Ferrous Bisglycinate – The Gentle Iron
InterClinical eNews August 2019, Issue 95 Iron deficiency anaemia affects a significant portion of the Australian population and in this issue, we explore the properties of ferrous bisglycinate (Ferrochel®), a patented iron amino acid chelate which has an admirable track record. (1) Those at higher risk of developing a deficiency include children and teenagers; pregnant, breast feeding or menstruating females; vegans and vegetarians and endurance athletes. Whilst dietary intake is important to help...
Anaemia and the Copper-Deficient Patient
InterClinical eNews November 2018, Issue 86 Copper deficiency is a less common and under-recognised cause of anaemia, producing an anaemia unresponsive to iron, vitamin B12 or folate. In this journal article four expert reviewers highlight the key features, the likely causes, the populations affected and how to treat the symptoms.Copper Deficiency Symptoms Mild copper deficiency is largely indistinguishable from other types of anaemia, apart from a persistent neutropenia. As it progresses in severity the symptom picture becomes...
Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy – Which Iron is Best?
InterClinical eNews August 2018, Issue 83 Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) represents a major health concern during pregnancy. IDA is associated with increased risk of preterm pregnancy, low birth weight and restricted intrauterine growth rates.(1) A number of types of iron supplementation exist such as ferrous fumarate, ferrous sulphate, ferrous gluconate and amino-chelated forms such as ferrous bis-glycinate. Amino chelated forms are considered superior due to their ability to transit the intestines still...