Solgar Earth Source Food Fermented Koji Iron 27 mg is a food supplement in vegetable capsules, providing 27 mg of iron per capsule from koji fermented iron sulphate. Iron contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. It is taken as a single capsule a day and suits people following a plant-based lifestyle.

Key Features

• 27 mg of iron per capsule: Each vegetable capsule provides 27 mg of iron, from koji fermented iron sulphate (Ultimine).
• Koji fermented iron: Solgar describes the iron as being introduced into koji material, where the koji culture absorbs and stores it, rather than being added as a plain mineral salt.
• What iron contributes to: Iron also contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal cognitive function, normal function of the immune system and the process of cell division.
• One capsule daily: The dosage is 1 capsule a day, so a pack of 30 capsules lasts 30 days.

What is koji fermented iron?

Koji is a culture used in fermentation. Solgar says its koji fermented iron is made by a natural process in which iron is introduced into the koji material and the culture absorbs and stores it. The iron in this product is listed as koji fermented iron sulphate, sold under the name Ultimine.

Do I need an iron supplement?

The NHS says most people should be able to get all the iron they need from their daily diet. It notes that women who lose a lot of blood during their periods (heavy periods) are at higher risk of iron deficiency anaemia and may need to take iron supplements, and advises speaking to a GP or a registered dietitian for advice.

Is Solgar Koji Iron suitable for vegans?

Solgar lists this product as vegan, gluten-free and kosher, and describes the vegetable capsules as suitable for people following a plant-based lifestyle.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan
• Organic
• Kosher
• Halal
• Gluten-Free

Ingredients: Iron 27 mg per vegetable capsule (from Koji Fermented Iron Sulphate, Ultimine).

Other ingredients: Vegetable cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, organic rice hulls, organic rice extract blend.

Additional information: Free of gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, sugar, sodium, artificial flavours, sweeteners and colours.

Take 1 capsule daily.

Iron supplements can be harmful if too much is taken. Please note:

• Keep out of the reach of children. The NHS warns that very high doses of iron can be fatal, particularly if taken by children.
• Each capsule provides 27 mg of iron. The Department of Health and Social Care advises that taking 17 mg or less a day of iron supplements is unlikely to cause any harm, and that you should not take too much. The NHS advises continuing a higher dose only if a GP has advised it.
• Food supplements should not be used instead of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.