, high strength one-a-day formula, small taste free coated tablets citrate form for easy absorption pharmaceutical grade materialthe iron in this product is in a citrate form which is easily absorbed & utilised by the body & it is unlikely to cause the constipation problems associated with ferrous sulphate supplements. this is important for when the body’s iron stores are depleted it can take several months for them to be replenished.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 nrv of 14mg. this reflects a move towards vegetarian diets & less consumption of red meat.iron is basic to all life processes since without it oxygen cannot be transported round our bodies. it is also a component of enzymes & proteins & is needed for the metabolism of b vitamins.