Iron is an essential mineral with a number of important functions in the body for example it is an key part of haemoglobin the red pigment in our blood that allows it to carry oxygen around the body Good food sources include liver red meat beans amp brown rice A popular supplement for women during their monthly-cycle Women in particular may benefit from supplementing with Iron because of the risk of Iron deficiency through red blood cells lost during menstruationnbsp Iron is one of the most common nutrients at risk of deficiency amongst all ages & both sexes Women of childbearing age are especially at risk & in the UK official data shows that 89 of young women have a daily intake which is less than the Nutrient Reference value NRV of 148mg daily This is believed to be due to a growing move towards vegetarian diets & less consumption of red meat Easily absorbed & utilised citrate form Just Vitamins Iron is provided as citrate one of the easiest forms for the body to absorb It combines well with Vitamin C which helps with absorption & Calcium which helps it to function properly Citrate is a preferred form over sulphate which can often cause constipation problems
- this tablet is designed to be friendly on your stomach & digestive system Easy to swallow taste-free tablet Just Vitamins Iron Citrate tablet provides a full 14mg of Elemental Iron
- 100 NRV
- & has a plant-based cellulosenbspcoating which makes it almost taste-free & easy to swallow