The vitamin C improves absorption of iron in three ways. Firstly by Preventing the formation of insoluble or unabsorbable iron compounds. It helps keep the iron in the soluble form. Secondly Vitamin C blocks inhibitors like the phylates and polyphenols that hamper absorption such as those found in cereals, pulses, coffee and wine. And finally, Vitamin C has the ability to reduce the amount of ferric iron that is formed, since it is the ferrous form that is required for uptake into the intestinal mucosal cells. Ferrous+C is specially formulated to be absorbed readily by the body. The improved absorption...
It sounds like you have a lot on your plate with three school-age girls and managing your own pharmacy business! Feeling tired and run-down can indeed be attributed to the busy lifestyle of a mom and a professional, but it's always a good idea to get checked out by a doctor to rule out any underlying health issues. Low iron levels are a common cause of fatigue, especially among women. It's great that you took the initiative to see a doctor and have a blood test done to identify the root cause of your tiredness. Increasing iron-rich foods in your...