FerriSTAT™
Bio-Available Chelated Iron
Advanced Iron Fortification Solution for Controlling Iron-Deficiency Situations Worldwide
INTABIOTECH
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FerriSTAT™
Bio-Available Chelated Iron in the control of Iron-Deficiency Situations
Intabiotech SL is a wholly owned Subsidiary of The ND Pharma & Biotech Co.
Fighting Anemia: A Global Health Crisis
Iron deficiency status, clinically denominated as anemia, represents one of the major health concerns to world population, affecting both developing and industrialized countries. Anemic status affects more than 1.9 billion people worldwide.
Reduced iron blood levels and tissue deposits cause several symptoms and health conditions that, in certain cases during pregnancy, are associated with incremental risk of mortality. During childhood and infancy, iron deficiencies are associated with significant loss of cognitive abilities and lack of resistance against infections.
Iron Deficiency and Anemia
Iron should be present in almost all human cells and is a component of major importance within red blood cells to let them carry oxygen to all tissues and organs of the body.
Iron deficiency affects multiple functions. In cases of severe deficiency, it results in anemia. Iron deficiency is the most prevalent nutrition deficiency in the world. As estimated by WHO, 40% of the world's population is suffering different anemic status.
Critical Health Statistics
20K
Child Deaths
Annual deaths among children under 5 years due to iron deficiency
115K
Maternal Deaths
Annual deaths from maternal causes attributed to iron deficiency
42%
Pregnant Women
Worldwide percentage with anemia according to WHO surveys
47%
Preschool Children
Global percentage affected by anemia
Bio-Available Chelated Iron Solution
Sustained anemic status results in lower work productivity in workers, decreased intelligence levels and adaptive capacities in children, and greater risk of lower birth weight babies in pregnant women, with all associated risks during the time anemic status is not rectified clinically.
FerriSTAT™ for Food Fortification
The most efficient way of prevention and sometimes fighting against iron deficiency anemia is through the fortification of food products with a form of iron that is readily absorbed by the body.
Our Ferric Sodium EDTA, FerriSTAT™, is a developed form of chelated iron that has demonstrated to be both safe and effective in reducing iron deficiency through its superior bioavailability and body absorption, especially in diets where inherent compounds inhibit iron absorption, as happens in diets rich in phytates that naturally sequestrate iron within the intestine.
Superior Benefits of FerriSTAT™
The main challenge in iron supplementation is avoiding undesirable color and flavor changes while ensuring effective absorption. FerriSTAT™ has strongly appreciated differences with other iron-supplementation forms:
Superior Solubility
Well-soluble in water with no metallic taste or aftertaste
Gentle Formula
No teeth staining, no enamel aggression, no rancidity, no gastric discomfort
Highly Effective
Works even in presence of phytates - up to 4 times more bioavailable than average iron forms
Versatile Application
Inert with other ingredients, compounds and elaborations
Guidelines for Use
Safety Standards
Usage guidelines established under JECFA state that the maximum ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) for EDTA is 1.9 mg/day/kg of bodyweight, which equates for FerriSTAT™ chelated iron to be 2.8 mg/day/kg BW.
Superior Bioavailability
Ferric Sodium EDTA is at least 3 to 4 times more bioavailable than comparable sources of iron such as ferrous sulfate or fumarate, which formulators should take into consideration.
The Science Behind Our Product
Poor or deficient absorption of iron, especially from diets rich in cereals and legumes or foods derived from them, is one of the main factors contributing to the high prevalence of iron deficiency disorders in developed societies.
ND Pharma & Biotech has been promoting the use of Digestion Resistant Oligosaccharides (DROS), which selectively stimulate beneficial bacteria growth in the digestive system, improving the mucosa's capacity to absorb nutrients like Iron.
Enhanced Absorption Mechanism
The fermentation of prebiotics by natural microflora in the colon causes a decrease in pH of intestinal contents, promoting reduction from Fe (III) to Fe (II), stimulating epithelial cell proliferation that expands absorption surface area, and potentially stimulating expression of mineral transport proteins in epithelial cells.
Fortification is Science in Action
Since our inception, ND Pharma & Biotech Co. has collaborated in multiple research projects to support development of strategies, methods and techniques for food fortification to achieve unprecedented levels of development and innovation.
Our comprehensive approach includes application of latest manufacturing technologies, exact evaluation of nutritional requirements of different population groups, assessment of economic and social barriers, and evaluation of current geopolitical realities affecting food access and quality.
Main Applications
Our product can be used in the vast majority of food and beverage products that may need fortification since it presents great stability and ease of management. It's ideal for mixing with other powders as premixes, pouring into beverages and dry goods, and usable in emulsions like cream and chocolate.
Wheat, Maize and Flour-Based Products
Bread, pasta, crackers, cakes, and many other foods are made using flour. From cookies to all kinds of bakery and confectionery flour-based foods are among the most consumed worldwide.
Biscuits, instant noodles and breakfast cereals can be fortified with our product. It may also be added to instant powder for milkshakes and special nutrition formulas of vanilla, strawberry, chocolate flavors for children and elderly.
Drinks and Beverages
Juice, Hot Chocolate, Energy Drinks and Formulas, Coffee, Tea, Milkshakes, Smoothies, Espresso, Special Waters and Sports Foods, Diet Sodas - all can benefit from being fortified or supplemented with our product.
Our product presents great stability and ease of management, making it ideal for beverage applications where taste and appearance are critical factors.
Supplements and Special Foods
Vitamins
Multivitamins or individual vitamins like vitamin D and biotin
Minerals
Calcium, magnesium, and other iron presentations
Botanicals
Echinacea, ginger, caffeine, and curcumin
Amino Acids & Probiotics
Tryptophan, glutamine, and live microbials
Condiments, Sauces & Dressings
Barbecue, Ketchup, Aioli, Vinegar, Salsas, Fish Sauce, Brown Sauce, Creamy ranch dressing, Hot Sauce, Mustard, Relish, Cheese sauce, Balsamic vinegar, Sweet and chili sauce, Chimichurri, Gochujang, Mayonnaise, Tomato Sauce, Soy Sauce, Pesto, Chutney, Tartar, Cocktail sauce, Holland sauce, and Cranberry sauce are different varieties that can be fortified with our product.
These applications are especially important for products consumed in countries with high iron deficiency prevalence.
Product Overview
FerriSTAT™ is ideal for use in foods and has been recommended by WHO as the only suitable iron supplement for massive fortification of high phytate cereal flours and all kinds of condiments and sauces like soy and fish.
JECFA Approved
Officially approved by JECFA, FDA and EFSA in the EU
Quality Standards
Manufactured under specifications outlined in JECFA Monograph 8th version
WHO Recommended
The only suitable iron supplement for massive fortification
Contact Information
Registered Address
Botiguers, 3, 46980, Paterna, Valencia, España
Industrial Address
Avenida dos Ferreiros, 143, Polígono Industrial Rio do Pozo 15578, Narón, A Coruña, España
Tel: +34 881 092 720
Specialized Contacts
General Info: [email protected]
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Quality Assurance: [email protected]
Technical Office: [email protected]
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Intabiotech SL is a Commercial Company of The ND Pharma & Biotech Co. (UK)