Iron 101

Found in every red blood cell in the body, iron is an essential mineral that’s a vital part of red blood cell health which carries oxygen all over the body. Our cells use this oxygen to produce the energy that gets you through the day.

What is Iron?²

Found in every red blood cell in the body, iron is an essential mineral that’s a vital part of red blood cell health which carries oxygen all over the body. Our cells use this oxygen to produce the energy that gets you through the day.

Why Do We Need Iron?¹,²

Iron provides energy for daily life through the transportation of oxygen through the body. Iron assists in the relief of tiredness, fatigue and the feeling of weariness.

Iron Plays An Important Role In The Body

Oxygen transport – red blood cells contain haemoglobin which is partly made from iron and accounts for about two thirds of the body’s iron

Myoglobin – contains iron and is responsible for the red colour of muscle

Enzymes – Enzymes are catalysts that drive many cell functions

What Happens If We Don’t Get Enough Iron?¹,²

Did you know that iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world? This makes it incredibly important to keep up our daily iron intake of iron.

These factors can contribute to iron deficiency:

🩸 Lack of iron in food intake or poor diet

🩸 Your body is unable to absorb iron

🩸 Loss of blood from injury or illness

What Are The Signs Of Iron Deficiency

🩸 Experiencing fatigue and tiredness

🩸 Lacking energy

🩸 Feeling weak

Knowing the Importance of Iron

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How much Iron do we need daily?

The recommended daily intake for women between 19-50 is 18 mg of iron. Just one of our gummies delivers the daily recommended dose.⁴

What is elemental Iron?

Elemental iron is the total amount of available iron in a supplement that your body can actively absorb. 

How can i increase my Iron intake?

Ensure you have a healthy diet that includes foods that are naturally good sources of iron such as red meat, poultry, fish and vegetables. If you feel your diet is lacking iron then you may supplement your iron intake with our 1 a Day iron gummy to meet your recommended daily requirements.¹

Who needs Iron?

Everyone! Did you know…?

  • 1 in 8 people do not obtain enough iron in their daily diet.
  • Women are more likely than men to have inadequate iron intakes.
  • The highest affected are women aged 14-50 years with 38% having inadequate iron intakes.³

Are your iron gummies suitable for pregnant woman?

Always consult your doctor and healthcare professional before taking The Iron Company gummies.

 

Is there gluten in the iron gummies?

Our gummies do not contain added gluten.

Are your iron gummies suitable for vegetarians or vegans?

Our Iron gummies are not suitable for vegetarians or vegans as they contain pork gelatine.

Are The Iron Company gummies halal or kosher?

Our Iron gummies are not halal or kosher as they contain pork gelatine.

Do your gummies contain any preservatives or parabens?

Our gummies do not contain any preservatives or parabens

Does The Iron Company gummy contain gluten?

Our gummy does not contain added gluten, however, we cannot confirm there is no cross-contamination during manufacturing. Therefore, our gummies are not suitable for individuals with celiac.

I'm looking for an iron gummy for my teenage daughter, is this suitable?

The Iron Company Iron Gummies are scientifically formulated for adults only (RDI for women 19 years and over is 18mg) and therefore deemed not suitable for anyone under the age 19.

References

1. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FY217

2. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/iron

3. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Health Survey: Usual Nutrient Intakes 2011-12 financial year

4. https://www.nrv.gov.au/nutrients/iron

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