Description
Think of iron like a courier, and oxygen like the packages we order online. The courier picks up packages from a distribution centre, loads it onto trucks, and transports it to our homes. If there are not enough couriers working to keep up with the demand for deliveries, we do not receive our packages on time.
In the same way, iron picks up oxygen from the lungs, loads it onto red blood cells, and transports it to every cell in the body. Once our cells receive oxygen, they use it to make the fuel that allows our bodies to function. If we do not have enough iron to carry oxygen to our cells, we are not able to make energy, and we feel tired.
Low iron can cause more than just fatigue. When our cells are deprived of oxygen, every action in the body is affected, from our brain to our toes. This is why low iron can cause wounds to heal slowly, muscle weakness, difficulty with concentration and memory, depression, headaches, hair loss, and weaken our immune system1. Iron deficiency also results in poor cognitive development, behavioural concerns, and ADHD in children2.
The best way to understand your iron status is by having a blood test to measure something called ferritin, which is our iron storage. The tricky part about this test is that in Canada, “normal” ferritin in adults is defined as falling within the range of 5-272 ug/L. Since this is a wide range, you can imagine that someone with a ferritin of 7 ug/L would feel very different from someone with a ferritin level of 200 ug/L.
In fact, research shows that iron supplementation can be beneficial for people experiencing fatigue, even in cases where ferritin is not low enough to cause anemia3. Dr. Hilary suggests aiming for a ferritin of 70-100 ug/L so that the body has enough iron to function in an optimal way.
Some groups of people are likely to have low iron, including:
- Vegans and vegetarians1
- Women with heavy periods4
- During pregnancy and breastfeeding1
- People lacking a nutrient-rich diet1
- Children with behavioural concerns or ADHD2
- People experiencing fatigue, depression, or brain fog3
- People taking acid blocking medications for heartburn1
- People with digestive conditions such as Celiac disease, colitis, Crohn’s disease, and SIBO5
How it works
Floradix is a liquid iron supplement that promotes the formation of healthy red blood cells. The iron is in form called ferrous gluconate, which is effectively absorbed and gentle on our digestion.
Floradix provides vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12. These vitamins work synergistically with iron to promote the formation of healthy red blood cells. In addition, B vitamins are essential for the conversion of oxygen into energy once it has been delivered to our cells.
Floradix contains a combination of nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits and herbs that have been carefully selected to improve the digestion and absorption of iron. It is free from alcohol, lactose, and artificial additives, and is vegetarian-friendly.
Elemental Iron II (Ferrous gluconate) 10mg
- Easily absorbed and vegan-friendly form of iron6.
- Gentle on the digestive system, and non-constipating.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine hydrochloride) 2.5mg
- Essential for the conversion of food and oxygen into energy7.
- Individuals who have difficulty absorbing iron or who have a diet low in iron are often also low in B vitamins.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium) 4mg
- Required to activate vitamin B6 and folic acid7.
- Essential for the conversion of food and oxygen into energy.
- Individuals who have difficulty absorbing iron or who have a diet low in iron are often also low in B vitamins.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine hydrochloride) 2 mg
- Required for the production of haemoglobin in the red blood cells7.
- Essential for the conversion of food and oxygen into energy.
- Individuals who have difficulty absorbing iron or who have a diet low in iron are often also low in B vitamins.
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 7.5 mcg
- Required for the production of red blood cells. Low vitamin B12 can result in anemia7.
- Essential for the conversion of food and oxygen into energy.
- Individuals who have difficulty absorbing iron or who have a diet low in iron are often also low in B vitamins.
Medicinal ingredients:
Each 10 ml:
Elemental iron 10.0 mg 1.0 mg (Ferrous gluconate)
Vitamin B1 2.5 mg 0.25 mg (Thiamine hydrochloride)
Vitamin B2 4.0 mg 0.4 mg (Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium)
Vitamin B6 2.0 mg 0.2 mg (Pyridoxine hydrochloride)
Vitamin B12 7.5 mcg 0.75 mcg (Cyanocobalamin)
Non-medicinal ingredients: Aqueous extracts of rosehip, chamomile, fennel, spinach; juice concentrates of black grape, pear, black currant, cherry, blackberry and carrot; rosehip extract, purified water and ascorbic acid (antioxidant).
Dosage & Cautions
Adults & adolescents 14+: 10ml twice daily before meals
Children 10-14yrs: 10ml once daily before a meal
Children 5-9yrs: 5ml once daily before a meal
Children 2-4yrs: 4ml once daily before a meal
Do not use if you are allergic to anethole or plants of the Apiaceae/Carrot family, or if you are sensitive to Matricaria or plants of the Compositae family. Taking a daily multivitamin mineral supplement along with this product may result in constipation, diarrhea, or vomiting due to the high intake of iron.
Keep out of reach of children.
