Do you need iron and folic acid?
SiderAL® FOLICO
Iron and folic acid are essential nutrients for the human body throughout life.
What is Iron good for?
- Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency, which is responsible for 50% of cases of anemia..
One in two women aged 18-50 years old is iron deficient. A common cause is increased menstrual blood loss combined with reduced dietary iron intake. - In addition, during pregnancy, iron requirements increase significantly as do those of folic acid.
Iron is associated with the normal development of the fetus and the preparation of the mother for childbirth, while folate is involved in the formation of RNA and DNA which makes it essential during periods of rapid growth.
- Simultaneous iron and folic acid deficiency is also frequently observed in elderly people...
due to reduced intake or absorption or other causes. In this case, low levels of folic acid have been associated with an increase in the blood of a substance called homocysteine, which is dangerous for the heart. - Η αντιμετώπιση είναι απλή χορήγηση σκευασμάτων σιδήρου.
In practice, however, iron supplements often have unpleasant side effects: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea or constipation, etc., and many patients discontinue treatment. In addition, in some patients, the effectiveness of these preparations may be limited due to reduced absorption of iron by the body.
Why is it useful?
SiderAL® Folico is an important development in the treatment of iron deficiency because thanks to an advanced technology for the transport and delivery of iron to the body, it offers unique benefits.
- Significantly increases the bioavailability and absorption of iron
- Improves efficacy using a small dose of iron
- Has no troublesome side effects from the gastrointestinal system
- Sideral Folico additionally contains B6, B12, C and D, vitamins valuable for the human body and especially for women
Recommendation
- Ingredients SiderAL Folico
Iron: 21mg
Folic acid: 400mcg
Vitamin C: 70mg
Vitamin D: 10mcg
Vitamin B6: 1mg
Vitamin B12: 1.75mcg
Notes
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
This product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of human disease.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, under medication or have health problems. Keep out of the reach of young children. Do not exceed the daily-recommended dose.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Notification No.: SiderAL Folico 86295/1-10/2014. (The EOF notification number does not constitute a marketing authorization from the EOF).