FerCare Forte

Anemia is a pathology in which hemoglobin (a pigment that gives color to red blood cells and has the function of transporting oxygen from the lungs to tissues) has lower than normal values.

It is a common disease that can affect anyone, however it is more frequent in women of childbearing age due to blood loss during menstruation and pregnancy. The elderly are also in the risk groups, due to the deficient absorption of iron.

It is duly documented that deficiency or poor absorption in iron is a global public health problem, with the World Health Organization stating that iron is thus the world’s leading deficiency. There are a variety of iron supplements on the market, however there is a significant problem that stems from your intake : irritation and gastrointestinal discomfort.

In adult women, the normal volume of red blood cells is approximately 36% to 48%. This volume is slightly higher in men (40% to 52%). Hemoglobin concentration is usually between 11.5 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) and 17.5 mg/dl, with some variances, depending on the laboratory that performs the tests. The search for an origin, including vitamin deficit or nutrients such as iron or blood loss, are important factors. Treatment depends on the severity of anemia and its underlying cause.

In the slightest or early stages of the disease, symptoms may go unnoticed and may only be found in blood analysis. In general, anemia is associated with the following signs:

To understand why iron supplements typically cause abdominal pain and intestinal discomfort, we need to understand how the body absorbs free-form iron.

When iron supplements are taken, iron absorption goes through several steps in the digestive tract. Gastric acid, enzymes and the action of digestion that occurs in the stomach, help to make iron more soluble. However, our body has a limited absorption capacity of only 20% of this iron, leaving the remaining 80% unabsorbed.

Iron absorption occurs through the cells in the upper part of the small intestine, where some harmful bacteria lodge and feed on this unabsorbed iron, leading to intestinal discomfort. In addition, inflammation of the intestines reduces the possibility of iron absorption. Some foods may limit iron absorption.

With limited absorption capacity and gastrointestinal discomfort, the standard sources of iron found in most supplements face many challenges in helping patients achieve the balance of iron needed.

LifeWell’s FerCare Forte Lactoferrin is the most up-to-date approach, with a specific mechanism of action that improves the absorption of free iron and does not cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

There are two types of heme iron and no heme. Heme iron is of animal origin, obtained from hemoglobin and myoglobin, proteins that bind to oxygen. Heme iron stands out for its high bioavailability, about 15 to 35%.

Due to its molecular structure, heme iron (Fe2+) forms a strong bond with the porphyrin ring structure and is absorbed in the form of a single molecule in the intestine. In this way, free iron ions that can cause unwanted irritation in the intestine, form in a smaller amount or do not form. The bioavailability of Fe2+ is higher than that of iron (Fe3+). In addition, heme iron (the hemoglobin present in the composition of FerCare) stimulates the absorption of non-heme iron by the body.

The development of a natural source of iron (hemoglobin) occurs because it is known that non-heme iron sources are less tolerated and less effectively absorbed. Heme iron is well absorbed by the intestine through an independent pathway, thus having an excellent bioavailability and a very good tolerability. This results in residual amounts of unabsorbed heme iron that do not lead to gastrointestinal irritations or minimal changes. Higher levels of absorption and tolerability lead to greater physiological efficacy. In addition, the absorption of hemoglobin is not affected by gastric acidity or by food or beverages.

It has been clinically proven that hemoglobin increases iron in the body and does not condition gastrointestinal changes, it is also safe in pregnancy. It can be used in pregnant women or women trying to become pregnant, as well as in women with abnormal uterine bleeding with anemia or low iron reserves.

FerCare Forte is a food supplement based on Ferronyl® Iron, Hemoglobin and Lactoferrin, an internationally renowned formulation that constitutes a significant technological innovation in the dietary integration of iron.

The iron in this food supplement is micronized and microencapsulated, allowing it to be absorbed by the body without causing constipation or gastrointestinal irritation.

As is well known, the traditional absorption of iron orally leads to gastrointestinal disorders due to its irritating effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa. FerCare Forte does not cause adverse gastrointestinal reactions.

Hemoglobin is a source of enriched heme iron, which is absorbed by the intestine with optimum bioavailability and tolerability. The absorption of heme iron is not affected by gastric acidity or food intake.

Lactoferrin is a glycoprotein from the transferrin family, characterized by a high affinity for iron.

Studies on the three-dimensional structure of Lactoferrin have highlighted the presence of two similar protein globules, each of which has the capacity to bind reversibly to a ferric ion (Fe3+).

Lactoferrin’s affinity for iron is 300 times greater than that of serum transferrin.

The action of Lactoferrin has already been the subject of several studies, which have laid the foundations for understanding its important biological function in the context of iron deficiency.

As mentioned, FerCare Forte is the most pleasant option for the digestive system, thus supporting the gastrointestinal tract and all its functions. Instead of offering only elemental iron – the kind found in virtually every iron supplement on the market – and causing intestinal inflammation, FerCare Forte lactoferrin helps the body in the absorption process and, more importantly, without gastrointestinal disorders. In clinical research, Lactoferrin from FerCare Forte was more bioavailable, allowing a more efficient absorption of iron compared to other sources of iron alone.

With FerCare Forte you get 20 mg of lactoferrin, lactose-free and gluten-free.

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