MaxMedica Ferrofol product effectiveness Ferrofol contains chelated iron (iron bisglycinate) which allows maximum absorption with excellent gastrointestinal tolerance. Intended for women of reproductive age, women planning pregnancy, pregnant women, athletes, blood donors, people who do not consume enough iron to eat. Composition of Ferrofol capsules: Iron is an essential trace element in human nutrition. It participates in the entire respiratory process, including the transport of oxygen and electrons. The major role of iron is in the function and synthesis of hemoglobin. Iron also participates in the synthesis of myoglobin, L-carnitine, and aconitase, which are involved in energy production in the body. In addition, iron participates in the synthesis of DNA, collagen, serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. It can play a significant role in normal brain development and immune function. The role of iron supplementation is in the prevention and treatment of anemia caused by iron deficiency. Iron positively contributes to the normal cognitive development of children and the normal function of the immune system. Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells, the normal function of the immune system, the reduction of fatigue and exhaustion, the normal functioning of the nervous system. Vitamin B12 plays a role in the cell division process. Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells, the normal function of the immune system, reducing fatigue and exhaustion, maintaining normal energy metabolism and normal metabolism of homocysteine. Folic acid contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy, normal amino acid synthesis, normal blood production. Folic acid plays a role in the cell division process. The additional intake of folic acid increases the level of folate in the mother. Low maternal folate poses a risk factor for the development of neural tube damage in the fetus. The beneficial effect is obtained by an additional daily intake of 400 ?g of folic acid for at least one month before and three months after conception. Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron, contributes to the normal function of the immune system, reducing fatigue and exhaustion, protecting cells from oxidative stress, maintaining normal immune system function during and after intense physical activity.