spirulina or iron tablet : aqua spirulina

Should I Take Spirulina Or Iron Tablets?

Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient disorder in the world and symptoms include: tiredness, pale skin, loss of appetite, headaches, dizziness, heart palpitations, brittle nails and hair fall. If this sounds familiar, you may have been recommended iron pills. 

Spirulina

✅ Natural source of iron.

✅ Whole food that's easily digested.

✅ Contains co-factors that aid absorption.

✅ Clean spirulina has no safety issues or contraindications.

Iron Tablets

❌ Isolated nutrient.

❌ Can cause stomach upset and constipation.

❌ Often poorly absorbed.

❌ High doses could result in iron toxicity.

The most common types of iron supplements are hard to digest, causing stomach upset (bloating, pain, nausea) and constipation. They are very difficult for the body to handle and the iron does not get absorbed and used by the body easily.

These lab-made supplements often contain unwanted additives, like binders, fillers and preservatives that can be harmful.

Iron can accumulate in the body and become toxic, so taking a high dose tablet without having your levels regularly checked by a healthcare practitioner could be dangerous.

Getting iron from Spirulina means easy digestion and absorption because your body recognises it as a whole food. Mother Nature provides cofactors that support the use of iron in the body including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, copper and B Vitamins that are all needed for iron absorption.