Evidence supporting the use of: Iron
For the health condition: Oxygen Deficiency
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 5
Iron is scientifically validated as a treatment for oxygen deficiency, particularly in the context of iron-deficiency anemia. Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body. When iron levels are inadequate, hemoglobin synthesis is impaired, leading to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. This can result in symptoms of oxygen deficiency, such as fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and pallor. Numerous clinical studies and decades of medical practice have established that iron supplementation or dietary intake effectively corrects iron-deficiency anemia and restores normal oxygen transport. The World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and many national health authorities recommend iron supplementation as a first-line treatment for iron-deficiency anemia. The efficacy of iron supplementation in improving hemoglobin concentrations and alleviating symptoms of oxygen deficiency is robustly supported by randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses. Furthermore, iron therapy is a cornerstone in the management of specific populations at risk for iron deficiency, such as pregnant women, infants, and individuals with chronic blood loss. In summary, the use of iron to support or treat oxygen deficiency is grounded in well-established physiological principles and extensive scientific research.
Other health conditions supported by iron
AnemiaAppetite (deficient)
Attention Deficit Disorder
Body Building
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Circulation (poor)
Cold Hands and Feet
Convalescence
Fatigue
Fibroids (uterine)
Fingernails (weak or brittle)
Goiter
Hair (loss or thinning)
Heart (weakness)
Infertility
Labor and Delivery
Menorrhagia
Menstruation (scant)
Nursing
Oxygen Deficiency
Post Partum Weakness
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Surgery (healing from)
Products containing iron
Vitabase
Active Man's Formula
Vitabase
Active Woman's Multi
Douglas Laboratories
Amino-Iron ™
Metagenics
Axis Endo™ Mango
Thorne
Basic Prenatal Multivitamin
Metagenics
Clear Change 10-Day Detox Program with UltraClear Plus Berry
Metagenics
Clear Change 10-Day Detox Program with UltraClear Plus pH
Metagenics
Clear Change 10-Day Detox Program with UltraClear Plus pH Pineapple Banana
Metagenics
Clear Change 10-Day Detox Program with UltraClear Plus Pineapple Banana
Metagenics
Clear Change 10-Day Detox Program with UltraClear Plus Vanilla
Metagenics
Clear Change 10-Day Detox Program with UltraClear RENEW Berry
Metagenics
Clear Change 10-Day Detox Program with UltraClear RENEW Chai
Metagenics
Clear Change 10-Day Detox Program with UltraClear RENEW Vanilla
Metagenics
Clear Change 28-Day Detox Program with UltraClear Plus Berry
Metagenics
Clear Change 28-Day Detox Program with UltraClear Plus pH Pineapple Banana
Metagenics
Clear Change 28-Day Detox Program with UltraClear Plus pH Vanilla
Metagenics
Clear Change 28-Day Detox Program with UltraClear Plus Pineapple Banana
Metagenics
Clear Change 28-Day Detox Program with UltraClear Plus Vanilla
Metagenics
Clear Change 28-Day Detox Program with UltraClear RENEW Berry
Metagenics
Clear Change 28-Day Detox Program with UltraClear RENEW Chai
Metagenics
Clear Change 28-Day Detox Program with UltraClear RENEW Vanilla
Metagenics
Collagenics®
Designs For Health
DFH Complete Multi™ with Copper & Iron
Vitabase
Easy Iron
Metagenics
Fem Prenatal®
Thorne
Ferrasorb
Designs For Health
Ferrochel® Iron Chelate
Metagenics
GI Sustain™ Powder
Douglas Laboratories
Hair, Skin and Nails Plus
Metagenics
Hemagenics
Metagenics
Hemagenics
Thorne
Iron Bisglycinate NSF
Pure Encapsulations
Iron-C
Integrative Therapeutics
Iron Complex
Integrative Therapeutics
K-PAX MitoNutrients
Metagenics
Ketogenic Shake Chocolate
Metagenics
Ketogenic Shake Vanilla
Klean Athlete
Klean Isolate™ Natural Chocolate Flavor
Klean Athlete
Klean Recovery ™
Pure Encapsulations
Liquid Iron
Integrative Therapeutics
Liquid Iron
Thorne
MediClear Plus
Metagenics
MetaKids Nutrition Powder Chocolate
Metagenics
MetaKids Nutrition Powder Vanilla
Pure Encapsulations
Mineral 650
Metagenics
Multigenics®
Metagenics
Multigenics Chewable Orange
Metagenics
Multigenics Intensive Care
Pure Encapsulations
Nutrient 950®
Pure Encapsulations
Nutrient 950®
Pure Encapsulations
Nutrient 950®
Pure Encapsulations
OptiFerin-C
Designs For Health
Organ Synergy™ 180 Capsules
Designs For Health
Organ Synergy™ Powder
Designs For Health
PaleoCleanse Plus™
Designs For Health
PaleoCleanse Plus™ Detox Program
Designs For Health
PaleoCleanse Plus™Chocolate Detox Kit
Designs For Health
PaleoGreens®
Designs For Health
PaleoGreens®
Designs For Health
PaleoMeal®
Metagenics
Perfect Protein® Pea & Rice Chocolate Powder
Metagenics
Perfect Protein Pea & Rice Vanilla Powder
Metagenics
Perfect Protein Whey Chocolate
Integrative Therapeutics
Physicians Elemental Diet Dextrose Free
Integrative Therapeutics
Physician's Elemental Diet
Integrative Therapeutics
Physician's Elemental Diet
Integrative Therapeutics
Physicians Elemental Diet Kit
Metagenics
PhytoGanix® Tropical Fruit
Metagenics
PhytoMulti With Iron
Designs For Health
Phytotein™
Designs For Health
Plant Protein Cleanse
Designs For Health
Plant Protein Cleanse Plus™ 570g
Designs For Health
Plant Protein Meal
Designs For Health
Plant Protein Meal Plus
Designs For Health
Plant Protein Meal
Metagenics
PlusOne® Daily Prenatal Packs
Douglas Laboratories
Prenatal
Pure Encapsulations
PreNatal Nutrients
Pure Encapsulations
PreNatal Nutrients
Designs For Health
Prenatal Pro™
Pure Encapsulations
PureLean® Protein
Pure Encapsulations
PurePals with Iron
Designs For Health
PurePea™
Douglas Laboratories
Timed Release Iron
Metagenics
Ultra Calm® Bar Chocolate Coconut
Metagenics
Ultra Energy Bar Caramel Sea Salt
Metagenics
Ultra Glucose Control® Chocolate
Metagenics
Ultra Glucose Control Chocolate
Metagenics
Ultra Glucose Control Vanilla
Metagenics
Ultra Glucose Control Vanilla
Metagenics
Ultra Protein Bar Peanut Butter
Metagenics
UltraClear Detox Powder
Metagenics
UltraClear Plus® Detox Powder
Metagenics
UltraClear Plus Detox Powder Berry
Metagenics
UltraClear Plus Detox Powder Pineapple/Banana
Metagenics
UltraClear Plus pH Detox Powder Pineapple/Banana
Metagenics
UltraClear Plus pH Detox Powder Vanilla
Metagenics
UltraClear RENEW Detox Powder Berry
Metagenics
UltraClear RENEW Detox Powder Chai
Metagenics
UltraClear RENEW Detox Powder Vanilla
Metagenics
UltraGI Replenish® Chocolate
Metagenics
UltraGI Replenish Chocolate
Metagenics
UltraGI Replenish Vanilla
Metagenics
UltraGI Replenish Vanilla
Metagenics
UltraInflamX Plus 360°® Chocolate/Orange
Metagenics
UltraInflamX Plus 360° Mango
Metagenics
UltraInflamX Plus 360° Mango
Metagenics
UltraInflamX Plus 360° Orange
Metagenics
UltraInflamX Plus 360° Original Spice
Metagenics
UltraInflamX Plus 360° Pineapple/Banana
Metagenics
UltraInflamX Plus 360° Pineapple/Banana
Metagenics
UltraMeal Advanced Protein® Dutch Chocolate
Metagenics
UltraMeal Advanced Protein French Vanilla
Metagenics
UltraMeal Advanced Protein Plain
Metagenics
UltraMeal Cardio 360°® Pea/Rice Chocolate
Metagenics
UltraMeal Cardio 360° Pea/Rice Vanilla
Metagenics
UltraMeal® Daily Support Dutch Chocolate
Metagenics
UltraMeal Daily Support Mixed Berry
Metagenics
UltraMeal Rice Vanilla
Metagenics
Wellness Essentials Women's Daily Packs
Thorne
Whey Protein Isolate Chocolate NSF
Designs For Health
WheyCool™