Ferrochel Advanced 180t by Source Naturals – Red Blood Cell Support Iron Tablets
Ferrochel Advanced tablets by Source Naturals combine iron with vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B-12 in an adult tablet formula. Each tablet provides 27 mg of iron as Ferrochel™ bis-glycinate chelate, alongside nutrients that contribute to red blood cell support. This 180-tablet bottle is suitable for vegetarians and vegans, offering a focused formula rather than a broad multivitamin.
Key Ferrochel Advanced 180t Benefits
- Supports normal oxygen transport by supplying iron, an essential part of hemoglobin in red blood cells.
- Provides vitamin C to help the body absorb nonheme iron from the digestive tract.
- Contributes folate and vitamin B-12 for the DNA production involved in forming new red blood cells.
- Supports normal energy metabolism through iron's roles in oxygen delivery and cellular function.
How Ferrochel Advanced 180t Works
Iron becomes part of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen from your lungs to body tissues. The chelated iron in this formula is bound to the amino acid glycine. Vitamin C supports iron absorption, while folate and vitamin B-12 help cells make DNA as they divide. These complementary nutritional roles support ongoing blood cell renewal, not an immediate stimulant effect.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Iron: Supports oxygen transport as a building block of hemoglobin. Iron also participates in cellular energy metabolism. This formula supplies it as Ferrochel™ bis-glycinate chelate; the amount of iron needed varies with individual nutritional status.
- Vitamin C: Helps keep nonheme iron in a form the intestine can absorb. Supplied as ascorbic acid, it complements the formula's iron rather than replacing the need to evaluate whether supplemental iron is appropriate.
- Folate: Supports DNA synthesis, which cells need when they divide. Red blood cell precursors depend on this process as they develop. The formula provides folic acid to complement iron's separate role in hemoglobin production.
- Vitamin B-12: Works with folate in pathways needed for DNA production and normal red blood cell formation. Its inclusion as cyanocobalamin supports a different part of blood cell development than iron, which supplies material for hemoglobin.
Ferrochel Advanced 180t Is Formulated For
- Adults whose healthcare practitioner recommends supplemental iron based on nutritional needs.
- Vegetarian or vegan adults seeking an iron formula with vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B-12.
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 Source Naturals Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: 1 tablet daily. For use by adults only. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Servings Per Container: 180
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) ... 60 mg — 67% DV
Folate (as folic acid) ... 340 mcg DFE (200 mcg folic acid) — 85% DV
Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) ... 25 mcg — 1,042% DV
Iron (as Ferrochel™ bis-glycinate chelate) ... 27 mg — 150% DV
Ferrochel™ and the Albion Gold Medallion design are trademarks of Balchem Corp. or Albion Labs.
Other Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate, stearic acid, modified cellulose gum, magnesium stearate, and silica.
Additional precautions: Iron supplements can cause stomach upset, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea. Do not take supplemental iron if you have iron overload unless your clinician specifically directs it. Iron can reduce absorption of levothyroxine and levodopa; proton pump inhibitors can reduce iron absorption. Ask your pharmacist about medication timing. Calcium may interfere with iron absorption, and supplemental iron at 25 mg or more can reduce zinc absorption. Review other supplements with your practitioner to avoid unnecessary overlapping iron intake.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ferrochel Advanced 180t
What are the benefits of Ferrochel Advanced 180t?
Ferrochel Advanced 180t supplies 27 mg of iron per tablet to support normal hemoglobin production and oxygen transport. Its vitamin C helps with nonheme iron absorption, while folate and vitamin B-12 support DNA synthesis and normal red blood cell formation. The formula brings these complementary nutrients together in a vegetarian and vegan tablet. It is nutritional support for adults who need supplemental iron, not a stimulant or a reason to take iron without assessing your needs.
Who should take Ferrochel Advanced 180t?
This Source Naturals formula is labeled for adults only and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It is best considered when your healthcare practitioner has identified a reason for supplemental iron, taking your diet, other supplements, and iron status into account. The directions are one tablet daily, without exceeding the recommended dose. If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, the label requires consultation with your health care professional before use.
Are there any side effects of taking Ferrochel Advanced 180t?
Iron supplements can cause constipation, nausea, stomach upset, abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea. This tablet supplies 27 mg of iron, so avoid unnecessary overlap with other iron products and discuss iron overload or medicines with your clinician. Iron can interfere with levothyroxine, levodopa, and zinc absorption; calcium and proton pump inhibitors can affect iron absorption. The label requires pregnancy or breastfeeding consultation, warns against broken or missing seals, and requires keeping the product away from children. Accidental iron overdose can be fatal in children under 6; call a doctor or poison control center immediately for accidental overdose.
How does Ferrochel Advanced 180t support overall health?
The formula supports everyday physiology by providing nutrients with complementary roles in blood cell development. Iron helps make hemoglobin so red blood cells can carry oxygen to tissues. Folate and vitamin B-12 contribute to the DNA production needed as new cells form, and vitamin C assists nonheme iron absorption. These functions explain the formula's nutritional focus. More iron is not automatically better: the value of a 27 mg supplement depends on your individual iron needs and existing intake.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
