FAQs

This product can be used by women with an inadequate dietary iron intake, and to help prevent dietary iron deficiency in women and adolescents (aged 12 years and over) where the use of ferrous iron supplements may not be well tolerated.

Women with Periods: Menstruating women carry an increased risk for iron deficiency. Research shows that women of childbearing age need more iron than men. Adequate daily iron intake is particularly important for women who experience heavier periods and this may be difficult to achieve with diet alone.

Vegetarians: A vegetarian diet may be a risk factor in iron deficiency. Will a vegetarian diet will typically be high in the plant-based (non-haem) source of iron, research shows this form is poorly absorbed vs haem source iron (as found in animal products). Dietary factors may further reduce absorption.

Physically active women: The benefits of exercise are undisputed. Those women who regularly undertake endurance exercise (cycling or running) or performance athletes may be at greater risk factor in iron deficiency. Adequate iron is important to maintain and support energy production and immune system health.

Many people get adequate iron from food, but it may not be absorbed well or be sufficient to meet your requirements.

In Australia, red meat is one of the principal sources of iron in most Australian diets. However, there are two types of dietary iron, haem, as found in animal products, and non-haem iron predominantly in plant foods. The bioavailability of each form is different.

While the absorption of haem iron is generally very good, less iron is absorbed from non-haem sources, due in part to the influence of other common dietary substances which inhibit iron absorption.

The time to correct your iron levels will depend on your individual circumstances. Iron deficiency should be properly diagnosed, and the underlying cause should be identified. It is important to speak to your healthcare practitioner.

Ferrous supplements are generally recommended to be taken on an empty stomach since some common foods can interfere with iron absorption of ferrous salts. Women’s Daily Iron + Lactoferrin is formulated with Iron bis-glycinate, a form of iron is shown to be better absorbed than some other forms if taken with food. It also contains ascorbic acid to increase the absorption of dietary iron.

HAPPi Women’s Daily Iron + Lactoferrin is suitable for use at any life stage, however during pregnancy and while breastfeeding your individual circumstances may vary. It is important to speak to your healthcare practitioner if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding before you start taking to determine whether this product is suitable.