depletion.
HEMOGLOBINA COMO SUPLEMENTAÇÃO ALIMENTAR DE FERRO
O documento discute a hemoglobina como uma forma eficaz de suplementação de ferro oral. A hemoglobina contém ferro heme, que é muito melhor absorvido do que o ferro não-heme encontrado em suplementos sintéticos, resultando em menos efeitos colaterais. Comprimidos contendo 18 mg de ferro heme da hemoglobina bovina podem fornecer a mesma quantidade de ferro absorvido do que suplementos de 100 mg de ferro não-heme devido à sua alta taxa de absorção.
Hemoglobin as supplementation. Why and how.
What you need to know about heme iron as food supplementation and how this came about.
Iron is an important part of the red blood cells that carry oxygen to all the cells of the body. Our bodies contain 4-5 grammes of iron. It may be difficult to get enough of this important nutrient unless meat courses are part of the diet.
Quais são os benefícios?
Quais são os benefícios que a suplementação de ferro traz para a saúde? A anemia é causada por uma reduzida produção de células vermelhas do sangue e de hemoglobina e, assim, baixos teores de oxigênio atingem as células de todo o corpo.
A anemia geralmente resulta em baixos níveis de energia, mas também pode afetar muitas partes do corpo - do empobrecimento das funções cerebrais à baixa imunidade (ou incapacidade de combater doenças).
Iron health benefits. Here are the most central reasons we should all care ab...
Iron health benefits. Here are the most central reasons we should all care ab...MediTec Group AB FerroCare Division
What are the health benefits from iron supplementation?
One among the others: Iron supports the energy by helping enough oxygen to reach cells. Iron also helps with the metabolic enzyme processes that the body carries out to digest proteins and absorb nutrients from food. This is why an iron deficiency causes exhaustion, trouble being active and many other symptoms of feeling sluggish.
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