Iron Supplements

Iron deficiency is the most widespread nutritional deficiency worldwide. Australia is no exception. Your body uses iron to produce haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to every organ and muscle. When iron stores run low, symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, and poor concentration tend to follow.

Iron supplements tablets vary considerably in how well the body absorbs them. Ferrous sulphate is the most commonly prescribed form and works well for many people, though it can cause constipation or nausea in sensitive individuals. Ferrous bisglycinate binds elemental iron to the amino acid glycine, which improves absorption and reduces digestive complaints. Pairing any iron supplement with vitamin C at the same time increases uptake by converting iron into a form intestinal cells take up more readily.

Clinical evidence supports iron supplementation for correcting deficiency-related fatigue and supporting healthy red blood cell production. Women with heavy menstrual periods, pregnant women, athletes, and those following vegetarian or vegan diets tend to have the highest requirements. Not everyone needs the same dose or form.

Our range of iron supplements tablets includes trusted Australian and international brands, from gentle chelated options through to therapeutic-strength iron tablets. If you are unsure which product suits your situation, a quick ferritin blood test through your GP will point you in the right direction.