Iron is important for cellular respiration—ensuring that our cells are supplied with sufficient oxygen . If you're iron deficient, you might suddenly notice palpitations while climbing stairs or simply feel weak afterward. This is because iron is needed to store this oxygen in the muscles.

Without sufficient iron, you experience frequent headaches, poor sleep, and paleness. Frequent fatigue and exhaustion can also be signs of iron deficiency. Brittle fingernails and hair loss are also common symptoms of low iron levels in the blood.

Children also need iron – for example, for brain development (iron is just as important as sufficient omega-3 fatty acids, which , according to studies, can even increase IQ – did you know that?)

Iron is particularly well absorbed only in (red) meat - especially offal - as it even contains liver .
Vegetarians and vegans therefore often have little iron in their blood (which also explains the paleness and tiredness that can be found in this group of people after some time).

So-called "trivalent" iron, which is found in plants (e.g., in legumes, spinach—beware of oxalic acid!—peas, and salsify), is significantly less absorbable than the bivalent iron found in meat.

By the way: Adequate vitamin C with food increases iron absorption. Coffee consumed directly with food inhibits iron absorption. Dairy products, eggs, tea, and red wine can also reduce iron absorption. Therefore, we recommend avoiding iron supplements with meals that include these foods.

Pregnant women have twice the need for iron - therefore pregnant women also often struggle with iron deficiency.

Likewise, women are generally more likely to suffer from iron deficiency than men. This is because menstruation causes blood loss—and thus iron loss, which often cannot be compensated for by an (inadequate, but proper) diet. Chronic diarrhea or (inflammatory) gastrointestinal diseases, as well as mycotoxins (exposure to fungal/mold toxins), can cause iron deficiency/anemia.

A B vitamin deficiency also occurs  (such as folic acid as vitamin B9 or methylcobalamin as B12, etc.) and vitamin A deficiency often occur together with iron deficiency. These deficiencies should, of course, also be remedied.

By the way, too much iron is just as bad as too little (this also applies to fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K and other nutrients).
We recommend regularly performing a complete iron blood count including iron, ferritin including transferrin saturation, a complete blood count (including hemoglobin, etc.), and copper in the whole blood in order to monitor the values accordingly after consulting your doctor.

If you take Suppera Iron, leave at least 3 hours between taking it and taking any of the following medications:

- Antibiotics (cyclin, penicillamine and fluoroquinolone)
- Carbidopa or Levodopa (medicines for treating Parkinson's disease)
- Methyldopa (medicine for treating high blood pressure)
- Bisphosphonates (medicines for the treatment of osteoporosis)
- Antacids (medicines to suppress stomach acid)
- Thyroid hormones (if in capsule form or tablets that must be swallowed)