Amino-Iron - 100 Tablets

Amino-Iron™ from Douglas Laboratories® is a patented form of iron delivery with superior absorption and tolerance, enabling adults and children 4+ to reach their daily requirements for this essential mineral. Each tablet provides 100% US RDA through its amino acid chelate (iron bis-glycinate) blend – making it an invaluable tool in maintaining general health or supplementing those who need extra support.

Iron is an essential and powerful element in the human body, playing a crucial role in oxygen transport through hemoglobin and myogloblin. It also functions as a cofactor for many enzymes responsible for energy metabolism such as those of the Krebs cycle, acting both to facilitate electron transfer and fuel production. To ensure adequate iron levels are maintained within our bodies, absorption from dietary sources can range between 5-10%, with regulation occurring during periods of deficiency.

Eating habits have a direct correlation to how much dietary iron the body absorbs. For example, Vitamin C helps enhance absorption while phytic acid from whole grains can decrease it. Most of this absorbed iron is then used in hemoglobin production, while any excess gets stored as ferritin throughout bodily organs such as liver and spleen. Unfortunately there's limited capacity for excretion so with age more may accumulate which could lead to various physical ailments through free radical damage or lipid peroxidation

As we age, our bodies become more prone to accumulating excess iron in tissues. This is especially true for men over 30 and post-menopausal women. Therefore, when the body's normal stores of iron are restored it is best practice to cease taking additional supplements unless there has been bleeding or other evidence of significant loss.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose‚ treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.