Life Extension Iron Protein Plus

Name: Life Extension Iron Protein Plus
Brand: Life Extension
SKU: 737870167716
Price: 20.69 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Life Extension

£20.69

Supplemental iron from Life Extension — 100 vcaps per pack, no fuss.

Why people take it

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

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, ideally with food and at the same time each day.

Take away from tea, coffee and calcium; vitamin C alongside increases absorption.

Good to know

Format: vcaps
Caffeine free
Vegetarian-friendly capsule shell

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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SKU: 737870167716

At a glance

£0.20

per daily dose

Strong

evidence for iron

Our honest take

An iron capsule using iron protein succinylate (IronAid), a protein-bound form designed to be gentler on the stomach: 15 mg of iron per capsule, close to the daily reference intake and within the 17 mg UK guidance level. Iron is well proven for people who are low in it, such as women with heavy periods, but most men and post-menopausal women should not take it unless a doctor advises it. Note that it contains milk.

You have been told you are low in iron and get stomach upset from standard iron tablets
You have heavy periods, eat a plant-based diet or give blood often, and your GP agrees you need iron
You are a man or post-menopausal woman and have not been told you need iron
You have haemochromatosis, or a milk protein allergy (protein-bound iron is often milk-derived: check the label)
You have young children at home and cannot store it out of their reach: iron overdose is dangerous to children

The science

Iron· evidence: Strong

Iron is needed to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. Women with heavy periods, pregnant women, vegans and vegetarians, frequent blood donors and some endurance athletes are most likely to run low. For people with confirmed iron deficiency, iron supplements reliably raise iron levels and correct anaemia.

Most men and women past the menopause get enough iron from food and should not take iron unless a doctor advises it, because the body has no easy way to get rid of excess iron.

Forms differ mainly in how well they are tolerated. Ferrous sulfate and fumarate are cheap and effective but often upset the stomach. Bisglycinate and other chelates, and lower doses, tend to be gentler. Taking iron every other day can improve absorption and comfort. Unexplained tiredness should be checked by a GP with a blood test before you start iron.

Authorised health claim
Iron contributes to normal cognitive function. Iron contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin. Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body. Iron contributes to the normal function of the immune system. Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Iron has a role in the process of cell division. (Applies where a daily dose gives at least 15% of the NRV, i.e. 2.1 mg.)

Typical dose: Men and women over 50 need about 8.7 mg a day; women aged 19 to 50 need about 14.8 mg (NRV on labels: 14 mg). Supplements usually give 10 to 30 mg.

Safety: Keep iron supplements well out of reach of children: accidental iron overdose is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in young children. The NHS says taking 17 mg or less a day is unlikely to cause harm; higher doses can cause constipation, nausea and stomach pain. Do not take iron unless you know you need it, and do not take it if you have haemochromatosis or other iron-overload conditions. Iron reduces absorption of some medicines (including levothyroxine and some antibiotics): take them at least 2 hours apart. Tea, coffee and calcium reduce iron absorption.

Research we looked at:
NHS. Vitamins and minerals: iron. nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/iron
NHS. Iron deficiency anaemia. nhs.uk/conditions/iron-deficiency-anaemia
Stoffel NU et al. Iron absorption from supplements is greater with alternate day than with consecutive day dosing in iron-deficient anemic women. Haematologica 2020;105(5):1232–1239.
Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals (2003). Safe Upper Levels for Vitamins and Minerals. Food Standards Agency.

Ingredients & nutrition

Per daily dose (1 capsule): iron 15 mg (107% NRV) from 300 mg IronAid iron protein succinylate. 100 capsules, 100 daily doses.

Other ingredients: vegetable cellulose (capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, silica, stearic acid. Allergens: contains milk.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take 1 capsule a day. Do not exceed the stated daily dose. Keep well out of reach of children: accidental iron overdose is dangerous for young children.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	100 vcaps	£20.69	£0.20
Doctor's Best High Absorption Iron		from £11.99	£0.10
NOW Foods Iron Complex Caps		from £10.99	£0.11
BetterYou Iron 10mg Daily Oral Spray		from £13.99	–

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.