The vital, essential trace element iron is essential for the transport of oxygen in the blood, for cellular respiration and for maintaining the immune system and normal cognitive performance. Iron is found in large quantities in pulses (from legumes), meat and cereal products, although in the latter it is often in a less bioavailable form. Children and adolescents, women of childbearing age (especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding), athletes and people with chronic inflammation should have their iron levels checked regularly and ensure an adequate iron intake. Plant-based iron can be a possible alternative for people with a sensitive gastrointestinal system or who have problems tolerating conventional iron supplements.
High bioavailability: combination with cofactor vitamin C
Our iron complex combines three purely plant-based iron sources with highly bioavailable iron chelates and organic iron gluconate. The combination of various iron sources with different properties and absorption rates has a particularly favourable effect on overall bioavailability. In addition, iron absorption is optimised by buffered vitamin C (calcium ascorbate), as vitamin C also contributes to improved iron absorption.
Iron metabolism and haematopoiesis: synergistic cofactors
Our iron complex contains copper for efficient iron transport. Blood formation in general is synergistically supported by a B-complex.
Health claims on iron, copper, vitamin C and B vitamins, according to the European Food Safey 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
Copper contributes to:
- normal iron transport in the body.
Vitamin C contributes to:
- to improved iron absorption.
Vitamin B contributes to:
- the normal formation of red blood cells (folate, vitamin B6 and B12),
- the maintenance of normal red blood cells (riboflavin).
