Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 1 Research
8
USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 4 Reviews
7.8
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Vegetable Capsule
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Iron (as iron bisglycinate chelate†)
25 mg
139%
Top Medical Research Studies
8
We conducted a study to discover how intravenous iron therapy impacts sleep apnea in patients suffering from heart failure, anemia, and iron deficiency. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either ferric carboxymaltose or a placebo to assess changes in their sleep and respiratory function after treatment.
Our findings revealed that the intravenous iron treatment significantly improved the hypercapnic ventilatory response, which is the way our bodies react to increased carbon dioxide levels. We observed that, in particular, patients who received iron saw a notable reduction in their apneas and hypopneas—those moments when breathing stops or becomes shallow while asleep. Specifically, the apnoea-hypopnoea index dropped to an average of 12 events per hour with treatment, compared to 19 events per hour in the placebo group.
Furthermore, those who received iron also reported better overall symptoms and had improved physical capacity during exercise tests. This suggests that iron therapy not only helps with sleep-related breathing issues but may also boost oxygen delivery during physical activities.
Overall, our study supports the notion that iron therapy could play an important role in managing sleep apnea among patients with heart failure, providing them with enhanced breathing during sleep and better quality of life.
Our findings revealed that the intravenous iron treatment significantly improved the hypercapnic ventilatory response, which is the way our bodies react to increased carbon dioxide levels. We observed that, in particular, patients who received iron saw a notable reduction in their apneas and hypopneas—those moments when breathing stops or becomes shallow while asleep. Specifically, the apnoea-hypopnoea index dropped to an average of 12 events per hour with treatment, compared to 19 events per hour in the placebo group.
Furthermore, those who received iron also reported better overall symptoms and had improved physical capacity during exercise tests. This suggests that iron therapy not only helps with sleep-related breathing issues but may also boost oxygen delivery during physical activities.
Overall, our study supports the notion that iron therapy could play an important role in managing sleep apnea among patients with heart failure, providing them with enhanced breathing during sleep and better quality of life.
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Most Useful Reviews
9
Improved sleep quality
The result is clear! I have iron deficiency and cannot tolerate pharmaceutical iron due to severe stomach pain and diarrhoea. My gynaecologist recommended this iron, and so far, it is well tolerated. The capsules have a metallic taste, but overall, I feel much better. I take two a day, and the tachycardia has stopped. I now sleep deeply and soundly, which has greatly improved my wellbeing.
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7.5
Normalised sleep pattern
I’ve been taking this for a month before bed and my insomnia has improved remarkably. My sleep has returned to normal, and I recommend it wholeheartedly.
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6.3
Freshness and lighter feeling
Although my tests don’t show I’m anaemic, I feel revitalised and lighter after taking this. When I skip it, I struggle to breathe properly at night due to sleep apnea. I now prefer capsules over gummy types as I dislike their sweetness, and they have an iron-like smell.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 1 Research
8
- All Researches
8
We conducted a study to discover how intravenous iron therapy impacts sleep apnea in patients suffering from heart failure, anemia, and iron deficiency. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either ferric carboxymaltose or a placebo to assess changes in their sleep and respiratory function after treatment.
Our findings revealed that the intravenous iron treatment significantly improved the hypercapnic ventilatory response, which is the way our bodies react to increased carbon dioxide levels. We observed that, in particular, patients who received iron saw a notable reduction in their apneas and hypopneas—those moments when breathing stops or becomes shallow while asleep. Specifically, the apnoea-hypopnoea index dropped to an average of 12 events per hour with treatment, compared to 19 events per hour in the placebo group.
Furthermore, those who received iron also reported better overall symptoms and had improved physical capacity during exercise tests. This suggests that iron therapy not only helps with sleep-related breathing issues but may also boost oxygen delivery during physical activities.
Overall, our study supports the notion that iron therapy could play an important role in managing sleep apnea among patients with heart failure, providing them with enhanced breathing during sleep and better quality of life.
Our findings revealed that the intravenous iron treatment significantly improved the hypercapnic ventilatory response, which is the way our bodies react to increased carbon dioxide levels. We observed that, in particular, patients who received iron saw a notable reduction in their apneas and hypopneas—those moments when breathing stops or becomes shallow while asleep. Specifically, the apnoea-hypopnoea index dropped to an average of 12 events per hour with treatment, compared to 19 events per hour in the placebo group.
Furthermore, those who received iron also reported better overall symptoms and had improved physical capacity during exercise tests. This suggests that iron therapy not only helps with sleep-related breathing issues but may also boost oxygen delivery during physical activities.
Overall, our study supports the notion that iron therapy could play an important role in managing sleep apnea among patients with heart failure, providing them with enhanced breathing during sleep and better quality of life.
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User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 4 Reviews
7.8
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
9
Improved sleep quality
The result is clear! I have iron deficiency and cannot tolerate pharmaceutical iron due to severe stomach pain and diarrhoea. My gynaecologist recommended this iron, and so far, it is well tolerated. The capsules have a metallic taste, but overall, I feel much better. I take two a day, and the tachycardia has stopped. I now sleep deeply and soundly, which has greatly improved my wellbeing.
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7.5
Normalised sleep pattern
I’ve been taking this for a month before bed and my insomnia has improved remarkably. My sleep has returned to normal, and I recommend it wholeheartedly.
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6.3
Freshness and lighter feeling
Although my tests don’t show I’m anaemic, I feel revitalised and lighter after taking this. When I skip it, I struggle to breathe properly at night due to sleep apnea. I now prefer capsules over gummy types as I dislike their sweetness, and they have an iron-like smell.
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0
Fluid retention issue
Unfortunately, this product didn't suit me. After taking it post-meal with vitamin C, I woke up feeling bloated with swelling in my body and face. I felt tired as if it might have caused fluid retention or an allergic reaction.
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References
- Caravita S, Faini A, Vignati C, Pelucchi S, Salvioni E, et al. Intravenous iron therapy improves the hypercapnic ventilatory response and sleep disordered breathing in chronic heart failure. Eur J Heart Fail. 2022;24:1940. doi:10.1002/ejhf.2628
