What should you eat if you have iron deficiency?

If you have been told you are low in iron, one of the first things you can do is look at what you eat. Diet alone may not be enough to correct an established deficiency, which is why your GP may also prescribe iron tablets, but the right foods can support your recovery, help your […]

How can you improve iron absorption?

If you have been prescribed iron tablets, or you are trying to increase your iron intake through food, you have probably noticed that simply taking more iron does not always solve the problem. That is because your body does not absorb all the iron you give it. A narrative review in ACS Omega (2022) noted […]

What are the side effects of iron supplements?

Iron supplements are one of the most widely used supplements in the UK. GPs prescribe them routinely for iron deficiency anaemia, and many people take them over the counter to support their iron intake. They work, but they are not always easy to tolerate. The NHS page on ferrous sulfate, the most commonly prescribed form […]

Is liquid iron better than tablets?

If you have been told your iron is low, one of the first decisions is what form of supplement to take. Liquid iron products are widely marketed as gentler and easier to absorb, while tablets remain the standard first-line treatment prescribed by GPs across the UK. So which one should you choose? The honest answer […]

What does iron do for the body?

Iron is one of those minerals that works quietly in the background until something goes wrong. You rarely think about it when your levels are fine, but if they drop, the effects can show up almost everywhere: in your energy, your concentration, your hair, even the colour of your skin. So what exactly does iron […]