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One capsule contains 20 mg of iron (143 % RI) in two forms, ferrous bisglycinate and liposomal iron, plus 80 mg of liposomal vitamin C (100 % RI).
Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, to normal oxygen transport in the body and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Vitamin C increases iron absorption.1
What is in the capsule
Two forms of iron and vitamin C, which increases iron absorption.1
iron bound to glycine An organic form of iron. Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin.1
ferric pyrophosphate Iron enclosed in phospholipid liposomes. Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body.1
80 mg · 100 % RI With citrus bioflavonoids. Vitamin C increases iron absorption.1
made of cellulose Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose capsule, no gelatine.
Why quality iron?
Iron supplements differ mainly in the form of iron and whether they contain vitamin C.
Ideal for
How to use
Take one capsule daily with water during a meal. Coffee, tea and dairy products impair iron absorption, so don't have them together with the capsule.
Product details
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods.
- EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to iron. EFSA Journal 2009;7(9):1215.
- EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to vitamin C. EFSA Journal 2009;7(9):1226.
Who is Flow?
Flow is a Czech brand of the Prague company Brainio, which makes minerals, vitamins, amino acids and plant extracts. With iron, what convinced me is that it combines two forms of iron with vitamin C in one capsule per day, and the pack states exactly how much of each it contains.
- Two forms of iron: bisglycinate and liposomal iron, not cheap sulphate
- Vitamin C in the capsule: 80 mg, which increases iron absorption
- One capsule per day: simple dosing
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