Evidence supporting the use of: Iron ascorbate
For the body system: Hair

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Iron ascorbate is a compound consisting of iron and ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Its use in supporting the hair body system is primarily grounded in scientific evidence. Iron is an essential mineral necessary for numerous physiological functions, including oxygen transport and DNA synthesis. Iron deficiency is a well-established cause of hair loss, particularly in the form of telogen effluvium, a condition where hair shedding increases due to disturbances in the hair growth cycle. Studies have shown that low ferritin (an indicator of iron stores) correlates with increased hair shedding, especially in women.

Ascorbic acid is known to enhance the absorption of non-heme iron in the gut by reducing ferric iron (Fe3+) to the more absorbable ferrous form (Fe2+). Therefore, iron ascorbate is used to improve iron bioavailability, making it a preferred choice in supplements and treatments for iron deficiency. Clinical guidelines recommend iron supplementation for individuals with demonstrated iron deficiency and hair loss, and the combination with vitamin C is supported by absorption studies.

While iron supplementation can restore hair growth in cases where deficiency is the underlying cause, it is important to note that excess iron intake in those without deficiency offers no proven benefit for hair health. The use of iron ascorbate for hair is thus scientifically validated, but its efficacy is specifically tied to correcting iron deficiency rather than serving as a general hair tonic.

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Other body systems supported by Iron ascorbate

Blood
Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Hair
Immune System
Nails
Skin

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