Floradix contains organic iron (II) from ferrous gluconate, vitamins B2, B6, B12 and C which contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal energy-yielding metabolism. In addition, iron contributes to normal red blood cell (supported by vitamins B6 and B12) and haemoglobin formation. Furthermore, vitamin C increases iron absorption. Floradix liquid contains iron from ferrous gluconate which is a particularly absorbable form. Floradix is easy to take and helps safeguard the balance of iron and vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12 and C. As these nutrients are already dissolved, they are absorbed more quickly by the digestive system compared to tablets. Floradix contains selected herbs and several fruit juice concentrates for a pleasant taste.
Floradix contains no alcohol, preservatives, colourings or artificial
flavourings. It is lactose free and suitable for vegetarians. Floradix is suitable for women, including expectant and lactating mothers, children, adolescents, the elderly, convalescents, vegetarians and those with an active lifestyle.

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

NPN claims

• Helps to prevent iron deficiency (anemia) and to maintain good health
• Assists the formation of red blood cells and their proper functions
• Supports tissue formation and normal growth

Benefits

• Specially formulated for easy absorption and assimilation
• Over 98% of the iron is available for quick potential absorption
• Helps normalize low iron levels
• Renews energy and vitality
• Promotes the formation of healthy red blood cells
• Easy on the digestive tract
• Beneficial for teens, women, athletes, the elderly and vegetarians
• Each 20 ml serving satisfies the RDA for women of childbearing age

Features

• A safe low dose organic liquid iron supplement
• Contains highly soluble iron gluconate as well as whole food concentrates and co-factor vitamins B and C
• Free of alcohol, artificial additives and preservatives
• Lactose and GMO free
• Suitable for vegetarians
• Packaged in environmentally friendly glass bottles
• Floradix® is the best-selling natural liquid iron supplement in North America
• Used by women worldwide for more than 60 years

MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:

NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS:

Aqueous extracts of carrot, stinging nettle, spinach, couch grass, bitter fennel, kelp, hibiscus; juice concentrates of pear, black grape, black currant, orange, blackberry, cherry and red beetroot; in a base of honey, extracts of rosehip, wheat germ and yeast, natural orange flavour, purified water and ascorbic acid (antioxidant).

RECOMMENDED DOSE(S):  

Shake bottle gently before use. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications. A measuring cup is provided.

Adults and adolescents (age 15 +): Take 10 ml twice daily before meals.

Children (age 10 – 14): Take 10 ml once daily before a meal.

Children (age 5 – 9): Take 5 ml once daily before a meal.

Children (age 2 – 4): Take 4 ml once daily before a meal.

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS:  

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a medical condition. For package size 250 ml: Keep out of reach of children. Do not contaminate the formula by drinking directly from the bottle. Once opened, keep bottle tightly closed and stored in refrigerator. Failure to refrigerate this product may cause the contents to expand and the bottle to shatter, which could result in the risk of serious injury. Consume within 4 weeks after opening. For package size 500 ml and 700 ml: There is enough iron in this package to seriously harm a child. Keep out of reach of children and keep sealed with childproof cap supplied.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:  Do not use if you are allergic to Anethole or plants of the Apiaceae/carrot family.