TopGum Industies launches high-dose iron gummies
According to the company, the gummies can delivery multiple doses of ferrous fumarate without the metallic taste associated with iron supplements and a smooth texture.
IronGum gummies. Image courtesy of TopGum.
TopGum Industries has announced the launch of high-dose iron gummies called IronGum. According to the company, the gummies can delivery multiple doses of ferrous fumarate without the metallic taste associated with iron supplements and a smooth texture. The gummies can also be fortified with vitamin C and B12, among other nutrients. TopGum chose to formulate IronGum with ferrous fumarate because it allowed for a higher concentration of elemental iron per dose compared to other forms of iron, as well as better absorption and fewer gastrointestinal side effects such as constipation and stomach upset.
While there are a wide range of iron supplements on the market, it is difficult to find one that is both palatable effective, says TopGum. This is important because according to a study published British Medical Journal (BMJ), Heart, one of the top reasons that adults with congenital heart disease and iron deficiency did not comply with iron supplementation was because of large tablet size forgetting to take the tablet, polypharmacy (patient use of numerous medications), and iron side effects.1 IronGum may help alleviate some of these problems, says TopGum.
“IronGum combines TopGum's proprietary Gummiceuticals and TopCaps technologies to deliver a high-dose iron supplement without the unpleasant metallic aftertaste. The patent-pending Gummiceuticals technology makes great-tasting chewable gummies with no added sugar,” explains Doron Delouya, chief product officer for TopGum, in a press release. “The formula uses fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) fibers, which are plant prebiotic dietary fibers with natural sweetness. FOS fibers get digested only once they reach the colon. These natural prebiotic fibers ease digestion and enhance nutrient absorption.”
The TopCaps microencapsulation system masks the unpleasant flavor of iron while also supporting the bioavailability of the ingredients, says TopGum. “This dual strategic tech integration demonstrates TopGum’s deep commitment to promoting wellness, strengthening immunity and broadening accessibility,” adds Eyal Shohat, CEO of TopGum. “It gives individuals with dietary restrictions or sugar sensitivities a seamless solution to meet essential iron needs.”
TopGum will be at VitaFoods Europe between May 14-16, 2024 at Booth #P108.
Reference
- Agarwal, P.; Bailey, H.; Munson, R.; Bowater, S. An evaluation into the compliance of iron tablets in adults with congenital hearts disease and iron deficiency anaemia. Heart. 2022, 108 (1). DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2022-BCS.24
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