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Iron supplements — South Africa
Soft iron, liquid iron, and herbal iron blends — the gentle, absorbable forms our consultants actually recommend. For pre-menopausal women, athletes, vegetarians and diagnosed deficiency. Free delivery over R400.
Iron is the most-missed mineral in pre-menopausal women, athletes and vegetarians — but the wrong form constipates and the wrong dose is wasted. Our consultants would suggest iron bisglycinate ("soft iron") or a liquid plant-iron complex at 15–20mg of elemental iron daily, taken with vitamin C and away from coffee/tea/calcium.
Test, don't guess — your GP can run ferritin in 5 minutes and interpret the result. WhatsApp us and we'll help you choose a gentle, well-absorbed form.
Common questions
Which iron is gentlest on the stomach?
Iron bisglycinate (soft iron) is the gentlest — minimal constipation. Liquid plant iron (Floradix, Spatone) is also well-tolerated. Skip ferrous sulphate as a daily — it works but most people stop taking it because of GI upset.
How much iron should I take?
For maintenance: 15–20mg elemental iron daily. For diagnosed deficiency: your GP will set the loading dose. Don't self-load high-dose iron — it can mask other conditions and overload the body.
When should I take iron?
Morning, with vitamin C, away from coffee/tea/calcium. Vitamin C boosts absorption 2–3x. Tannins (tea/coffee) and calcium block it. Many people split the dose: half morning, half mid-afternoon.
Should men take iron?
Usually no. Men don't lose iron through menstruation and accumulating it can cause real harm. Only supplement if you have diagnosed deficiency (low ferritin) or you're a heavy-training athlete. Ask your GP first.
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From the counter
The energy mineral, minus the misery
Half the iron conversations at our counter start with “the last one hurt my stomach.” It doesn't have to: modern gentle forms — bisglycinate chelates and food-state iron like our bestselling Soft Iron Boost — deliver the mineral without the constipation old-school ferrous sulphate is famous for. Menstruating women, teens in growth spurts, plant-based eaters and tired new mothers fill most of this bay's baskets.
Test, then supplement
Iron is the one mineral we actively encourage you to confirm with a blood test — too much is as real a problem as too little, and fatigue has many authors. Pair iron with vitamin C for absorption; keep it hours away from tea, coffee and calcium. Iron contributes to normal energy metabolism and red blood cell formation. Bring us your test numbers on WhatsApp and we'll suggest a sensible bottle, free.
Not sure where to start? Ask a consultant on WhatsApp — free, seven days a week — or walk the Aisle.