FAQ

Yes, both BlueIron & BlueIron Pregnancy are suitable for use in pregnancy. Iron is especially important during pregnancy and up to 85% of women in their third trimester are not getting enough iron. Speak to your health care professional before taking any supplements when pregnant.

BlueIron Pregnancy only contains iron & Vitamin C and is therefore perfect to take alongside a pregnancy multivitamin to boost iron levels. It also has a 50% higher concentration of iron. BlueIron original contains other vitamins and minerals including 40% of your recommended daily amount of folic acid. Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin so you can’t take too much – your body will naturally expel what is not needed.

It is unlikely that BlueIron will cause side effects – BlueIron has been designed to prevent side effects commonly associated with taking iron tablets e.g. constipation. This is due to the Fe3+ type of iron and the microencapsulation of it. This guarantees that there is very little free iron in your gut.

In a cool and dry place out of direct sunligh out of reach of children. Once opened consume in 3 months. We recommend to store in fridge once opened. Use teaspoon or the included measurement spoon or measurement cup when taking BlueIron.

It depends on the version: BlueIron Original has 14mg in the UK – 100% of your RDA. Different countries have different strengths and the amount of iron in the liquid product is easy to adjust by taking even half the dose, but do not exceed the dose without the permission of a healthcare professional.

Yes you can - BlueIron products are vegan except BlueIron Beauty which contains bovine based collagen.

Coffee, tea and milk often inhibit iron absorption also everything containing calcium and many pharmaceuticals like antibiotics and antacides.

Iron in BlueIron does not interact with these products so unlike standard iron you can take BlueIron together with any food or medicine.

It depends on the product so please have a look at the dosage in the respective product page. Please do not take more than adviced there. Only by measuring the amount of storage iron you can be sure of an adequate iron supply. If storages are empty it can take 3-4 months to fill them up.

Yes you can it is designed for daily use. However it does not harm the regime if you miss a day or two as filling the iron storage is then picked up where it was left.

There is sufficient amount of iron in the recommended dose. Please consult your GP if you think you need more iron.

Yes, you can take BlueIron with other medications as the iron in BlueIron does not interact with any other substance. However as with all supplements it is always a good idea to check with your GP or healthcare provider first.

Yes as BlueIron contains 40% of your recommended daily amount of folic acid.  Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin so you can’t take too much – your body will naturally expel what is not needed.  Therefore you can take BlueIron and your usual antenatal supplement together. We recommed to use BlueIron Pregnancy though as it contains only iron and vitamin C.

Yes BlueIron has much less sugar compared to most of the competitors and is all from berries or fruits.

You can take BlueIron any time of day with any food or pharmaceutical unlike most of other irons. The main thing is to take it regularly for at least one month to experience to benefits associated with the product after filling the iron storage.

Yes, you can take both BlueIron Original and BlueIron Pregnancy when breastfeeding. Iron is naturally present in breast milk but not in high concentration. As iron is important for your baby’s growth and development you should be sure the sufficient intake of it.

All products have wild handpicked blueberries and pear in it and of course iron. The other ingredients are specially designed for the target groups so please have a look after each product.

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Free iron is iron that is not bound to protein; it is the most dangerous kind of iron because free iron can cause oxidative damage to organs, nourish harmful bacteria, change DNA or help to spread tumors. Unbound iron is determined by measuring UIBC (unbound iron binding capacity) and TIBC. The iron in BlueIron does not form free iron in blood so it is safe.

Best way is to measure the ferritin saturation and total ferritin levels - hemoglobin is not a measurement for iron status. It is shown that up to 90% of women aged 16-64 are not getting enough iron in their diet. Initial symptoms of iron deficiency can include:

Tiredness and fatigue

- Lack of energy and stamina

- Decreased ability to concentrate

- Pale skin

- Dry, brittle nails and hair

Tests to measure iron levels include:

1 - Serum iron. This test measures the amount of iron in your blood.

2 - Serum ferritin. Ferritin is a protein that helps store iron in your body.

3 - Transferrin level, or total iron-binding capacity. Transferrin is a protein that carries iron in your blood.

Stage 1 – Storage Depletion – Lower than expected blood ferritin levels.  Ferritin is the storage form of iron, and low ferritin levels are the first sign that the body’s iron stores are compromised.

Stage 2 – Mild Deficiency - During the second stage of iron deficiency, transport iron ( known as transferrin) decreases. This is often accompanied by a reduction in size of red blood cells even though hemoglobin levels remain normal.

Stage 3 – Iron Deficiency Anemia –   Hemoglobin begin to drop in the final stage which, depending on other blood work, may formally be defined as IDA. At this stage your red blood cells are fewer in number, smaller and contain less hemoglobin.

Iron is not created by body so you must get it from your daily diet. Liver is the major organ for iron storage and has the largest capacity to store excess iron.

The liver is the organ for iron storage and regulation; it senses circulating iron concentrations in the body and regulates the iron intake from food and erythrocyte recovery into the bloodstream by secreting hepcidin.