{"schema_version":"2026-06-12","source":"https://hervitals.co.uk/api/","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","disclaimer":"Information only, not medical advice, and not a substitute for a registered clinician. Supplements are regulated as food, not medicines, and cannot legally claim to treat, prevent or cure any condition. Only EFSA-authorised wording such as \"contributes to normal ...\" is permitted. Always read product labels and speak to your GP or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking other medication. Her Vitals sells a small range of its own-brand supplements and may earn a commission on some links to other sellers.","supplement":{"slug":"iron-for-women","name":"Iron","efsa_roles":["iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin","iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body","iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue","iron contributes to the normal function of the immune system"],"buying_points":["Do not self-diagnose. Tiredness has many causes, and a blood test is how low iron is confirmed.","Check the amount of iron per serving on the label. The NHS does not name one type of iron as the gentlest.","Vitamin C can support iron absorption, while tea, coffee and calcium taken at the same time can reduce it; some products pair iron with vitamin C.","If you are pregnant, the NHS advises addressing iron with your midwife rather than self-prescribing."],"brands":[{"brand":"BetterYou","product":"Iron Oral Spray","retailer":"BetterYou","form":"Oral spray","suits":"Preferring a spray to a tablet","note":"UK oral-spray format; check the iron amount per spray."},{"brand":"Wild Nutrition","product":"Food-Grown Iron Plus","retailer":"Wild Nutrition","form":"Capsule (food-grown)","suits":"Preferring a food-grown format","note":"Food-grown delivery; women-focused UK brand."},{"brand":"Spatone","product":"Liquid Iron","retailer":"Spatone","form":"Liquid sachet","suits":"Preferring a liquid to a tablet","note":"Iron-rich water in single sachets; check the iron content."},{"brand":"Bulk","product":"Iron Capsules (K-Pure)","retailer":"Bulk","form":"Capsule (bisglycinate)","suits":"Wanting a bisglycinate form","note":"Bisglycinate form from a UK supplier; confirm low iron with a test first."}],"url":"https://hervitals.co.uk/iron-for-women/"}}