Iron without stomach upset

By Mike Ventresca, Vital Choice Healthstore

In the United States, it’s estimated that 35% of women under 50 are iron-deficient. Fatigue, muscle weakness upon exertion, heart palpitations, decreased focus, and an inability to stay warm are some of the most common symptoms. The problem is, for many women taking an iron supplement is just not worth it.

Traditional iron supplements are produced with a very difficult-to-digest ingredient called ferrous sulfate. This inorganic compound commonly causes constipation, nausea and stomach upset. These symptoms can be so severe, many opt to skip the pill completely. The good news is, there are options available that have been clinically proven to boost your iron levels without causing constipation or other unwanted side effects.

Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found participants given a whole-food preparation of iron supplements daily for eight weeks experienced improvements in every measure of iron status: serum ferritin, hemoglobin and total body iron stores. In addition, they found a decrease in reported fatigue and there were no reports of negative GI side effects typically associated with iron supplementation.

Blood Builder by MegaFood and Blood Support by Vital Choice are two excellent whole-food preparations each matching the whole-food form used in the study. In addition, both also include nutrients essential to red blood cell production, including vitamin C, folate, and B12 in forms your body can easily digest.

Mike Ventresca is the owner of Vital Choice Health Store located at 9243 W. Sprague Road in North Royalton’s Timber Ridge Plaza. The phone number is 440-885-9505, or visit VChoice.com. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.