Iron Complex 100c by Advanced Nutrition by Zahler – Red Blood Cell Support Iron Supplement
Iron Complex capsules by Advanced Nutrition by Zahler combine iron with vitamin C, methylfolate, vitamin B12 and L-histidine in a 100-capsule bottle. This formula pairs Ferrochel® ferrous bisglycinate chelate with nutrients involved in normal blood cell production, rather than supplying iron alone.
Each capsule provides 25 mg of iron alongside 60 mg of vitamin C, 400 mcg DFE of folate and 80 mcg of vitamin B12. It is a targeted iron supplement for adults whose healthcare practitioner has identified a reason for additional iron, not an automatic addition to every multivitamin routine.
Key Iron Complex 100c Benefits
- Supports normal red blood cell formation with iron, folate and vitamin B12, nutrients that contribute to different steps in building and maintaining these cells.
- Supplies iron for hemoglobin, the protein responsible for oxygen transport from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.
- Provides vitamin C for normal collagen formation and includes complementary B vitamins involved in everyday cellular nutrient metabolism.
How Iron Complex 100c Works
Iron becomes part of hemoglobin inside red blood cells. Folate and vitamin B12 have a different job: they participate in the pathways cells use to make DNA and manage one-carbon units, small chemical building blocks needed for normal cell activity. Bringing these nutrients together supports complementary nutritional roles; adding more iron does not necessarily improve energy when iron intake and stores are already adequate.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Iron: Provides an essential component of hemoglobin, allowing red blood cells to carry oxygen. The body transports and stores iron carefully, so supplementation should reflect individual need. This formula supplies iron as ferrous bisglycinate chelate, identified on the label as Ferrochel®.
- Vitamin C: Acts as a helper for enzymes involved in normal collagen formation. Collagen is a structural protein in connective tissues. The ascorbic acid in each capsule complements the formula's blood-focused nutrients with this separate, established nutritional function.
- Methylfolate: Supplies folate as L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium. Folate carries one-carbon units used to make DNA building blocks, supporting normal cell division. This function matters for the continual production of new cells, including red blood cells, without making iron and folate interchangeable.
- Vitamin B12: Works with folate in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine, an amino acid used by the body. Supplied here as methylcobalamin, it helps keep folate-dependent cellular pathways functioning normally and complements iron's role in hemoglobin.
Iron Complex 100c Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking a practitioner-guided combination of iron and complementary vitamins.
- People who prefer a capsule containing methylfolate and methylcobalamin rather than an iron-only formula.
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 and Advanced Nutrition By Zahler collections.
Recommendation: Take 1 capsule daily with food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 100
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) ... 60 mg — 67% Daily Value
Folate (as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium) ... 400 mcg DFE — 100% Daily Value
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) ... 80 mcg — 3,333% Daily Value
Iron (as Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate) (Ferrochel®) ... 25 mg — 139% Daily Value
L-Histidine (as L-Histidine HCl) ... 100 mg — *
* Daily Value not established.
Ferrochel® is a trademark of Albion Laboratories, Inc. U.S. Patent 7,838,042.
Other Ingredients: Organic Rice Hull Concentrate, Hypromellose (Capsule).
Does Not Contain: GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, SOY FREE.
Storage: STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, DRY PLACE, AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About Iron Complex 100c
What are the benefits of Iron Complex 100c?
Iron Complex 100c supplies 25 mg of iron per capsule to support hemoglobin's normal oxygen-carrying role. It also combines methylfolate and methylcobalamin, forms of folate and vitamin B12 that contribute to normal cellular pathways involved in blood cell production. The 60 mg of vitamin C supports normal collagen formation. This is a complementary nutrient formula, not a guarantee of increased energy or a substitute for determining whether you actually need supplemental iron.
Who should take Iron Complex 100c?
Iron Complex 100c is an option for adults who have discussed their iron needs with a healthcare practitioner and want iron combined with folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin C. Each capsule contains 25 mg of iron, so it should not be added automatically to another iron-containing supplement. People who are pregnant, nursing or taking medication should consult their practitioner, as the label directs. The labeled directions are one capsule daily with food, unless a practitioner directs otherwise.
Are there any side effects of taking Iron Complex 100c?
Iron can cause nausea, constipation or abdominal discomfort. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing. If pregnant, nursing or on medication, consult with your healthcare practitioner. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. Iron also interacts with levothyroxine and levodopa; review medication timing and any iron-overload history with your clinician.
How does Iron Complex 100c support overall health?
Iron Complex 100c brings together nutrients with distinct everyday functions. Iron helps hemoglobin transport oxygen, while folate and vitamin B12 work in interconnected pathways needed for normal cell activity and DNA production. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation, and the formula also supplies 100 mg of L-histidine per capsule. These nutritional roles explain the combination, but additional iron is useful only when it fits your needs. Adequate iron status does not mean that a higher intake is better.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
