Chelon — Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — iron deficiency reduces oxygen delivery to muscles and the brain, causing tiredness, poor concentration, and low stamina even before anaemia sets in.

Some improvement in energy can appear within 1–4 weeks, but full correction of iron stores typically takes 3–6 months of consistent supplementation.

Common reasons include side effects causing missed doses, absorption blockers like tea/coffee/calcium, ongoing blood loss, or a wrong diagnosis.

Conventional iron salts like ferrous sulphate can cause constipation, nausea, and stomach discomfort — a key reason people stop taking them.

Iron absorbs best away from tea, coffee, milk, and calcium. Morning on an empty stomach or between meals works well for most people.

No — tannins in tea/coffee and calcium in milk block iron absorption. Take iron with water or vitamin C instead, at least 1–2 hours apart.

Ferrous bisglycinate is a chelated iron designed for better tolerability and absorption, while ferrous sulphate is effective but often causes gut side effects.

Ferritin measures your body's stored iron. You can feel iron-deficient symptoms even with normal haemoglobin if ferritin is low.

Persistent fatigue, weakness, breathlessness, dizziness, pale skin, and hair fall are signs that warrant a blood test including haemoglobin and ferritin.

Low iron stores can starve hair follicles of oxygen, increasing shedding. Ferritin testing is especially relevant when hair fall accompanies fatigue.

Vitamin C helps convert iron into a more absorbable form, making it easier for your body to use — which is why many iron supplements pair the two.

Low iron can cause morning tiredness, afternoon crashes, poor concentration, and reduced productivity — often dismissed as stress or burnout.