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Active Iron has been announced as the winner in the Best Maternity Supplement category of the Pregnancy & Parenting Editor’s Choice Awards 2018. Over the last 18 years, the editorial team at Pregnancy & Parenting have tested thousands of products and services...
Many people avoid having gluten in their diet. An increasing number of consumers seek gluten-free products for a variety of different reasons. The idea of a strict, gluten-free diet may seem daunting; however, many people have adapted well to this diet armed with the...
Six thousand (6000) blood donations are needed in the UK every day to service the 2.1 million transfusions per year. These transfusions are critical in saving people’s lives. Haemoglobin and iron stores are a key factor in our blood and dictate a person’s eligibility...
Only a fraction of ingested iron is absorbed by the body. The amount may range from only 5% to 35%, according to a journal in the National Centre for Biotechnology Information, which means that even if you’re consuming ample iron, chances are you’re not absorbing all...
Over 2 billion people worldwide have an iron deficiency. If you feel like your energy levels have plummeted, and you’re exhausted, iron deficiency may be to blame. Active Iron is an iron supplement that is kind on your stomach and increases iron levels by 94%. ...
Fermoy Rowing Club’s Gill McGirr and Ellie O’Reilly have become the first Irish girls pair to win gold at the Coupe de la Jeunesse this July. The pair claimed first place at the Hazewinkel regatta course in Belgium, finishing almost 10 seconds ahead of Great Britain....
It is a worrying fact that Iron deficiency has reached epidemic levels in the UK. Almost half the girls aged 11 to 18, and more than a quarter of women aged 19 to 64 in the UK are not getting the minimum intakes of iron recommended for good health, the latest official...
Coeliac disease is caused by a reaction to gluten and is a lifelong autoimmune disease. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. When someone with coeliac disease eats gluten, their immune system reacts by damaging the lining of the small intestine....
You exercise, you eat healthily, get as much information as you can about nutrition and may even take multivitamins or iron tablets. But if you still feel fatigued, suffer from symptoms such as cold hands and feet, shortness of breath or notice you skin is paler than...
Worried that your iron supplement will stain your teeth? With Active Iron, you won’t have to compromise on your smile to stay healthy. They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression – and studies have shown we can make our major decisions about a...
Iron Tablets During Pregnancy Expecting parents may sometimes feel a little overwhelmed by the advice they get on nutrition, vitamins and supplements. But every mum-and-dad-to-be will want to know what’s best for their baby and stay up to date on the latest...
At just 16, Gill McGirr is an accomplished athlete already performing at an elite level. The Cork rower and her partner have just been selected to represent Ireland at the European Championships in Dusseldorf, Germany at the end of May. Gill’s dedication sees her...