Women with Monthly Periods
Women need more iron in general, because at the beginning of the menstrual cycle, the body loses about 2mg daily from blood shed from the lining of the uterus.
"Low blood" or Iron Deficiency Anemia is a condition wherein your blood has low iron stores, thus hindering its ability to carry oxygen for important bodily functions.
Healthy red blood cells require healthy amounts of iron to carry out oxygen or hemoglobin to your body's tissues.
What are the symptoms of "low blood" or
Iron Deficiency Anemia?
The telling signs of Iron Deficiency Anemia are dizziness (hilo), paleness (putla) and unusual tiredness or fatigue (lata).
If you are experiencing these symptoms, consult your doctor about taking iron supplements such as Hemarate® FA.
Who are at risk for "low blood" or Iron Deficiency Anemia?
Women-Specific Risk Factors
Pregnant Women
During pregnancy, women need significantly more iron to facilitate a baby's development, for coping with the nutrition demands of pregnancy, and for preparation of blood loss during delivery.
Nutrition-Related Risk Factors
Rice & Starch Eaters
Did you know that rice affects iron absorption? This is why Iron Deficiency Anemia is prevalent in the Philippines, since our diet mainly consists of rice and starches.
Vegetarians / Vegan
Omitting certain food groups like red meat, which is good source of iron, can make someone at risk for iron deficiency anemia.
Lifestyle-Related Risk Factors
Stress
Excessive stress may hinder the production of hydrocholoric acid in the body, which is important for the integration of iron and proteins.
Those with Active Lifestyle
Iron Deficiency Anemia is common in athletes, because regular exercise increases the body's need for iron. For Example, physical activity promotes red blood cell production (which requires iron) and iron is lost through sweat.
Why Hemarate FA?
Hemarate FA is the most doctor-prescribed iron supplement that helps fight the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia.
Each tablet of Hemarate FA contains:
Why 60mg of Elemental Iron?
Elemental iron is the total amount of iron in the supplement available for absorption by your body.
60mg of elemental iron is recommended for Filipinos with iron deficiency and other anemias, together with at least 400mcg of Folic Acid. (Per DOH AO#2010-0010)
If you are experiencing symptoms of "low-blood" or Iron Deficiency Anemia, and the elemental iron in your supplement is below the recommended dose, it may not be enough to treat your symptoms.
Where To Buy
Hemarate® FAis available at
and other leading drug stores nationwide.
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