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Low on energy? These 7 iron supplements are a gentle way of upping your iron levels
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If you’re constantly exhausted, even when you’ve had a great night’s sleep, then you might be low on iron.
According to statistics, iron deficiency affects around one third of UK women so supplementing the mineral in your diet can be a great way of boosting your levels.
‘Many young women become iron deficient due to blood loss during periods, dietary choices and busy lifestyles,’ says Kate Cook, nutritionist and founder of The Nutrition Coach.
‘Fatigue that is not relieved by sleep, dizziness, paleness or hair thinning can all be signs. Iron is crucial for energy and overall wellbeing and if you feel better after taking a supplement, it is usually a sign deficiency was the cause,’ she adds.
There are many different forms of iron supplements out there, from liquids to tablets, so finding one that works for you and slots into your everyday life is important.
It’s also worth knowing that your body absorbs iron a lot better when you take it with vitamin C, so something as simple as a glass of orange juice alongside your supplement can help it work harder and get your levels back on track faster.
If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve rounded up a list of the best iron supplements to try now. Just scroll down and take a look…
The 7 Best Iron Supplements:
Spatone Apple Daily Iron Shots + Vitamin C (28 Sachets)
Spatone’s Apple Daily Iron Shots + Vitamin C are a simple and delicious way of topping up your iron levels without upsetting your stomach.
Made with naturally iron-rich water sourced from the Trefriw Wells Spa in Snowdonia, each sachet is paired with vitamin C to help your body absorb the iron more effectively.
Vitabiotics Feroglobin Liquid Plus
Designed to restore iron levels, Feroglobin Liquid Plus from Vitabiotics is an easy-to-take liquid that helps support energy when you’re feeling tired or run down.
Using iron and folate to help reduce fatigue and support normal energy release throughout the day, it also contains added vitamin D, Siberian Ginseng and other nutrients that help support overall health.
BlueIron Liquid Iron
If you’re looking to up your iron intake, BlueIron Liquid Iron is a tasty way to help support normal iron levels and reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Each spoonful provides 100% of your recommended daily iron intake to support normal energy release and immune function.
It also contains Nordic blueberry concentrate for flavour and is suitable for vegans and use during pregnancy.
Floradix Iron and Vitamin Tablets (84 Tablets)
If you’re more of a tablet person, Floradix Iron and Vitamin Tablets are a great way to support your iron levels.
They contain organic iron alongside B vitamins, vitamin C and niacin to support normal energy production and they’re gentle enough for everyday use as well as suitable for before and during pregnancy, breastfeeding mums, children, teens, older adults, and vegans.
BetterYou Iron 10 Daily Oral Spray 25ml
BetterYou Iron 10 Daily Oral Spray is a high-strength iron spray that helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Instead of a tablet, you just spray it into your mouth where it’s absorbed quickly through the inner cheek, making it gentle on the stomach.
Each daily dose gives you 10mg of highly absorbable iron in just 4 sprays with a natural sugar-free pomegranate flavour and no added sugar.
Holland & Barrett Gentle Iron 20mg (90 Capsules)
If you’re looking for an iron supplement that’s gentle on the stomach try Holland & Barrett’s Gentle Iron 20mg Capsules which use iron bisglycinate, a form that’s easier to digest, along with vitamin C to help improve absorption.
Each capsule provides 20mg of iron to help support energy levels and reduce tiredness and fatigue, while also supporting normal immune and cognitive function.
New Leaf Iron Gummies 14mg (60 Gummies)
Gummies are a delicious way of taking supplements and New Leaf Iron Gummies provide a simple daily iron boost with a 14mg high-strength dose per gummy, helping support energy levels and reduce tiredness and fatigue.
Each pack contains 60 gummies for a 1-month supply, and they are vegan and gluten-free.
We can feel our energy levels climbing already.
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