Iron: For energy metabolism and reducing fatigue

How much iron does your body need?

Your body cannot produce iron itself, but must absorb the vital trace element through your diet. The main sources include liver, meat and sausage products. However, wholemeal products and oatmeal, seeds such as sunflower seeds and vegetables such as pulses, spinach and lamb’s lettuce also contain iron. ²

The German Nutrition Society (DGE) recommends a daily intake of

• 11 milligrams of iron for men,
• 16 mg for women up to the menopause (the last menstrual period),
• 14 mg for women after the menopause,
• 11 mg for women (and girls) who are not menstruating (for example, with oral contraceptives (the pill) that are taken continuously without a break),
• 27 mg for pregnant women.

The European Union (EU) specifies a standardized nutrient reference value (NRV) of 14 mg iron per day for both sexes and all age groups (adults). ⁵ This value is used as a guide for the dosage of the trace element in the manufacture of food supplements.

Well supplied with rubyni EISEN PLUS

Just one capsule of rubyni EISEN PLUS provides you with 11 milligrams (mg) of the essential trace element iron – that is 79% of the daily requirement according to NRV*.

Our product also contains 12 milligrams of vitamin C (15 % according to NRV*). Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron.

In addition, one capsule of rubyni EISEN PLUS provides you with 85 mg of olive fruit extract. This contains 21 mg of valuable polyphenols – i.e. secondary plant substances – including 5 mg hydroxytyrosol.

The balanced dosage preserves the iron component in its form and at the same time utilizes the antioxidant properties of the formula. Natural vitamin C from amla rounds off the plant-based combination.

Note: Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced and varied diet or to replace a healthy lifestyle.
*NRV = nutrient reference value (for adults according to the Food Information Regulation (LMIV))

rubyni EISEN PLUS: What’s in our capsules

• rubyni EISEN PLUS is a food supplement with iron and vitamin C based on natural plant extracts:
  We obtain the iron from the leaves of the curry tree(Murraya koenigii), which is grown organically in India. The iron compound is extracted from the curry leaves in a water-based process – without the addition of other ingredients, which means that the natural plant matrix is largely preserved.
  This natural and high-quality source of iron with its balanced dosage is particularly suitable for vegetarians and vegans as well as people with sensitive stomachs.
• Amla fruit extract provides natural vitamin C, which is present in its natural form as ascorbate. The amla fruits are organically grown in India, more precisely in Tamil Nadu and the highlands of Ooty, a region known for the cultivation of high-quality amla. They are processed gently.
• Our product also contains an extract from olives(Olea europaea). Around 240 kilograms (kg) of olives are used for 1 kg of extract – this results in a high-quality concentration of the valuable ingredients. Gentle processing ensures that the valuable ingredients are largely retained.

Who should pay particular attention to their iron intake?

Women with regular periods in particular should make sure that they always consume enough iron – especially if their periods are heavy. ¹⁰

In addition, some groups can more quickly become undersupplied with the important trace element. ¹¹ These include, for example: ^{2, 9}

• People with an unbalanced diet
• Vegetarians and vegans – they often consume too little of it
• People with intestinal problems, as their iron absorption may be impaired
• People who regularly donate blood – or after operations
• Pregnant women – their requirement is significantly increased
• People who do a lot of sport. They also excrete iron with their sweat