Iron Health Hub — Iron
The Surprising Signs of Low Iron Levels You Shouldn’t Ignore
Low iron levels is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide, yet its symptoms may be misleading. Feeling tired, foggy-headed, or noticing changes in your hair or nails? These could be signs of low iron levels. In this blog, we’ll break down the surprising symptoms of low iron levels and show how Ferrous +C Iron Supplement can help you regain energy and support your overall wellbeing. Understanding Iron Deficiency Iron is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in your body. It’s a key component of haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen to...
When Is The Best Time To Take Iron?
You're absolutely correct that the timing of supplement intake can significantly impact their absorption and effectiveness. Taking supplements at optimal times can maximize their benefits. For iron supplements, it's generally recommended to take them on an empty stomach to enhance absorption. This can be either first thing in the morning, at least one hour before a meal, or two hours after eating. This allows the iron to be absorbed more efficiently without interference from food or other substances that may inhibit absorption, such as coffee, tea, or calcium-rich foods. The inclusion of Vitamin C in specialized iron formulations, like Ferrous...
Why Ferrous Gluconate Is Better For Your Body
Iron is an essential mineral for our bodies – Essential minerals are those that all your cells use to survive. The body cannot make iron, so you need to get it from food. When we consume iron-rich foods, the body uses, or stores the iron in the blood cells, as well as in muscles and bones. If there isn’t enough stored, or when your iron levels become too low a range of health issues can develop. Iron’s main role is in the red blood cells, where it helps make a protein called haemoglobin. Haemoglobin carries oxygen in the blood that moves from your lungs, to all...
Iron deficiency in Women. Why Choosing The Right Supplement Is Important.
Iron deficiency in Women. Why Choosing The Right Supplement Is Important. We know that Iron is an essential mineral in our bodies needed for the production of Haemoglobin, which is how our red blood cells transport oxygen to our organs and muscles. Data shows that iron deficiency in Australia has been increasing in recent years and more than one million Aussies are now iron deficient (1). Signs that our vital organs are not getting enough oxygen due to iron deficiency include (2); Extreme fatigue Weakness Pale skin Chest pain, fast heartbeat or shortness of breath Headache, dizziness or lightheadedness Cold...