Life Extension Iron Protein Plus -- 300 mg - 100 Vegetarian Capsules

Life Extension Iron Protein Plus Description

Iron is a well-known mineral that plays an important role in maintaining whole-body health.
Maintaining healthy iron levels is crucial for the production of hemoglobin, an oxygen-carrying protein, and getting enough oxygen to the cells.
Healthy iron levels also support healthy red blood cell formation and healthy immune function.
Supplementing with iron is important for those who are experiencing deficiency, and you should consult with your healthcare practitioner to confirm whether you need supplemental iron before taking it.
This formula provides 300 mg of easy-to-take iron protein succinylate and is non-GMO, gluten-free, vegetarian and manufactured in the USA.

Iron is an integral part of many proteins and enzymes that maintain good health. In humans, iron is an essential component of proteins involved in oxygen transport. Maintaining healthy iron levels helps encourage oxygen delivery to cells, which in turn supports body energy and immune health. It is also essential for helping maintain cell growth and differentiation.

But it’s also important to know how much iron you need, since excess amounts of iron can result in toxicity and even death.Iron protein succinylate is a highly absorbable form of iron and is easier on the stomach than other forms of iron.

Support Healthy Red Blood Cells - Iron is an essential mineral. It important because your body uses it to make hemoglobin, a protein that helps red blood cells carry oxygen around your body. Its also a building block of a whole slew of other proteins—so its important you’re getting enough.
Iron For Overall Health - Nearly every system in your body, from your muscles to your brain, depends on iron in order to function. It’s common to be low in iron—but fortunately, a high-quality supplement can make a big difference.
Easy On Your Stomach - Our Iron Protein Plus is made with iron succinylate, a form of iron that is easily absorbed by your body. Its also easy on the stomach, which is a good thing—many traditional iron supplements are notorious for not being as easy on the stomach.
Ingredients matter – We use only the finest raw ingredients with the purity and potency you deserve. The majority of our products are non-GMO, gluten-free and manufactured in the USA—and a Certificate of Analysis is available for every one.?
Live your healthiest life - For over 40 years, we’ve been developing advanced, effective formulas made with the highest standards and based on the latest scientific findings. We believe the answers to a healthier, richer life are within reach, and that rigorous scientific research is the path to get us there. That’s why so many of our nutritional formulas are designed using specific ingredients and amounts based on scientific studies.

Directions

Take one (1) capsule daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

Free Of

GMOs, gluten.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule

Servings per Container: 100

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value

Iron [from IronAid® Iron Protein Succinylate (300 mg)]	15 mg	83%

Other Ingredients: Vegetable cellulose (capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, silica, stearic acid.
Contains milk.

Warnings

Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

Do not exceed recommended dose. When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

Caution Do not take this product unless you are truly deficient in iron. Excess iron may cause increased oxidation leading to inflammation.

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10 Supplements to Avoid Taking on an Empty Stomach

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you take supplements to boost your health, you are in good company. About 77% of American women and 68% of men report taking supplements, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition. That includes 81% of people ages 55 and older.

Concept of Taking Supplements on an Empty Stomach Represented by Woman in Bed Taking Vitamins First Thing in the Morning

However, taking supplements on an empty stomach can be a big mistake, with consequences ranging from an upset stomach to limiting the supplement’s effectiveness. Not all supplements should be taken with food. But for many others, downing your pill with a meal is the way to go. Following are 10 supplements you should not take on an empty stomach.

Taking Supplements on an Empty Stomach - What to Avoid

Multivitamins

There are two good reasons not to take multivitamins on an empty stomach. For starters, your body absorbs some of the individual vitamins in this pill better if you take it food than without. Also, taking a multivitamin when you haven't eaten often results in an upset stomach. WebMD recommends taking your multivitamin with whichever meal you prefer – breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Probiotics

Probiotics are made up of bacteria and yeast that are good for your body, helping to keep you healthy.^† It is best to take probiotics slightly before or during your meals. Doing so will help reduce the chances that stomach acid will kill the probiotics, Dr. Elsie Koh, medical director of Azura Vascular Care, tells The Healthy.

Selenium

Some people take selenium to reduce thyroid inflammation, promote bone prostate health, and boost their immune system.^† Pharmacist Suzy Cohen writes that taking selenium with a snack can reduce the risk of both diarrhea and stomach upset.

Fat-soluble vitamins

Micronutrients -- vitamins and minerals -- are crucial to your well-being. Most Americans get enough micronutrients, although there are problem areas. For example, vitamin D deficiency is much higher in black Americans than in other groups, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fat soluble vitamins require fat if your body is going to absorb them. For that reason, you should take the following vitamins while consuming foods with fat.

Fish oil

Taking fish oil with a high-fat meal can help your body to better absorb healthful omega-3 fatting acids, writes Dr. Tod Cooperman, president, founder and editor-in-chief at ConsumerLab.com. In addition, pairing this supplement with food can help you avoid regurgitation or burping of the oil, Dr. Elroy Vojdani -- functional medicine expert and founder of Regenera Medical in Los Angeles -- tells The Healthy.

Calcium carbonate

If you take calcium carbonate as a way to boost the strength of your bones^†, be sure to do while eating. When you eat, your stomach produces acids that help your body absorb calcium carbonate, writes registered dietitian Katherine Zeratsky at the Mayo Clinic website.

Echinacea

Many brands of this cold-and-flu-fighting supplement urge you not to take it on an empty stomach.^† That is because doing so can lead to nausea. Instead, take echinacea with food – or at least a very large glass of water.

Iron

This suggestion is bound to generate a bit of controversy. It is a known fact that taking iron on an empty stomach actually helps your body absorb the mineral. However, some people who use this approach report side effects such as cramps, nausea and diarrhea. If this happens to you, the National Institutes of Health recommends taking iron with a small amount of food.

Boswellia serrata extracts

These extracts -- which are often sold on their own as a supplement, or combined with glucosamine and chondroitin in supplements intended to boost joint health -- are fat-soluble.^† That means you may absorb them better if you eat them with fatty foods, Cooperman writes at ConsumerLab.com.

CoQ10

This antioxidant -- which is often taken to boost heart, pancreas, liver and brain health^† -- should be taken with a fatty meal or other food to help your body absorb it, writes Cohen. ^†These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title="Featured Products" border_width="2"][vc_row_inner equal_height="yes" content_placement="middle" gap="35"][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="191854" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css=".vc_custom_1769203259839{padding-right: 7% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;}" link="https://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-probiotic-10-20-10-strains"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="188396" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css=".vc_custom_1769203324608{padding-right: 7% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;}" link="https://www.vitacost.com/davinci-laboratories-daily-best-ultra-multivitamin"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/3"][vc_single_image image="188728" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css=".vc_custom_1769203376142{padding-right: 7% !important;padding-left: 7% !important;}" link="https://www.vitacost.com/carlson-chelated-magnesium"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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