Why do so many of us constantly feel tired or fatigued? Perhaps we are one of many suffering from iron deficiency – the single most prevalent nutrient deficiency worldwide. In fact, iron deficiency is the leading cause of fatigue among women between the time of menstruation and menopause (it is estimated that up to 26% of reproductive aged women are iron deficient). Adolescents and women of childbearing age need to regularly replace the iron that is eliminated through monthly blood loss. And endurance athletes and those who exercise regularly lose iron through sweat and the digestive tract, putting them at risk for deficiency and decreased endurance.
Iron is an essential element for the body. It combines with copper and protein to make hemoglobin, a major component of red blood cells which transports oxygen from the lungs to all the tissues of the body. Iron is also needed throughout the body for adenosine triphosphate production (ATP). ATP is required for cellular energy and proper cell function. When iron is low, ATP production drops and energy levels decrease as a result.
The signs and symptoms of iron deficiency include:
Although it is readily found in nature, iron is poorly absorbed and Floradix Formula is specially designed to prevent and treat iron deficiency due to its maximum absorption ability.
*Floravit provides the same benefits as Floradix, but in a yeast- and gluten- free formula
MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:
| Each 10 ml: | Each ml: | |
| Elemental Iron (Ferrous gluconate) | 10.0 mg | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride) | 2.5 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium) | 4.0 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) | 2.0 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 7.5 mcg | 0.75 mcg |
NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:
Aqueous extracts of rosehip, camomile, fennel, spinach; juice concentrates of black grape, pear, black currant, cherry, blackberry and carrot; rosehip extract, purified water and ascorbic acid (antioxidant).
RECOMMENDED DOSE(S):
Shake bottle gently before use. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications. A measuring cup is provided.
Adults (including pregnant and breastfeeding women) and adolescents (age 15 +): Take 10 ml twice daily before meals.
Children (age 10 – 14): Take 10 ml once daily before a meal.
Children (age 5 – 9): Take 5 ml once daily before a meal.
Children (age 2 – 4): Take 4 ml once daily before a meal.
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS:
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a medical condition. Do not contaminate the formula by drinking directly from the bottle. To preserve the product and prevent its fermentation, keep refrigerated at all times after opening and consume within 4 weeks after opening. For package size 250ml: Keep out of reach of children. For package size 500 ml: There is enough iron in this package to seriously harm a child. Keep out of reach of children and keep sealed with childproof cap supplied.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
Do not use if you are allergic to Anethole or plants of the Apiaceae/carrot family, or if you are sensitive to Matricaria or plants of the Compositae.