Iron and Vitamin C from plant sources

rubyni® Iron Plus: Iron and Vitamin C from natural sources

For our rubyni Iron Plus, we use a special plant-based source: The vegan capsules contain organic curry leaf extract, which naturally contains iron. The amla fruit extract also included in the formula provides vitamin C, which enhances iron absorption.

Iron plays a role in numerous processes in your body. For example, this trace element contributes to normal energy metabolism and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue. It also contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and hemoglobin, as well as to normal oxygen transport in the body. ^1,2,3

• Iron from a plant extract (curry leaves)
• Organic Vitamin C from Amla Fruit Extract
• One capsule provides 11 mg of iron and 12 mg of vitamin C
• Each capsule also contains 21 mg of polyphenols from olives, including 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol
• Vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free
• No added preservatives

What should you look out for when taking iron supplements?

Iron supplements are often taken on an empty stomach. This is because various components of food can affect the body’s absorption of iron. Among the so-called “iron-binding agents” are^, among^{others, 5,6}

• Calcium: It is contained in dairy products, for example.
• Phytic acid (phytate): Wholemeal products and pulses in particular contain plenty of it.
• Phenolic compounds such as tannins: They are found in abundance in coffee, green and black tea, and red wine, for example.⁷
• Foods containing oxalic acid: These include, for example, rhubarb, spinach, and beets.⁸

Therefore, it may be best to take it between meals. We recommend taking your daily Rubyni Iron Plus capsule away from meals (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal)—with plenty of water and without chewing.
However, men, postmenopausal women, and pregnant women should consult their doctor or therapist before taking iron supplements.

Why does rubyni® Iron Plus also contain vitamin C?

In foods of animal origin, iron occurs as so-called bivalent iron (^Fe2+, heme iron), which your body can easily absorb. If the mineral comes from plant-based foods (non-heme iron), it is trivalent iron (^Fe3+).⁵

Vitamin C increases the body’s absorption of iron.¹ For this reason, we decided to include vitamin C in the form of amla fruit extract in our rubyni Iron Plus.

Good to know:

Iron: The “oxygen cab” in your body

Iron is an essential trace element and must be obtained through the diet. “Trace element” means that your body needs only trace amounts—that is, very small amounts—of it. Nevertheless, it performs many important functions.^2,4

Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body as well as to the normal formation of red blood cells and hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the red pigment that gives blood its red color: this iron-containing protein is the most important component of your red blood cells and can bind oxygen. The red blood cells transport oxygen to the cells of your body.^3,9

Iron also contributes to normal energy metabolism – as well as to reducing tiredness and fatigue. Energy is produced in the mitochondria, the power plants of your cells. Iron is a component of special protein building blocks that play an important role in this process.

It is therefore important to ensure an adequate intake of iron through your diet. In certain situations, dietary supplements can help meet your daily iron needs. It is best to consult your doctor or therapist for advice on this matter.