Iron · Vitamin C · Plant-based
Gentle, well-absorbed iron, with the vitamin C that helps it work.
Iron & Vitamin C Phix is a daily plant-based food supplement: 30mg of elemental iron from iron bisglycinate with 100mg of vitamin C in every capsule. Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Iron is one of the most common deficiencies I see, and one of the easiest to get wrong. The form matters, the dose matters, and vitamin C alongside it matters. Iron & Vitamin C Phix is built around exactly that: 30mg of iron bisglycinate with 100mg of vitamin C, and nothing else.
Dr. Conor Kerley · PhD Nutrition Research · Founder, Phytaphix
One capsule, six authorised roles
Red blood cells and haemoglobin
Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, and to normal oxygen transport in the body.
Tiredness and fatigue
Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Immune function
Iron contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Cognitive function
Iron contributes to normal cognitive function.
Better absorption
Vitamin C increases non-haem iron absorption, which is why 100mg is in every capsule.
Oxidative stress
Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Who this is for
Iron & Vitamin C Phix is for adults looking to support their daily iron intake: people with increased iron requirements, people following plant-based diets, and anyone wishing to maintain healthy iron levels as part of a balanced diet. Many iron supplements use forms that are poorly absorbed and hard on the stomach. Iron bisglycinate is a chelated form that is well absorbed and generally better tolerated, and the 100mg of vitamin C in each capsule increases non-haem iron absorption.
Iron is not something to take on a guess. Too little is a problem, and so is too much. Ask your GP or healthcare professional for a blood test before you start, particularly if you are pregnant, have a diagnosed condition, or take other supplements or medication.
How to take it
One capsule a day
Take one capsule daily with water, preferably with food. 60 capsules is a two month supply.
Gentle on the stomach
Iron bisglycinate is a chelated form of iron that is well absorbed and generally better tolerated than other forms.
Plant-based capsule
Vegan capsule shell, plant-based, no fillers, binders, bulking agents or preservatives.
Check your levels first
Iron is not a supplement to take blindly. Ask your GP or healthcare professional for a blood test before you start, and re-check as advised.
The science
Not all iron is absorbed equally. Iron bisglycinate is iron bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine, a chelate that is absorbed intact and is less likely to cause the digestive upset associated with iron salts such as ferrous sulphate. Vitamin C increases the absorption of non-haem iron, the form found in plants and in supplements, which is why every capsule pairs 30mg of iron with 100mg of vitamin C rather than leaving you to time an orange with your tablet. The health claims on this page are authorised under EU and UK nutrition and health claims legislation. Dr. Kerley's note on when iron is, and is not, the right supplement is on the blog.
26
Peer-reviewed publications on PubMed
30mg
Elemental iron from iron bisglycinate per capsule
100mg
Vitamin C per capsule to increase iron absorption
60
Capsules per bottle. One a day.
Iron & Vitamin C Phix: 30mg of iron bisglycinate with 100mg of vitamin C, formulated by Dr. Conor Kerley. 60 capsules, one a day.
Food Supplement
Phytaphix Ltd. · Dundalk Institute of Technology, Co. Louth, A91 V5XR, Ireland.
