FEROGLOBIN B12 CAP 30/CAP

Benefits & Uses

Primary Benefit

A gentle iron supplement with zinc and B vitamins that supports the formation of hemoglobin and red blood cells to help reduce tiredness and fatigue.

Health Claims

Contributes to normal red blood cell and hemoglobin formation; supports reduction of tiredness and fatigue; contributes to normal cognitive function; supports normal thyroid function (iodine); contributes to normal immune system function (zinc, B6, B12); supports normal homocysteine metabolism (B6, B12, folic acid)

Common Deficiency Symptoms

Iron deficiency: fatigue, pallor, shortness of breath, brittle nails, hair loss; B12 deficiency: megaloblastic anemia, peripheral neuropathy, memory impairment; Folic acid deficiency: megaloblastic anemia, neural tube defects; Iodine deficiency: goiter, hypothyroidism; Zinc deficiency: impaired immunity, poor wound healing.

Target Population

Women of childbearing age, pregnant and breastfeeding women, individuals with iron-deficiency anemia, vegetarians and vegans at risk of B12 deficiency, elderly individuals, athletes, and people with poor dietary intake of iron and B vitamins

Usage & Dosage

Suggested Use

Take 1 tablet daily with or after a main meal. Swallow with water. Do not chew.

Serving Size

1 capsule

Servings Per Container

30

Recommended Daily Intake

Iron: 8mg/day (adult men), 18mg/day (premenopausal women); Folic Acid: 400mcg/day (600mcg in pregnancy); Vitamin B12: 2.4mcg/day; Vitamin B6: 1.3-1.7mg/day; Zinc: 8-11mg/day; Iodine: 150mcg/day; Copper: 900mcg/day

Upper Tolerable Limit

Iron: 45mg/day (adults); Folic Acid: 1000mcg/day; Zinc: 40mg/day; Iodine: 1100mcg/day; Copper: 10mg/day; Vitamin B6: 100mg/day; Vitamin B12: No established UL.

Absorption Enhancers

The formula includes Vitamin B12, B6, and Folic Acid which work with iron for blood formation. Taking with Vitamin C enhances iron absorption.

Absorption Inhibitors

Calcium-rich foods and dairy products reduce iron absorption; tea, coffee, and phytates (in whole grains and legumes) inhibit iron absorption; antacids reduce iron and B12 absorption - take at least 2 hours apart.

Side Effects

Possible Side Effects

Iron may cause nausea, constipation, dark stools, or stomach discomfort; high-dose Vitamin B6 over prolonged periods may cause peripheral neuropathy; generally well-tolerated at recommended doses

Toxicity Risk

Toxicity risk is LOW to MODERATE when used as directed. Excess zinc (150-450 mg/day chronic) can impair copper absorption; excess vitamin A (preformed) is teratogenic in pregnancy; excess iron can cause gastrointestinal effects. At recommended doses, toxicity is rare.

Upper Tolerable Limit

Iron: 45mg/day (adults); Folic Acid: 1000mcg/day; Zinc: 40mg/day; Iodine: 1100mcg/day; Copper: 10mg/day; Vitamin B6: 100mg/day; Vitamin B12: No established UL.

Safety & Warnings

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to any ingredient; iron-overload states (e.g., hemochromatosis/hemosiderosis) or repeated blood transfusions; anemia not due to iron deficiency (e.g., hemolytic anemia); Wilson's disease (due to copper content)

Pregnancy Safety

Consult Doctor

Breastfeeding Safety

Safe

Interactions

Supplement Interactions

Calcium supplements reduce iron absorption - take separately; high-dose zinc competes with copper absorption; magnesium supplements may reduce iron absorption; antacids reduce iron and B12 absorption.

Synergistic Nutrients

Vitamin C enhances iron absorption; Vitamin B12 and folic acid work synergistically for red blood cell maturation and homocysteine metabolism; copper supports iron utilization in hemoglobin synthesis.

Special Populations

Target Population

Women of childbearing age, pregnant and breastfeeding women, individuals with iron-deficiency anemia, vegetarians and vegans at risk of B12 deficiency, elderly individuals, athletes, and people with poor dietary intake of iron and B vitamins

Pregnancy Safety

Consult Doctor

Breastfeeding Safety

Safe

Storage & Patient Advice

SFDA Storage Conditions

store below 25°c

Patient Counseling

Take 1 capsule once daily with or after a main meal to minimize gastrointestinal side effects. Avoid taking at the same time as tea, coffee, milk, calcium supplements, or antacids - separate by at least 2 hours as these reduce iron absorption. If taking tetracyclines, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, or levothyroxine, take Feroglobin B12 at least 2-4 hours apart. Dark stools during use are normal and expected. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Keep out of reach of children - accidental iron overdose can be fatal in young children. Seek medical advice if symptoms of anemia persist after 3 months of supplementation.

Science & Evidence

Bioavailability Form

Iron as ferrous glycine sulphate - an amino acid chelate with superior gastrointestinal tolerability and absorption compared to ferrous sulphate; Vitamin B12 as cyanocobalamin - a stable, well-absorbed form

Water or Fat Soluble

Mixed formulation: Iron, zinc, copper, and iodine are minerals (not classified as water or fat-soluble); Vitamin B1, B6, and B12 are water-soluble; Folic acid is water-soluble

Food Sources

Iron: red meat, liver, lentils, spinach; Vitamin B12: meat, fish, eggs, dairy; Folic acid: leafy greens, legumes, fortified cereals; Zinc: oysters, beef, pumpkin seeds; Iodine: seafood, iodized salt, dairy; Copper: liver, nuts, seeds.

Product Information

Supplement Type

Combination

Suitable for Vegans

No

Iron Form

Iron as Ferrous Glycine Sulphate (not Iron Bisglycinate). Ferrous glycine sulphate is an amino acid chelate form of iron.

Elemental Iron Mg

17