Ortho Iron contains SunActive®, a form of iron shown to be better absorbed and much easier to tolerate than other iron products. Ortho Iron also contains several other nutrients that support iron absorption and prevent the oxidative effects associated with iron supplementation. These include Vitamin C, B6, B12, folate, lactoferrin and copper; all of which are crucial for iron absorption and utilization.
Ortho Iron is a complete formula for the treatment of anemia, which can be caused not only by iron deficiency but also by deficiencies in vitamin B12 or folate. Iron deficiency, which can lead to anemia, is the most common nutritional disorder in the world with approximately 25% of the world’s population being iron-deficient. However, even iron-deficiency states that do not lead to anemia may have detrimental effects on human health, including compromised cognitive function, overall weakness and fatigue, and a weakening of the immune system.
Pregnant and menstruating women are often at risk of iron deficiency, as are adolescents, endurance athletes, and anyone undergoing a condition of growth and/or fatigue or who has experienced blood loss. Ortho Iron is an advanced iron supplement for those with an iron deficiency, and is especially helpful for those who have experienced uncomfortable side effects such as constipation or nausea from conventional iron pills.
AOR’s Ortho Iron improves symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia such as fatigue and weakness, without the gastrointestinal side effects commonly associated with iron supplements. SunActive® contains ferric pyrophosphate, a type of iron that has been processed to reduce particle size for higher absorption, and is bound to a food grade emulsifier to prevent clustering. These two factors give it excellent bioavailability.
Suggested Use / Directions:
Adults (18 years and over including pregnant and breastfeeding women) – 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. Do not crush, mix or blend capsules. Swallow capsules whole. Do not exceed daily dose unless instructed by a healthcare practitioner.
Serving Size:
1 Capsule
Medicinal Ingredients:
Copper (from copper citrate) ... 900 mcg
Folic acid (as calcium L-5-MTHF) ... 800 mcg
Iron (*SunActive®Fe - ferric pyrophosphate; lactoferrin) ... 30 mg
Lactoferrin ... 100 mg
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) ... 647 mcg
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5'-phosphate) ... 25 mg
Vitamin C (from ascorbic acid) ... 200 mg
*SunActive®Fe is a registered trademark of Taiyo International, Inc.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
Microcrystallin cellulose, sodium stearyl fumarate, maltodextrin (from sweet potato), lecithin (sunflower).
Allergens: This product contains cow's milk/dairy allergens, do not use product if you have these allergies. 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. Keep out of the reach of children. There is enough drug in this package to seriously harm a child. Stop use of vitamin B6 products and ask a healthcare practitioner if you develop symptoms of sensory nerve problems such as numbness, tingling or pain in the extremities.
