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Sumalate®: A More Absorbable Form of Iron

June 22, 2015

 

Like calcium, and other essential vitamins, expecting mothers need an increase of iron in their diets to support themselves and their babies growing bodies. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, mothers need for iron increases from 15-18 mg of iron a day to 27 mg.1 Iron is found in many foods and is also available in dietary supplements. Since it is often hard to ingest the necessary amounts of iron, a dietary supplement containing iron is often recommended by doctors, especially for women who are or have a history of anemia. There are many different types of iron supplements available, and many prenatal vitamins contain some form of iron supplement.

However, Sumalate®, the iron found in Prenate Pixie® and Prenate Mini®, is an extremely advanced and absorbable form. Sumalate® allows for maximum absorption of iron with little to no side effects.

Iron is essential in transferring oxygen throughout the body, so the quicker it is released the better for an expecting mother.1 Without iron in the blood, the growing baby would not be receiving the necessary amount of oxygen it needs to develop strong heart, lungs, and muscles. Also, during pregnancy red cell masses and plasma volumes expand due to maternal red blood cell production. Because of this drastic expansion and to meet the developmental needs of the fetus and the placenta, the available iron must increase substantially. Therefore, a highly soluble, readily available and easily absorbable form of iron, such as Sumalate®, would be very beneficial to aid in this process.

There are two different types of preparation for iron dietary supplements, extended or sustained release preparations or immediate release preparations2. Extended or sustained release preparations are designed for those that process iron in the body too quickly. Immediate release preparations give the body the iron it needs almost instantaneously. So for expecting mothers who need more iron, immediate release preparations is the best option. Sumalate® is an immediate release form of iron.  Therefore, it does not slowly breakdown in the body and then release to the needed areas. Instead, it immediately breaks down and releases to the body where needed. In fact, Sumalate® is three times more absorbable than common forms of iron found in dietary supplements. Also, Prenate Pixie® and Prenate Mini® both have two iron absorption promoters. Both vitamin C and succinic acid help with the absorption of iron into the body, thus making it even easier for an expecting mother to receive the necessary amount of iron she needs2.

Iron supplements can often have harsh side effects. Generally these side effects cause a disturbance in the GI tract. This can cause upset stomach, stomach pains, constipation, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.3 Often taking your dietary supplement with food will reduce these side effects. However, iron supplements are generally recommended to be taken on an empty stomach so the body is better able to absorb the iron. With Sumalate® these side effects are minimal allowing it to be taken on an empty stomach.

Sumalate® found in Prenate Pixie® and Prenate Mini® has many advantages for an expecting mother. You are able to receive the healthy dose of iron in the most absorbable form without having to suffer the side effects of normal iron dietary supplements. Talk with your doctor today to see if Prenate Pixie® or Prenate Mini® are right for you.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

This site and its contents are an information resource only, and are neither intended to nor should be used in replacement of your doctor or other prescribing professional’s medical guidance, recommendations or advice. Neither this site nor its information should be used or relied upon for any diagnostic, medical, treatment, nutritional or other purpose. All aspects of pregnancy, including whether pregnancy is right for you, and the nourishment and care of your child, should be made with your doctor and other appropriate medical professional, and in consideration of your and your child’s particular medical history. Avion Pharmaceuticals, LLC (“Avion”) makes no representation, warranty or other undertaking that this site or its information are appropriate for you or your child’s specific needs or issues, and further expressly disclaims all damages, losses, injuries or liability whatsoever incurred or alleged to have been incurred in consequence of your reliance on the information on this site. Avion does not endorse any test, procedure, treatment, remedy, therapy, cure, nutritional regimen, method or other activity or undertaking that you and/or your doctor or other medical professional may elect or recommend. By visiting this site you agree to these terms and conditions and acknowledge that you have read and understand the same. These terms and conditions, together with any information on this site, may be amended, restated or otherwise changed from time to time and at any time by Avion within the sole, absolute and uncontrolled exercise of its discretion. You acknowledge and agree that Avion has no duty or obligation to keep you informed of any amendments to, restatements of or other changes to these terms and conditions or this site, and that you are solely and exclusively responsible for apprising yourself of the same.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

This site and its contents are an information resource only, and are neither intended to nor should be used in replacement of your doctor or other prescribing professional’s medical guidance, recommendations or advice. Neither this site nor its information should be used or relied upon for any diagnostic, medical, treatment, nutritional or other purpose. All aspects of pregnancy, including whether pregnancy is right for you, and the nourishment and care of your child, should be made with your doctor and other appropriate medical professional, and in consideration of your and your child’s particular medical history. Avion Pharmaceuticals, LLC (“Avion”) makes no representation, warranty or other undertaking that this site or its information are appropriate for you or your child’s specific needs or issues, and further expressly disclaims all damages, losses, injuries or liability whatsoever incurred or alleged to have been incurred in consequence of your reliance on the information on this site. Avion does not endorse any test, procedure, treatment, remedy, therapy, cure, nutritional regimen, method or other activity or undertaking that you and/or your doctor or other medical professional may elect or recommend. By visiting this site you agree to these terms and conditions and acknowledge that you have read and understand the same. These terms and conditions, together with any information on this site, may be amended, restated or otherwise changed from time to time and at any time by Avion within the sole, absolute and uncontrolled exercise of its discretion. You acknowledge and agree that Avion has no duty or obligation to keep you informed of any amendments to, restatements of or other changes to these terms and conditions or this site, and that you are solely and exclusively responsible for apprising yourself of the same.

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