Ferritin 60c by Ecological Formulas – Iron Supplement for Oxygen Transport
Ferritin capsules by Ecological Formulas provide iron in a 60-capsule formula that includes bovine spleen and iron aspartate. Each one-capsule serving supplies 5 mg iron, making the amount of this essential mineral straightforward to review alongside your food intake and other supplements.
The product takes its name from ferritin, the body's major iron-storage protein. Its animal-derived ingredients are an important distinction: this is not a vegetarian formula. For someone considering an iron supplement, the useful starting point is a confirmed nutritional need, not the assumption that extra iron automatically means more energy. A practitioner can help interpret your iron status and decide whether this amount fits your plan.
Key Ferritin 60c Benefits
- Provides iron for red blood cell support, including the normal formation of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein.
- Supports normal oxygen transport from the lungs to tissues through iron's essential role in hemoglobin.
- Contributes to muscle oxygen supply through myoglobin, an iron-containing protein that holds oxygen in muscle tissue.
- Supplies a mineral needed for normal energy metabolism and the everyday work of cells.
How Ferritin 60c Works
After absorption, iron becomes part of proteins with different jobs. Hemoglobin carries oxygen through the bloodstream, while myoglobin helps make oxygen available within muscles. Iron also participates in enzymes that help cells use nutrients for energy. These are normal nutritional functions, rather than a stimulant effect.
Your body also stores iron and regulates how much it absorbs. Ferritin is part of that storage system, but the name on this bottle should not be confused with a ferritin blood-test result. Taking the supplement does not tell you what your iron stores are. The 5 mg amount identifies the iron supplied per capsule; it does not establish how much you personally need or absorb.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Iron: Helps build hemoglobin and myoglobin, proteins that carry and hold oxygen where the body needs it. Iron also supports cellular enzymes involved in energy use. This formula supplies iron from bovine spleen and as iron aspartate; the nutritional role is distinct from any promise of increased stamina or faster results.
Ferritin 60c Is Formulated For
- Adults whose practitioner recommends targeted iron supplementation based on their individual nutritional needs.
- People seeking a clearly identified 5 mg serving rather than a broad multivitamin formula.
- Those comfortable with bovine-derived ingredients and a gelatin capsule.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Iron, Mineral Supplements, and Ecological Formulas Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: Take one capsule daily, or as directed by a physician.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 60
Iron (from bovine spleen and as iron aspartate) ... 5 mg
*Percent Daily Values are Based on a 2,000 Calorie Diet.
** Daily Value Not Established
Other Ingredients: Beef tissue, gelatin (capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, silicon dioxide, L-leucine.
Contains: From FERRITIN - the major iron storage protein, naturally isolated from bovine spleen. † Molecular weight: 445,000.
Does Not Contain: This scientifically-designed formula is free of corn, soy, yeast, wheat and other common allergens.
Gluten Free, Casein Free
Frequently Asked Questions About Ferritin 60c
What are the benefits of Ferritin 60c?
Ferritin 60c supplies 5 mg of iron per capsule to complement an appropriate nutritional plan. Iron is needed for hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in red blood cells, and myoglobin, which holds oxygen in muscles. It also contributes to normal cellular energy metabolism. The formula contains iron from bovine spleen and as iron aspartate. These nutritional roles do not mean that taking extra iron improves energy when your iron intake and stores are already adequate.
Who should take Ferritin 60c?
Ferritin 60c is an option for adults whose healthcare practitioner has identified a reason to add iron and considers its 5 mg serving appropriate. It is not a vegetarian choice because the label lists bovine spleen, beef tissue, and gelatin. Review your multivitamin and other iron-containing products before adding it. People with elevated iron stores should not self-supplement. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, medication use, or questions about iron blood tests call for individualized advice before starting this formula.
Are there any side effects of taking Ferritin 60c?
Iron can cause stomach upset, nausea, or constipation, particularly at higher doses. Ask a pharmacist about levothyroxine, levodopa, or acid-suppressing medicines before use. Do not self-supplement with iron overload. 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. Its bovine ingredients and gelatin also matter for individual dietary restrictions; a 5 mg serving does not eliminate iron's cautions.
How does Ferritin 60c support overall health?
Ferritin 60c contributes iron to functions that connect oxygen delivery with everyday cellular activity. Hemoglobin moves oxygen through the blood, myoglobin makes oxygen available in muscle, and iron-containing enzymes participate in energy use. Those roles depend on an appropriate iron supply, not on taking the largest amount possible. This product provides one mineral at a stated 5 mg per capsule; it does not replace the protein, vitamins, and other minerals supplied by a varied diet.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
