Choose Ferrolip: take a quantum leap in iron supplementation!

Iron deficiency is one of the most prevalent worldwide. How to deal with it? Dietary supplements are a simple and effective solution, but sometimes associated with unpleasant side effects. Thanks to a special technology-microencapsulation-Ferrolip® turns iron supplementation into a pleasant and effective experience. Find out what it is, what its benefits are, and how to boost them by combining iron with other active allies in your health!

What is iron and what are the health benefits

Iron is a mineral necessary for the growth, development and functioning of the human body.

Your body uses it to produce the hemoglobin contained within your red blood cells; this protein is essential for transporting oxygen in the air you breathe into your lungs to all your organs and tissues.

By coordinating the formation of red blood cells and hemoglobin and participating in energy metabolism, this mineral fights fatigue and helps you feel more vital.

But that's not all: iron is so important for the health of your muscles and your immune system. And remember: you also use it to produce certain hormones and it is involved in the process of cell division!

How to take iron: the best food sources

You can get iron from different foods that contain it naturally. The best sources include:

• red meat (preferably lean);
• the white meat (poultry);
• offal (liver, spleen, kidney, lung, heart, tongue);
• seafood products (fish, seafood);
• eggs;
• legumes (beans, lentils, soybeans, chickpeas, lupins, broad beans, peas);
• nuts (pistachios, cashews, peanuts, macadamia nuts, almonds, walnuts);
• The dried fruits (peaches, apricots, plums, grapes, figs, dates)
• green radicchio, arugula, dandelion and spinach;
• the bitter cocoa;
• tea;
• wheat bran and wheat germ;
• the mint, rosemary, basil, and parsley;
• brewer's yeast.

You can also find it within fortified foods, that is, to which additional amounts of nutrients (in this case iron) have been added. For example, there are brands of breakfast cereals fortified precisely with iron.

Your body, however, cannot absorb the iron present in all these sources with the same efficiency. In particular, it is better able to absorb that present within animal sources, such as meats and eggs, while it has some more difficulty absorbing that present within plant sources, albeit excellent ones, such as legumes.

Iron supplements: when are they needed?

Iron supplements serve you in situations where you cannot meet your needs with food alone and are, therefore, at risk of deficiency (or perhaps you are already deficient in this mineral).

As mentioned, iron deficiency is one of the most prevalent in the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), along with vitamin A and iodine, iron is one of the micronutrients we struggle to meet our needs for, especially as children and, if we are women, during pregnancy.

Any deficiency can manifest itself in obvious health problems, such as anemia. But less blatant symptoms, such as reduced energy available, memory problems, and difficulty concentrating, with reduced productivity at school or work, can also be caused by insufficient levels of this mineral.

You are among the people most at risk of deficiency if:

• you have difficulty absorbing iron due to celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or infection with Helicobacter pylori (the ulcer bacteria);
• You are a woman with heavy menstrual discharge;
• you are a pregnant woman;
• You are breastfeeding;
• donate blood often;
• You have received a diagnosis of heart failure or cancer;
• you are on dialysis;
• You went through bariatric surgery.

In addition, as anticipated, children are also at risk of iron deficiency, especially if they are born prematurely or with low weight.

How to avoid the side effects of iron supplements

In short, as you may have guessed, taking iron supplements can really make a difference to your well-being. You may, however, have heard of possible side effects-or, perhaps, experienced them on your own skin.

Don't worry: taking iron doesn't necessarily mean you have to endure a disgusting metallic taste, find yourself struggling with gastric upset, or feel your energy coming and going. The important thing is that you choose the right supplement!

Starting to take Ferrolip® could bring you pleasant surprises. Credit is due to the microencapsulation technology by which it is manufactured, which protects the iron until it is absorbed while simultaneously eliminating the classic metallic taste of iron supplements and the gastric discomfort triggered by taking them.  

In Ferrolip®, the iron normally used to make supplements is treated as a valuable cargo transported through your body by microscopic capsules. By releasing their contents only once they reach the intestines, these capsules prevent the iron from coming into contact with the gastric mucosa. Hence the benefits of microencapsulation:

• no metallic taste;
• no gastric disturbance;
• maximum absorption (in the intestines).

The pleasant natural aroma complements the magic formula, making the supplementation experience even more enjoyable.

Ferrolip®: who is it suitable for?

Ferrolip® is suitable for anyone seeking effective and well-tolerated iron supplementation, including children and mothers-to-be. Depending on your needs, you can choose from three different formulations:

• Ferrolip® orosoluble sachets;
• Ferrolip® Forte;
• Ferrolip® Kids.

Ferrolip® orosoluble sachets

Microneuropsulated iron in convenient, lemon-flavored, orosoluble sachets. Each sachet packs 30 mg of iron, an amount corresponding to 214% of the NRV (Nutrient Reference Value).

Each packet contains 20 orosoluble sachets, enough for as many days of supplementation. In fact, we recommend that you take 1 sachet daily, preferably immediately after a meal, dissolving its contents directly in your mouth, without water.

Ferrolip® in orosoluble sachets contains no gluten, is sweetened with sorbitol and flavored with lemon flavor. It has no known side effects.

Ferrolip® Forte

This is the version in which the micron-capsulated iron in Ferrolip® is combined with Vitamin C, Methylfolate and Vitamin B12-a trio that allows you to give yourself a complete energy boost.

• Vitamin C, enhances iron absorption and joins in its action against fatigue, acting as a natural booster.

• Methylfolate (folate from (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, salt of glucosamine) is an already active form of folic acid, ready to be used by your body. It supports red blood cell production and helps you maintain steady energy levels throughout the day.
  
• Vitamin B12 completes the picture by coordinating red blood cell formation and cooperating with other nutrients to ensure your vitality and energy. A true catalyst for cellular energy!

Ferrolip® Forte is perfect for anyone who wants to regain energy and vitality, and is a version of Ferrolip® especially suited for mothers-to-be who need safe and effective support during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

We recommend that you take one sachet daily, dissolving its contents directly in your mouth, without water. Each sachet contains:

• 30 mg of Iron (214% of VNR)
• 60 mg of Vitamin C (75% of VNR)
• 400 μg of Methylfolate (200% of VNR)
• 2.5 μg of Vitamin B12 (100% of VNR)

Ferrolip® Forte contains no gluten, is sweetened with xylitol and flavored with lemon, and has no known side effects. Each package contains 30 orosoluble sachets, enough for 1 month of supplementation.

Ferrolip® kids

It is the product in the Ferrolip® line created to meet the specific needs of school-age children.

Ferrolip® Kids contains all the necessary elements to support the cognitive and physical growth of little ones at home:

• Microencapsulated iron, which contributes to cognitive development and red blood cell production without irritating the stomach, ensuring the proper transport of oxygen throughout the body and thus reducing fatigue;
• Vitamin C to enhance iron absorption and fight fatigue;
• Vitamin B12, which cooperates with iron to ensure red blood cell production and counteract fatigue;
• Folic acid, which provides a triple benefit by supporting psychological function, the immune system, and red blood cell formation.

One package contains 20 orosoluble sachets. We recommend 1 sachet per day; dissolving the contents directly in the mouth, without water, your children will take:

• 10 mg Iron (71% of VNR);
• 30 mg Vitamin C (38% of VNR);
• 100 μg Folic Acid (50% of VNR);
• 1.25 μg of Vitamin B12 (50% of VNR).

Ferrolip® Kids contains no allergens, is sweetened with sorbitol and flavored with strawberry. It has no known adverse effects.

Ferrolip®: the contraindications

Ferrolip® has no absolute contraindications, but please remember not to use it if you have a known hypersensitivity to any of its components or other closely related substances from a chemical standpoint. Ask your pharmacist for advice!

Bibliographic references:

European Commission. Food and Feed Information Portal Database. Last viewed: 27/06/25
Food composition tables. Last viewed: 27/06/25.
MedlinePlus. Iron. Last viewed: 27/06/25
WHO. Micronutrients. Last viewed: 27/06/25.