Iron Plus C 100c by Vital Nutrients – Oxygen Transport and Iron Supplement Support
Iron Plus C capsules by Vital Nutrients combine 20 mg iron with 200 mg vitamin C in each vegetarian capsule. This focused iron and vitamin C formula pairs iron aspartate with ascorbic acid, rather than supplying a broad multivitamin blend.
The two nutrients have complementary roles: iron supplies a building block for hemoglobin, while vitamin C helps the intestine absorb nonheme iron. The 100-capsule bottle is intended for a personalized supplementation plan, not as an automatic addition to every adult's routine. Whether extra iron is appropriate depends on dietary intake and iron status.
Key Iron Plus C 100c Benefits
- Provides red blood cell support by supplying iron needed to make hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen through the bloodstream.
- Supports oxygen transport to working tissues, connecting adequate iron nutrition with the body's everyday physical demands.
- Pairs iron with vitamin C to assist nonheme iron absorption while adding antioxidant support and a nutrient needed for normal collagen production.
How Iron Plus C 100c Works
After absorption, iron joins the body's carefully regulated iron pool. Some is used to build hemoglobin in developing red blood cells; stored iron helps meet later needs. Adequate iron availability supports these normal processes, but more iron is not necessarily better.
Vitamin C helps keep nonheme iron in a form the intestine can absorb. This explains the pairing in Iron Plus C without promising that everyone needs supplementation or will notice increased energy. Iron's contribution to energy metabolism is nutritional: oxygen delivery and iron-containing cellular machinery help the body use fuel.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Iron: Supports hemoglobin formation so red blood cells can carry oxygen from the lungs to tissues. This mineral also participates in normal cellular energy processes. Iron aspartate supplies the formula's iron; a practitioner's assessment helps determine whether additional intake fits your needs.
- Vitamin C: Helps with nonheme iron absorption in the digestive tract, complementing the iron in this formula. Ascorbic acid also acts as a water-soluble antioxidant and assists the enzymes involved in collagen formation, supporting the body's normal connective-tissue maintenance.
Iron Plus C 100c Is Formulated For
- Adults whose healthcare professional has identified a reason for supplemental iron.
- People seeking a two-nutrient capsule rather than an iron-containing multivitamin.
- Individuals reviewing their food and supplement intake with a clinician to avoid unnecessary iron stacking.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Iron, Mineral Supplements, and Vital Nutrients Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: 1 capsule 2 to 3 times a day with food or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule
Servings Per Container: 100
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) ... 200 mg
Iron (Iron Aspartate) ... 20 mg
Other Ingredients: Cellulose, Cellulose, Magnesium Silicate, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Does Not Contain: Excludes coatings, binders, gluten (wheat, rye, barley), milk/dairy (casein, whey), soy protein, egg protein, sugar. Verified by independent testing
Storage: Store sealed in a cool dry place
Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Use only if safety seal is intact
Warning
If pregnant, consult your physician before taking.
Additional precautions: Iron can cause nausea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, vomiting or diarrhea; high vitamin C intake can also cause digestive upset. Avoid unsupervised supplementation with iron overload. Discuss kidney disease or a kidney-stone history with your clinician. Iron can reduce absorption of levothyroxine and levodopa; acid-suppressing medicines can reduce iron absorption. Ask a pharmacist about medication timing. Review zinc and other iron-containing supplements to avoid excessive combined intake. The label's highest frequency exceeds the adult daily upper limit for iron and requires professional supervision. Discuss vitamin C use with your care team during chemotherapy or radiation, or when using niacin with simvastatin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Iron Plus C 100c
What are the benefits of Iron Plus C 100c?
Iron Plus C supplies iron for normal hemoglobin formation and oxygen transport, with vitamin C to assist nonheme iron absorption. Each vegetarian capsule provides 20 mg iron as iron aspartate and 200 mg vitamin C as ascorbic acid. Vitamin C also supports antioxidant activity and normal collagen formation. This is targeted nutrient support, not a stimulant or a broad multivitamin, and additional iron is useful only when it fits your individual nutritional needs.
Who should take Iron Plus C 100c?
Iron Plus C is an option for adults whose healthcare professional recommends supplemental iron after considering diet, other supplements and iron status. Its two-nutrient formula suits someone seeking iron with vitamin C rather than a multivitamin. Do not assume tiredness alone means you need iron. If pregnant, consult your physician before taking. The label directs use with food, and a clinician should determine the appropriate schedule, particularly because the highest listed frequency exceeds the adult daily upper limit for iron.
Are there any side effects of taking Iron Plus C 100c?
Iron can cause nausea, constipation or diarrhea. Ask a pharmacist about levothyroxine, levodopa and acid-suppressing medicines. Keep out of reach of children. Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. Use only if safety seal is intact. Warning: If pregnant, consult your physician before taking. Avoid unsupervised iron use with iron overload; discuss kidney-stone history and other supplements with your clinician.
How does Iron Plus C 100c support overall health?
Iron and vitamin C contribute to different parts of normal nutrition. Iron helps build the hemoglobin that delivers oxygen to body tissues and participates in cellular energy processes. Vitamin C complements that role by helping the digestive tract absorb nonheme iron; it also supports antioxidant defenses and collagen production. Iron Plus C combines these nutrients in a vegetarian capsule, but it does not replace iron-rich foods or an individualized assessment of whether extra iron is appropriate.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
