How can kids be living their best life at school?

Kids and parents alike are constantly gearing up to face the challenges of the school year, jam-packed with activities. Help your kids to not only face the day with energy, gusto, mentally and physically, but also to live their best life.

Iron supplementation plays an important role to help kids live their best life

Iron is a mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells. Iron plays an important role in helping red blood cells to carry oxygen from the lungs to all parts of your body, including muscles. It also helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue. A lack of iron can cause iron deficiency which, in severe cases, can lead to iron deficiency anaemia. Iron deficiency anaemia is diagnosed by a healthcare professional through testing. Iron deficiency anaemia can result in unusual tiredness, shortness of breath, learning disability, diminished attention, memory loss and a decrease in physical performance. In addition to possibly affecting a child's physical and mental health and development, iron deficiency anaemia can also put children at a higher risk for infection.

It is estimated that as many as 42 % of children worldwide are iron deficient. Children and adolescents are more at risk of iron deficiency because their iron intake does not always meet their body's high demand for it. When a child is growing rapidly, more iron is needed. Adolescent girls struggling with prolonged or heavy periods as well as athletes may need more iron than the amount that they are able to ingest through their daily meals.

How can I make sure that my child gets enough iron?

The best dietary source of absorbable iron is lean red meat. Chicken, turkey, and fish are also sources of iron, but to a lesser extent than red meat. Plant-based sources of iron include green leafy vegetables, white beans, kidney beans, lentils, peas, nuts, and some dried fruits.

Use of a daily iron supplement such as Ferrous Forte® may be beneficial to children and adolescents whose dietary iron intake is not enough to meet their needs.

Why choose Ferrous Forte®?

Ferrous Forte® is a combination iron supplement formulated with the right form of iron1 that takes a comprehensive approach to assist with iron deficiency, help support the immune system and help fight fatigue, with added vitamins for optimised absorption.>

Ferrous Forte® is more than just an iron supplement, it also contains folic acid and vitamin B12 which are important for red blood cell formation. Vitamin C has been added to the formulation which increases the potential amount of dietary iron that can be absorbed by the body.

Citrus-flavoured Ferrous Forte® Syrup is suitable for children from the age of 1 year, and Ferrous Forte® tablets may be taken from the age of 13 years.

Support your kids' iron requirements. Empower them to live their best life.

This unregistered medicine has not been approved by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). For more information, speak to your healthcare professional.

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