Gentle, well-absorbed iron for energy and everyday wellbeing
O2B Gentle Iron combines 12 mg of elemental iron from iron bisglycinate with 100 mg of vitamin C to support healthy red blood cell formation, oxygen transport and normal energy metabolism.
Iron is an essential mineral involved in carrying oxygen throughout the body, supporting cellular energy production and maintaining normal cognitive and immune function.
Using iron bisglycinate, a chelated form of iron known for its good absorption and generally favourable digestive tolerance, Gentle Iron offers a practical way to support daily iron intake.
Iron bisglycinate: designed for gentle absorption
Iron bisglycinate is a form of iron in which an iron atom is bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine.
This chelated structure helps maintain iron in a form suitable for absorption and may reduce some of the digestive discomfort associated with conventional iron supplements.
Compared with certain traditional iron salts, iron bisglycinate has demonstrated good bioavailability and, in some studies, fewer gastrointestinal side effects.
This makes it an appealing option for people who find standard iron supplements difficult to tolerate.
Iron: essential for healthy red blood cells
Iron is a central component of haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.
Without adequate iron, the body cannot produce haemoglobin normally, potentially affecting the amount of oxygen delivered to muscles, organs and other tissues.
Iron is also required for myoglobin, an oxygen-binding protein found in muscle cells.
O2B Gentle Iron provides nutritional support for these important oxygen transport and storage systems.
Supporting normal energy production
Iron contributes to energy metabolism through its role in enzymes and proteins involved in mitochondrial function.
Within mitochondria, iron-containing compounds participate in the electron transport chain, which helps cells produce ATP, the body's main usable energy currency.
When iron levels are inadequate, people may experience tiredness, reduced exercise tolerance or difficulty maintaining their usual activity levels.
Maintaining sufficient iron intake supports the body's normal energy-producing processes.
Vitamin C: supporting iron absorption
Vitamin C helps improve the absorption of non-haem iron by supporting its solubility and conversion into a form that can be absorbed in the intestine.
Each stated serving of O2B Gentle Iron provides 100 mg of vitamin C alongside 12 mg of elemental iron.
Vitamin C also contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and antioxidant protection, providing complementary nutritional benefits beyond iron absorption.
Iron and healthy cognitive function
The brain requires a continuous supply of oxygen and energy to function normally.
Iron contributes to oxygen delivery and is involved in several neurological processes, including neurotransmitter metabolism.
Adequate iron status is therefore important for normal cognitive function, concentration and overall neurological wellbeing.
Supporting women and people with increased iron requirements
Iron requirements vary throughout life and can be influenced by factors such as menstruation, pregnancy, dietary intake and physical activity.
Women who menstruate, people following vegetarian or vegan diets, and individuals with increased iron needs may benefit from paying closer attention to their iron intake.
O2B Gentle Iron offers a measured amount of elemental iron in a convenient formulation, helping support daily nutritional requirements when supplementation is appropriate.
A simple, focused two-nutrient formulation
O2B Gentle Iron brings together just two complementary active ingredients:
- Iron bisglycinate: providing 12 mg of elemental iron for healthy red blood cell formation, oxygen transport and normal energy metabolism.
- Vitamin C: providing 100 mg to support iron absorption, antioxidant protection and normal immune function.
Together, they offer straightforward nutritional support for maintaining healthy iron status, energy and everyday wellbeing.
