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SCN™ Basic Line · Liposomal Iron
MicroIron Extra Strength – the liposomal iron supplement built for endurance
A new 250% stronger iron formula: LipoFer™ liposomal microencapsulated iron, vitamin C, two forms of vitamin B12 and folic acid in one capsule a day. Iron where your body needs it – red blood cells, haemoglobin and the oxygen your muscles run on – without the stomach upset and metallic aftertaste of ordinary iron tablets.
- 30 mg LipoFer™ Iron
- 250 mg Vitamin C
- 150 mcg Dual B12
- 500 mcg Folic Acid
- 1 capsule a day
Who is it for?
One iron supplement, four reasons to take it
Endurance athletes
More oxygen to working muscles, mile after mile
Runners, cyclists, triathletes and swimmers lose iron through sweat and training stress. Keep your stores topped up.
Active women
Replace the iron monthly cycles and training take out
Women need more iron than men – and female athletes most of all. A gentle daily dose you will actually keep taking.
Wellbeing & healthy ageing
Less tiredness, more everyday energy
Iron, vitamin C, B12 and folate all contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Brain & focus
Sharper thinking, from the blood up
Iron contributes to normal cognitive function, and B12 to normal psychological function.
Why iron matters
What does an iron supplement do for your body?
Iron is the mineral at the centre of every red blood cell. It sits inside haemoglobin, the protein that picks up oxygen in your lungs and delivers it to every muscle, organ and brain cell. It is also part of myoglobin, which stores oxygen inside muscle, and of the enzymes your mitochondria use to turn food into energy.
When iron stores (measured as ferritin) run low, less oxygen reaches your tissues. You feel it as heavy legs, slower recovery, flat energy and poorer concentration – long before anything shows up as a problem on paper. A well-absorbed iron supplement keeps those stores where they should be.
Endurance athletes
Why do endurance athletes need an iron supplement?
Endurance training raises your iron needs and lowers your iron intake at the same time. That is why runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers and rowers are among the people most likely to run low:
- Sweat losses – every litre of sweat carries a small amount of iron out of the body, and long sessions in the heat add up.
- Foot-strike impact – thousands of footfalls per run break down a small number of red blood cells, which then need replacing.
- Post-exercise absorption dip – after hard training the body releases more hepcidin, a hormone that temporarily reduces how much iron you absorb from food in the hours that follow.
- More red blood cells to build – training adaptations increase blood volume, so your body needs more iron to make the extra haemoglobin.
- Lighter, plant-based diets – plant iron is absorbed far less well than iron from meat, and many athletes eat less red meat.
Because oxygen delivery is what endurance performance runs on, SCN™ formulated MicroIron Extra Strength with the highest LipoFer™ dose of any supplement using it, to cover the needs of our most demanding pro athletes – while staying gentle enough to take every single day of a training block.
Active women
Is an iron supplement for women different?
Monthly cycles regularly deplete iron stores, which is why women need more iron each day than men and why female athletes are at the highest risk of running low. Add training, a busy life and a lighter diet, and food alone often isn’t enough.
MicroIron Extra Strength gives you a strong, well-absorbed daily dose in a single small capsule, with vitamin C to increase iron absorption and folate plus B12 for normal blood formation. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor before taking any iron supplement alongside your prenatal vitamins.
Wellbeing & healthy ageing
Can an iron supplement help with tiredness?
Yes. Iron, vitamin C, vitamin B12 and folate are each recognised for contributing to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal energy-yielding metabolism. MicroIron brings all four together, so every capsule supports your energy from several directions at once – whether you train hard, work long hours, or simply want to feel like yourself again.
Brain & focus
Does iron affect concentration?
Your brain uses around a fifth of the oxygen you breathe, and that oxygen arrives on iron. Iron contributes to normal cognitive function, while vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function and to the normal function of the nervous system. Healthy iron levels are one of the foundations of a clear, focused mind.
The LipoFer™ difference
Why is liposomal iron the best iron supplement form?
Most iron supplements use iron salts such as ferrous sulphate. They are cheap, but much of the dose is never absorbed, and the iron that sits in the gut is what causes the nausea, cramps, constipation and metallic aftertaste so many people give up on.
LipoFer™, from the Spanish ingredient specialist Lipofoods, takes a different approach. Iron pyrophosphate is micronised and wrapped in a liposome – a tiny protective sphere of phospholipids, the same material as your own cell membranes. That coating:
- protects the iron as it passes through the stomach, so it doesn’t irritate the gut lining;
- prevents the iron from reacting with food, so there is no metallic taste;
- carries the iron to the intestine, where it is taken up efficiently.
The result is the highest bioavailability iron available on the supplement market, with absorption reported by the manufacturer to be 470% better than the next-best form.
Clinical studies have shown that LipoFer™ increased serum ferritin by
Complete synergistic formula
What is in MicroIron Extra Strength?
Iron on its own is only half the job. SCN™ MicroIron combines LipoFer™ with the four nutrients your body uses alongside iron to build healthy blood (haematopoiesis) – every one of them at a meaningful dose:
30 mg
LipoFer™ – Liposomal Microencapsulated Iron Pyrophosphate
The core of the formula. A highly bioavailable, gentle iron that contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, normal oxygen transport, normal energy-yielding metabolism and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
250 mg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin C increases iron absorption. It also contributes to normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise, to normal collagen formation for blood vessels, and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
75 mcg
Vitamin B12 – Methylcobalamin
The active, ready-to-use form of B12. Contributes to normal red blood cell formation, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal function of the nervous system and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
75 mcg
Vitamin B12 – Cyanocobalamin
The most stable, extensively studied form of B12. Paired with methylcobalamin for a total of 150 mcg of B12 that supports red blood cell formation from two angles.
500 mcg
Folic Acid
Folate contributes to normal blood formation, normal amino acid synthesis, normal psychological function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue – the natural partner of iron and B12.
Benefits
MicroIron Extra Strength benefits
For sport & performance
- The most bioavailable iron form, at the highest LipoFer™ dose on the market
- Supports normal oxygen transport to working muscles
- Supports haemoglobin and red blood cell formation (haematopoiesis)
- Increases ferritin levels – +30% in 4 weeks, +80% in 16 weeks in LipoFer™ studies
- Promotes sport performance & endurance
- Vitamin C for immune function during and after intense exercise
- Gentle on the stomach – easy to take every day of a training block
For health & wellbeing
- Keeps healthy blood iron levels
- Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
- Supports normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Supports normal cognitive and psychological function
- Supports normal immune function
- No metallic aftertaste, no reaction with food
- Complete synergistic formula – iron, vitamin C, dual B12 and folate in one capsule
How to use
When is the best time to take an iron supplement?
Product information
Supplement facts
Serving size: 1 capsule · Servings per container: 30 · Each package contains: 30 capsules
| घटक | Per 1 capsule |
|---|---|
| LipoFer™ (Liposomal Microencapsulated Iron Pyrophosphate) | 30 mg |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 250 mg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 75 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) | 75 mcg |
| Folic Acid | 500 mcg |
Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide.
Suggested use: Consume 1 capsule with 1 meal daily.
Warnings: Food supplement. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Contains iron, which can be harmful to young children – keep out of the reach of children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, consult your doctor before use. Not suitable for people who have been advised to limit their iron intake. Store in a cool, dry place.
SCN™ products are 100% doping-free and cross-contamination safe.
FAQ
Iron supplement questions
What is the best iron supplement for athletes?
The best iron supplement for athletes is one that is well absorbed, gentle enough to take every day of a training block, and dosed for the extra iron endurance training uses up. MicroIron Extra Strength uses LipoFer™ liposomal iron at the highest dose of any LipoFer™ supplement, plus vitamin C to increase iron absorption and B12 and folate for normal red blood cell formation.
Is liposomal iron better than ferrous sulphate?
Liposomal iron is protected by a phospholipid coating, so it passes through the stomach without irritating it and without reacting with food. Ferrous sulphate is cheap but is often poorly tolerated, which is the main reason people stop taking it. LipoFer™ offers high bioavailability without the usual stomach upset or metallic taste.
Will this iron supplement upset my stomach?
MicroIron is designed to be gentle. Because the iron is microencapsulated inside liposomes, it does not come into direct contact with the stomach lining – one of the main reasons ordinary iron tablets cause nausea and constipation.
How long does it take for an iron supplement to work?
Iron stores are rebuilt gradually. In clinical studies, LipoFer™ increased serum ferritin by 30% in the first 4 weeks and by 80% after 16 weeks of use. Take MicroIron consistently and ask your doctor to check your ferritin to track progress.
Why does MicroIron contain vitamin C, B12 and folic acid?
Vitamin C increases iron absorption. Vitamin B12 and folate are needed alongside iron for normal red blood cell formation. Together they make a complete synergistic formula for healthy blood, rather than iron on its own.
Can I take an iron supplement with coffee?
Coffee and tea contain polyphenols that reduce iron absorption. For the best results, leave about two hours between MicroIron and your coffee or tea, and take it with a meal as directed.
Do I need an iron supplement?
A simple blood test for ferritin and haemoglobin is the best way to know. Endurance athletes, women, people on plant-based diets and regular blood donors are the groups most likely to benefit. Speak to your doctor before starting, and take only the recommended dose.
SCN™ MicroIron Extra Strength
The iron supplement endurance athletes can feel
LipoFer™ liposomal iron · Vitamin C · Dual B12 · Folic Acid – one capsule a day.
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