Reading the dose in elemental iron
European labelling declares elemental iron per serving, to be measured against the NRV of 14 mg. Forms differ in their elemental content and their galenical formulation; the weight of the salt is not comparable from one form to another.
The forms in the catalogue
Iron bisglycinate
A chelate of iron and glycine (≈20% elemental iron), a form frequently chosen by manufacturers for the catalogue's iron-targeted formulations.
Classic salts (sulphate, fumarate)
Long-established ferrous salts, with variable elemental content; extensively documented. The product page states the exact form and dose.
Liposomal iron and plant sources
Liposomal iron encapsulates the mineral in phospholipids; certain plant sources (curry leaf, for example) are standardised for iron content. These options are listed in the catalogue with their guaranteed content.
Framework for use
Iron supplementation should be based on a blood work-up. Product pages list the doses and contraindications provided by manufacturers.
How to choose
Identify the form, the elemental iron dose per serving, the galenical formulation and any cofactors (vitamin C, which "increases iron absorption" according to the EU register). The Iron hub lists products by form.
