The product is essential for pregnant females and it contains iron, folic acid and zinc which helps in counteracting the deficiency. During pregnancy, demand of nutrients increases as to provide basic necessities to the developing foetus. RBC count increases gradually to supply more and more nutrients therefore supply of iron with other components is increased. Iron and folic acid is very essential components of red blood cell whereas zinc is required in production of numerous metallo-enzyme.

Indications:

It is mostly prescribed to pregnant females suffering from anaemia due to iron or folic acid deficiency.

About Composition:

Ferrous Ascorbate provides iron. Iron is essential element carrying oxygen, forming part of the oxygen-carrying proteins - hemoglobin in red blood cells and myoglobin in muscles. It is also a component of various enzymes and is concentrated in bone marrow, liver, and spleen. The production of hemoglobin and myoglobin (the form of hemoglobin found in muscle tissue) requires this nutrient. It is also needed for the oxygenation of red blood cells, a healthy immune system and for energy production. L-Lysine is an essential amino acid and is a basic building block of all protein. It is required for growth and bone development in children, assists in calcium absorption and maintaining the correct nitrogen balance in the body and maintaining lean body mass. Furthermore it is needed to produce antibodies, hormones, enzymes, collagen formation as well as repair of tissue. Since it helps with the building of muscle protein, it is useful for patients recovering from injuries and recovery after operations, and there might be uses in lysine to help maintain healthy blood vessels.

Zinc: It help is synthesis of more than 70 different enzymes. Zinc containing enzymes regulates metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Zinc fastens wound healing; maintain normal growth rates, balance skin hydration and the senses of taste and smell. It assists normal growth and tissue repair. It boosts cell mediated immunity. It is poorly absorbed when given orally. Zinc is well distributed in tissues lik skeletal muscle, skin, bone, pancreas, kidney, liver, retina, prostate, RBC, and WBC. Zinc is mainly excreted through intestine and only 2% loss in the urine.

Lycopene is a plant nutrient with antioxidant properties. It’s the pigment that gives red and pink fruits, such as tomatoes, watermelons and pink grapefruit, their characteristic color. Lycopene has been linked to health benefits ranging from heart health to protection against sunburns and certain types of cancers.

Folic Acid is a type of B vitamin helps your body produce and maintain new cells, and also helps prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer. Folic acid is sometimes used in combination with other medications to treat pernicious, aplastic, or normocytic anemia.

Methylcobalamin or Vitamin B12:
⇒Helps keep the nervous system and red blood cells healthy
⇒Required for the formation of red blood cells and DNA
⇒Important for protein metabolism

Selenium: It is a vital antioxidant, along with vitamin E, it helps protect the immune system and maintain healthy heart function. It is required by pancreas for proper functioning and tissue elasticity and has been shown to protect against radiation and toxic minerals. Raised cardiovascular disorders are associated with selenium-deficiency. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. Vitamin D3 is used as a dietary supplement in people who do not get enough vitamin D in their diets to maintain adequate health. Vitamin D is used to treat and prevent bone disorders (such as rickets, osteomalacia).

Side Effects:

The product is possible safe for most adults. There is no disadvantage associated with the product if taken under the recommended usage however anorexia, nausea, abdominal distention, flatulence, reduced appetite may occur in some patients. If more severe side effects appear, immediately discontinue the use.

Contraindication:

⇒Kidney disease with reduction in kidney function
⇒Haemolytic anaemia
⇒Do not consume alcohol
⇒Tetracyclines and antacids

Warning & Precaution:

⇒Do not exceed the recommended dose.
⇒Keep out of reach of children