For RBC – XT Tablet

For RBC – XT is the dietary supplement, corrects Iron deficiency in special conditions. Iron Iron is an essential element in the body. It is an important component of Haemoglobin, which is present in the Red Blood Cells (RBCs). Oxygen is transported from the lungs to the body cells, through Haemoglobin. Iron is necessary for growth & development, normal cell functioning & synthesis of some hormones. Total content of Iron in the body is about 5 grams in average adults. Apart from RBCs, Iron is stored in Liver, Bone Marrow, Spleen & Skeletal muscles. Approximately 95 % of the Iron required for the production of RBCs is recycled from the breakdown of old RBCs & only 5% comes from dietary sources. About 1 mg of Iron is used daily, for various processes in the body. Dietary sources of Iron are Meat, Poultry, Fish & enriched grains. These help to replace the body levels & stores of Iron. Iron deficiency Low levels of Iron, over a period of time, can impact daily activities of people. In children, it may affect growth, thinking, intelligence & normal activities. This leads to Anaemia, a condition of deficiency of Haemoglobin in the blood. People have symptoms like weakness, fatigue, breathlessness, rapid heartbeat, headache, ringing in the ears, irritability & paleness in the skin. During pregnancy, the requirement of Iron increases, both for the mother & child. If not supplemented adequately, Iron deficiency may lead to Anaemia. Iron levels may also get severely depleted, due to blood loss in conditions like Menstruation, Infections, Peptic ulcers, Worm infestations, Surgeries & Injuries. Dietary supplements contain Iron salts, which replaces Iron lost from the body. Frequently used Iron salts include various Ferrous & Ferric Iron salts, such as Sodium Ferredetate, Ferrous Sulphate, Ferrous Fumarate, Ferric Ammonium Citrate etc.