The trace element iron is essential for the transport of oxygen in the blood, cell respiration, normal cognitive performance and for the function of the immune system.
Iron Bisglycinate & Vitamin C
Iron from plant-based sources is typically less biovailable to humans than that from animal products due to the phytic acid produced by iron-rich plants, a compound that inhibits mineral absorption. The combination of an organic iron chelate, bound to the amino acid L-glycine, with vitamin C results in a non-animal-derived source of iron with high bioavailability.
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA):
Iron contributes to:
- normal cognitive function
- normal energy metabolism
- normal haemoglobin and red blood cell production
- normal oxygen transport
- normal immune system functioning
- reduction of tiredness and fatigue
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA):
Vitamin C contributes to
- increased iron absorption
- normal function of the immune system
- normal energy metabolism
- the reduction of tiredness and fatigue