Description
Benefits
Biome Iron+™ Probiotic:
- To help increase absorption of dietary iron and maintain bowel regularity.
Features
Shelf-stable; refrigeration not required
No added:
GMOs | wheat | gluten | dairy | lactose | fructose | yeast | nuts | seeds | peanut | soy | egg | fish | shellfish | animal derivatives
No artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, or preservatives.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Active Ingredients
| Each capsule contains: | |
| Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (DSM 9843) | 10 BLB* |
| Iron (as ferrous fumarate) | 4.2mg |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 12mg |
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*BLB = Billion Live Bacteria |
Directions
Adults and children over 12 years: take 1 capsule daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.
Science
Iron is an essential micronutrient required for the transport of oxygen in the body, metabolism, immunity, and enzyme function.
There are two types of iron in foods: haem iron, found in meat, fish, and eggs; and non-haem iron, found in both animal foods and plant foods, such as vegetables and legumes. The non-haem iron found in plant foods is less well absorbed than haem iron, and its absorption can be further reduced by dietary factors such as phytates (found in grains and legumes), and polyphenolic compounds in tea and coffee(1).
In five separate clinical trials, the addition of the probiotic Lactobacillus Plantarum 299v has been shown to increase the amount of non-haem iron absorbed from foods and drinks(2)(3)(4). Biome Iron+ Probiotic contains Lactobacillus Plantarum 299v (10 Billion Live Bacteria), plus a carefully balanced dose of iron (4.2mg) and vitamin C to optimize absorption.
Biome Iron+ Probiotic may help to maintain normal iron levels in people who aren’t able to meet their body’s iron needs from food alone.
References
- Hurrell R, Egli I. Iron bioavailability and dietary reference values. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 May 1;91(5):1461S-1467S.
- Bering S, Suchdev S, Sjøltov L, Berggren A, Tetens I, Bukhave K. A lactic acid-fermented oat gruel increases non-haem iron absorption from a phytate-rich meal in healthy women of childbearing age. Br J Nutr. 2006 Jul 1;96(1):80–5.
- Hoppe M, Önning G, Berggren A, Hulthén L. Probiotic strain Lactobacillus plantarum 299v increases iron absorption from an iron-supplemented fruit drink: a double-isotope cross-over single-blind study in women of reproductive age. Br J Nutr. 2015 Oct 28;114(8):1195–202.
- Hoppe M, Önning G, Hulthén L. Freeze-dried Lactobacillus plantarum 299v increases iron absorption in young females-Double isotope sequential single-blind studies in menstruating women. PLoS ONE. 2017;12(12):e0189141.
