Chela-Ferr Forte

Chela-Ferr Forte (Iron Bis-Glycinate/Iron/Folic Acid/Vitamin C/Vitamin B6/Vitamin B12) is used to boost iron and vitamin levels in people who need it. This can include women wishing to give birth, pregnant or lactating females, elderly patients, athletes, people who have donated blood or those suffering from fatigue. It may also be used to treat anemia resulting from other causes.

Iron is an essential mineral which occurs in red blood cells. It is also found in the myoglobin (a type of protein) that occurs in the muscle tissue. Low levels of iron is considered to be one of the most common nutrition disorders, affecting a substantial amount of people. The most noticeable symptom is exhaustion, however it can also have a negative effect on the immune system and the functioning of the brain.

This occurs due to a lack of hemoglobin (a substance which carries oxygen throughout the body). As iron is used to produced hemoglobin, this supplement helps to prevent fatigue caused by a lack of oxygen and may also help maintain healthy skin, nails and hair. Folic acid is contained in this supplement, and it plays an important in the production of DNA. Other vitamins are also included, to maximize the benefits of the supplement.

Chela-Ferr Forte (Iron Bis-Glycinate/Iron/Folic Acid/Vitamin C/Vitamin B6/Vitamin B12) provides iron in the form of amino acid chelate, which maximizes absorption in the intestines and increases bioavailability. This is an improvement over other iron sulphate supplements which may have much lower absorption levels. Visit your physician before taking any supplement. After assessing your nutritional requirements, a suitable dosage can be decided upon. Adult patients are sometimes instructed by their physician to take 1 capsule per day, alongside a sufficient quantity of water. The recommended dosage must not be exceeded.

Chela-Ferr Forte (Iron Bis-Glycinate/Iron/Folic Acid/Vitamin C/Vitamin B6/Vitamin B12) can cause side effects, however this is less likely if you adhere to the guidelines given by your physician. Possible reactions include:

• Gas
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Sleep problems
• Cramps in the stomach

Any side effects that you experience should be promptly reported to your physician. Although rare, severe reactions are possible. This will require immediate medical treatment.

Patients who are affected by ulcers or intestinal conditions should be aware of the fact that iron may worsen their condition. If this applies to you, talk to your physician to ensure that it is safe to use for you.

If you suffer from hemoglobin disease, iron supplements may trigger an iron overload. Your physician may advise against using this product so as to prevent this. It is also important to be aware of the risk of an iron overdose. Taking more than the recommended dosage could be toxic. Immediate medical attention will be needed if this occurs.