Choose Ferrolip: take a quantum leap in iron supplementation!

Iron deficiency is one of the most widespread 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. Discover what it is, what its benefits are, and how to enhance them by combining iron with other active allies of 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 hemoglobin contained within red blood cells; this protein is essential for transporting the oxygen inhaled in the 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 very important for the health of your muscles and immune system. And remember: you also use it to produce certain hormones and it’s involved in the process of cell division!

How to take iron: the best food sources

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

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

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

However, your body does not absorb iron from all these sources with the same efficiency. In particular, it is better able to absorb it from animal-based sources, such as meat and eggs, while it has a bit more difficulty absorbing it from plant-based sources, although excellent, like legumes.

Iron supplements: when are they needed?

You need iron supplements in situations where you can’t meet your requirements with food alone and are therefore at risk of deficiencies (or you may already be deficient in this mineral).

As mentioned, iron deficiency is one of the most common worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), along with vitamin A and iodine, iron is one of the micronutrients for which meeting our needs is most challenging, especially in children and, for women, during pregnancy.

A deficiency can manifest with obvious health problems, such as anemia. But even less noticeable symptoms, like reduced energy levels, memory problems, and difficulty concentrating—with decreased productivity at school or work—can 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 an infection from Helicobacter pylori (the ulcer-causing bacterium);
• you are a woman with heavy menstrual bleeding;
• you are a pregnant woman;
• you are breastfeeding;
• you donate blood frequently;
• you have been diagnosed with heart failure or cancer;
• you are on dialysis;
• you have undergone bariatric surgery.

Additionally, as mentioned, children are also at risk of iron deficiency, especially if born prematurely or with low birth weight.

How to avoid the side effects of iron supplements

So, as you’ve understood, taking iron supplements can truly make a difference for your well-being. However, you may have heard of possible side effects—or perhaps you’ve experienced them yourself.

Don’t worry: taking iron doesn’t necessarily mean having to endure a disgusting metallic taste, dealing with stomach issues, or feeling your energy rise and fall. What matters is choosing the right supplement!

Starting to take Ferrolip® could bring pleasant surprises. The credit goes to the microencapsulation technology with which it is produced, which protects the iron until it is absorbed, simultaneously eliminating the classic metallic taste of iron supplements and the gastric discomfort they can cause.  

In Ferrolip®, the iron normally used to produce supplements is treated like precious cargo transported through your body by microscopic capsules. Releasing their contents only once they reach the intestine, these capsules avoid contact between the iron and the gastric mucosa. This is where the benefits of microencapsulation come from:

• no metallic taste;
• no gastric discomfort;
• maximum absorption (in the intestine).

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

Ferrolip®: who is it suitable for?

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

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

Ferrolip® orosoluble sachets

Micronencapsulated iron in practical orosoluble sachets, with lemon flavor. Each sachet contains 30 mg of iron, an amount corresponding to 214% of the NRV (Nutrient Reference Value).

Each package contains 20 orosoluble sachets, enough for as many days of supplementation. We recommend taking 1 sachet per day, preferably right after a meal, dissolving its contents directly in the mouth without water.

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

Ferrolip® Forte

This is the version in which Ferrolip®'s micronencapsulated iron is combined with Vitamin C, Methylfolate, and Vitamin B12 – a trio that gives you a complete energy boost.

• Vitamin C enhances iron absorption and works alongside it to fight fatigue, acting as a natural amplifier.

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

Ferrolip® Forte is perfect for anyone looking to regain energy and vitality and is a version of Ferrolip® particularly suitable for expectant mothers who need safe and effective support during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

We recommend taking one sachet per day, dissolving its contents directly in the mouth without water. Each sachet contains:

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

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

Ferrolip® Kids

This 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 the little ones at home:

• Micronencapsulated iron, which contributes to cognitive development and red blood cell production without irritating the stomach, ensuring proper oxygen transport throughout the body and thus reducing fatigue;
• Vitamin C to enhance iron absorption and combat tiredness;
• Vitamin B12, which works with iron to ensure red blood cell production and fight fatigue;
• Folic acid, which offers 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; by dissolving the contents directly in the mouth, without water, your children will receive:

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

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

Ferrolip®: contraindications

Ferrolip® has no absolute contraindications, but we remind you not to use it in case of known hypersensitivity to one of its components or other substances closely related from a chemical point of view. Ask your pharmacist for advice!

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