Iron & Vitamin C Gummies - Natural Cherry - 60 Gummies

One cherry gummy a day with 7mg of iron and 20mg of vitamin C, which increases iron absorption. Iron & Vitamin C Gummies pair iron, which contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, with vitamin C, so the iron you take in is better absorbed. Suitable from age 3, set with pectin and suitable for vegans: no tablets, no aftertaste, a gummy the whole family will actually remember to take.

What each gummy gives you

• Iron 7mg (50% NRV): contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, to normal oxygen transport in the body, to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to normal cognitive function and to the normal function of the immune system, and has a role in the process of cell division. Iron also contributes to normal cognitive development of children
• Vitamin C 20mg (25% NRV): increases iron absorption and contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, bones, cartilage, teeth, gums and blood vessels, to normal functioning of the nervous system and normal psychological function, and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

Why Kensington Organics chose this formula

This formula pairs 7mg of iron, half the nutrient reference value, with 20mg of vitamin C for one reason: vitamin C increases iron absorption, so the two belong in the same gummy rather than in separate bottles. The dose is set so that one gummy suits children from age 3 and adults alike, with a second gummy for women who menstruate each month. The iron is ferric pyrophosphate carried in sunflower lecithin, and the gummy is set with pectin rather than gelatin, coloured with anthocyanins and flavoured with natural cherry, so it is suitable for vegans with nothing artificial in it.

• One gummy a day from age 3, two a day for women who menstruate each month. 60 gummies, one to two months of supply
• Natural cherry flavour, coloured with anthocyanins
• Free from artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners and preservatives. GMO free
• No gluten, milk, soy or yeast ingredients
• Packed in the UK in a recyclable PET jar with a tamper-evident seal

How to take

Children aged 3 and over and adults: chew one gummy a day. Women who menstruate each month: chew two gummies a day. Gummies should be chewed, not swallowed whole. Do not exceed the stated dose unless advised by a qualified nutritional or medical practitioner.

Ingredients

Glucose syrup, sugar, water, ferric pyrophosphate in sunflower lecithin (iron), gelling agent (pectin), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), citric acid, acidity regulator (tri-sodium citrate), natural colour (anthocyanins), coating (coconut oil), natural cherry flavour, anti-caking agent (carnauba wax).

*NRV: Nutrient Reference Value. Energy per gummy 31kJ / 7.51kcal, carbohydrate 1.97g of which sugars 1.83g, protein 0g, fat 0.006g of which saturates 0.006g, fibre 0.06g, salt 0g.

Good to know

• Keep out of reach of young children. Children aged 3 and over take one gummy a day.
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Set with pectin, so there is no gelatin.
• Made in a facility that handles allergens.
• Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, ask your doctor before use. Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C.

Questions people ask

Can children take it? Yes, from age 3: one gummy a day. Iron contributes to normal cognitive development of children. Keep the jar out of reach of young children: it is a supplement, not a sweet.

Why is there vitamin C in an iron gummy? Because vitamin C increases iron absorption. The 20mg in each gummy is there to help your body make use of the 7mg of iron alongside it.

Why two gummies for women who menstruate? The directions allow two gummies a day, 14mg of iron or 100% of the nutrient reference value, for women who menstruate each month. Everyone else stays at one. Do not exceed the stated dose unless a qualified nutritional or medical practitioner advises it.

Is it sugar free? No. Each gummy contains 1.83g of sugar, a little under half a teaspoon, which is what gives a gummy its texture and taste without artificial sweeteners.