There is a particular kind of flat that has nothing to do with motivation. The alarm still goes off, the kit is still by the door – but the session that felt strong a month ago now feels like wading through sand, and the recovery afterwards drags on longer than it used to. Tired all the time? Low energy, brain fog, feeling drained? For women who train, it is worth looking at nutrition alongside the programme.
Why Supplement Consistency Matters
Iron is one of the nutrients women may be at risk of falling short on, particularly when dietary intake does not meet the demands of an active lifestyle. Requirements are naturally higher for women than for men, and higher again for anyone combining hard sessions with a plant-based diet. It is not a dramatic story. Iron is simply a nutrient that is easy to under-eat and worth paying attention to.
Where many women come unstuck is the supplement itself. Conventional iron tablets have a long-standing reputation for being uncomfortable to take, and a supplement that is unpleasant is a supplement that quietly stops being taken. Tolerability, in other words, matters as much as what is printed on the label – because consistency is the whole point.
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How Floradix® Liquid Iron Works
Floradix® Liquid Iron and Vitamin Formula is made in Germany by Salus Haus and distributed locally by Brunel Laboratoria. Each 20 ml provides ferrous gluconate together with vitamin C and the B vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12, carried in a base of herbal extracts and fruit juice concentrates. It is free from alcohol, preservatives and lactose, and offers gentle, non-constipating iron support.
Taken as directed – 10 ml twice daily before meals – it is a small addition to a routine that is probably already full. The taste sits closer to a fruit cordial than to a supplement, which matters more than it sounds when something has to be taken day after day.
Don’t let low iron slow you down. Support your iron levels naturally, and fuel your day – helping to reduce tiredness and enhance vitality as you move through your active routine.
Available at leading pharmacies nationwide.
Scheduling status: S0. Proprietary name (and dosage form): Floradix® Liquid Iron & Vitamin formula (liquid). Composition: Each 20 ml contains Ferrous gluconate 15 mg, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 1,6 mg, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 1,8 mg, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0,8 mg, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 1,2 µg, Vitamin C 16 mg. Alcohol-, preservative- and lactose free. Complementary Medicine: Health Supplement. This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. Name and address of South African applicant: Brunel Laboratoria (Pty) Ltd. Co. Reg. No.: 1974/003981/07. 1 Van Tonder St, Sunderland Ridge, Centurion. Tel: (012) 666 8994. www.brunel.co.za. Formulated and manufactured by: Salus Haus GmbH & Co. KG, 83052 Bruckmühl, Germany, www.salus-haus.com.
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