How do I take OstroVit Ferr Aid and how long do 60 capsules last?
Adults: 1 capsule a day after a meal, with plenty of water.
A jar contains 60 capsules (30 g); that lasts 60 days. Please also read the points under 'How to take?'.
How do I store OstroVit Ferr Aid and what is its shelf life?
Storage: as indicated on the packaging.
The best-before date and batch number are on the packaging.
What is in one OstroVit Ferr Aid capsule?
Per daily dose (1 capsule): Vitamin C 240 mg (300% RI); iron 30 mg (214% RI); vitamin B6 6 mg (429% RI); folate 800 µg (400% RI); vitamin B12 50 µg (2,000% RI).
The full ingredient list is in the Composition tab.
Is OstroVit Ferr Aid vegan and which allergens apply?
Yes, according to the manufacturer it is vegan. The capsule is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; the iron is bound to glycine.
Allergens: none of the legally designated allergens as an ingredient; made in a facility that processes fish, among other things.
In which forms are the iron, folate and B12 in OstroVit Ferr Aid?
This product contains iron as iron(II) bisglycinate, with vitamin C as L-ascorbic acid, vitamin B6 as pyridoxal 5′-phosphate, folate as calcium L-methylfolate and vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin.
Other forms are also used in supplements, such as iron sulphate, folic acid and cyanocobalamin. All these forms are permitted in the EU, and the same EU health claims apply to all of them. We make no statements about differences in effect.
Why is there vitamin C in the same capsule as the iron in Ferr Aid?
The EU has approved this claim: Vitamin C increases iron absorption. One capsule of Ferr Aid provides 240 mg of vitamin C (300% RI) together with 30 mg of iron.
How does 30 mg of iron per Ferr Aid capsule compare with the reference intake?
One Ferr Aid capsule provides 30 mg of iron, which is 214% RI. The warnings are listed under 'How to use'.
Which EU health claims apply to OstroVit Ferr Aid?
These are the health claims the EU has approved for iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate and vitamin B12:
- Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin
- Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body
- Folate contributes to normal blood formation
- Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation
- Iron contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption
- Iron contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Iron contributes to normal cognitive function
- Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy
- Folate has a role in the process of cell division
- Vitamin B12 has a role in the process of cell division
- Iron has a role in the process of cell division
How do I know OstroVit Ferr Aid contains what the label says?
The certificate of analysis (CoA) is available per batch on request via coa@suppstore.com. State the EAN (5903246228137) or the batch number on your packaging and we will send the certificate for your batch.
How is my order shipped?
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Can I return my order?
Yes. You have a 100-day money-back guarantee: return products within 100 days and you get your money back. Returns are free. For hygiene reasons, we do not accept opened packaging. Read our refund policy.