Iron 14mg — Ferrous Fumarate, 90 Tablets

In the wording authorised by European food-safety regulators, iron contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, normal oxygen transport in the body, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal cognitive function, the normal function of the immune system, and the process of cell division.

Iron needs are higher for menstruating women, vegetarians and vegans (plant foods provide only non-haem iron, which is absorbed less readily), endurance athletes, frequent blood donors, and during pregnancy. If you think your iron may be low, a blood test through your GP is the reliable way to check before supplementing long-term.

They are different iron salts. Ferrous sulfate is the traditional, cheapest form, but the one most associated with digestive upset. Ferrous fumarate — the form we use — is well absorbed and provides a high proportion of elemental iron, while tending to be gentler. Ferrous bisglycinate is iron bound to an amino acid, often the gentlest of the three. All deliver iron; the differences are absorption and tolerance.

Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach — first thing in the morning or between meals. If that feels harsh, take it with a little food. Try not to take it at the same time as tea, coffee or dairy, which reduce absorption.

Vitamin C improves the absorption of non-haem iron — the form found in supplements and plant foods. Taking your iron with a glass of orange juice, or alongside a vitamin C supplement, is a simple way to help the body take up more of it.

Iron works through consistent daily intake rather than a single dose, so take it steadily as part of a routine. We would not put a timeline on how you might feel — that varies from person to person, and iron status is best judged by a blood test rather than by sensation. Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue as part of a balanced diet.

Iron can be tough on the digestive system — it may cause nausea, constipation or stomach discomfort, more so on an empty stomach and more so with ferrous sulfate. Taking it with a little food, or choosing a gentler form such as the ferrous fumarate we use, can help. If discomfort persists, lower the frequency or speak to your GP.

Yes, one tablet daily, if you have a raised need for iron. That said, iron is one supplement not to take indefinitely without reason — if your levels are normal, routine supplementation is not necessary. A blood test through your GP is the best way to know. Keep out of reach of children.

Yes. Our Iron is vegan and free from GMO, made in the UK to FSSC 22000 standard. Because plant-based diets provide only non-haem iron, which is absorbed less efficiently, a vegan iron supplement is a practical option for vegetarians and vegans.

Yes, with a couple of timing notes. Iron and our Marine Collagen + Vitamin C work well together, since vitamin C aids iron absorption. Iron and magnesium or calcium can compete for absorption, so it is best to space our Magnesium Complex a couple of hours apart from your iron. If you take prescription medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.