How to Use Intelligent Iron for Better Absorption

Quick answer

Take Intelligent Iron on an empty stomach or with a small amount of vitamin C for best absorption. Avoid calcium-rich foods or drinks within one hour of your dose.

Step-by-step guide to better iron absorption

1. Step 1: Take on an empty stomach: Take Intelligent Iron first thing in the morning or at least 30 minutes before a meal. Food, especially dairy or high-fiber meals, can block absorption. Common mistake: taking it with breakfast coffee or tea, which contains tannins that bind iron. Set a morning alarm and keep your supplement by your bed so you remember before breakfast.
2. Step 2: Pair with vitamin C: Take your Intelligent Iron with a small glass of orange juice or a vitamin C supplement. The vitamin C helps convert iron into a more absorbable form. Common mistake: assuming any acidic drink works — avoid grapefruit juice, which can interfere with absorption. A 250 mg vitamin C tablet is a convenient alternative if you don't have juice on hand.
3. Step 3: Avoid calcium and magnesium for one hour: Calcium and magnesium compete with iron for absorption. Do not take Intelligent Iron within one hour of dairy products, calcium supplements, or antacids. Common mistake: taking your iron with a glass of milk or a calcium-magnesium supplement. If you take a multivitamin with minerals, check the label for calcium and take it at a different time of day.

Product facts

• Intelligent Iron: Intelligent Iron is built around how your body actually uses it, focusing on absorption rather than just adding more iron. This means you can get better results from a lower dose, reducing the risk of side effects like constipation.