Whole Iron + C Grass-Fed Beef Spleen + Camu Camu

This is the most common question we get. Standard iron supplements use synthetic non-haem iron (like ferrous sulfate), which is less easily absorbed and can be hard on the stomach for some people — the constipation, nausea and metallic aftertaste many people associate with iron.

Whole Iron + C uses haem iron from real grass-fed beef spleen, a naturally well-absorbed food form. Because it's a wholefood rather than a synthetic isolate, many people find it gentler on the stomach.

If you have a particularly sensitive gut, splitting your capsules across the day can feel even gentler.

Whole Iron + C is formulated with mothers and little ones in mind, and reviewed by our GP, Dr Mitch. Iron needs rise through pregnancy and postpartum, and this is a gentle, wholefood way to help support your iron intake through those stages.

Because iron is one thing best kept an eye on during pregnancy, we recommend checking with your midwife or GP before adding it — especially if you're on a prescribed iron plan or your levels are already being managed. Show them our ingredient list so your total daily intake stays in a comfortable range.

It comes down to how well your body absorbs it. Haem iron (from animal foods) is absorbed at roughly 15 to 35%, while the non-haem iron used in most supplements and prenatals absorbs at only about 2 to 20%, and is more affected by what else you eat.

Whole Iron + C is haem iron from grass-fed beef spleen, paired with organic camu camu for naturally occurring vitamin C, which supports iron absorption. You get more usable iron, more gently.

Yes, from 12 months and up — and because it's a wholefood, you simply open 1 to 2 capsules and stir the powder straight into food. It has a mild, savoury taste that blends easily into smoothies, purees, pasta sauce, yoghurt or baking.

Because iron needs in infants and toddlers are specific, we recommend checking with your child health nurse or GP before starting. As with any iron product, keep it out of reach of children and stick to the recommended amount.

For adults, 3 capsules daily, with or without food. Adjust to your individual needs.

For infants and children 12 months and over, 1 to 2 capsules opened into food daily.

If you're supporting your iron intake during pregnancy or postpartum, 3 capsules a day is a good place to start — we'd suggest confirming with your midwife or GP.

In most cases, yes. But because many prenatals already contain iron, it's worth checking your combined daily intake so you're not doubling up more than you need.

The simplest approach is to show both labels to your GP or midwife, especially if your prenatal is a high-dose or prescription formula. They can confirm the combined amount sits comfortably for you.

You can take it with or without food, whatever feels best for your stomach. Because each serve already includes camu camu (a natural source of vitamin C), the absorption support is built in.

One tip: tea, coffee and calcium can reduce iron absorption, so it's best not to take your iron at the exact same time as your morning coffee or a big dairy-based meal. Spacing them an hour or so apart helps.

The capsules themselves are easy to swallow whole. If you'd rather open them (or you're mixing it into a little one's food), the powder has a mild, savoury taste that disappears into most foods.

Stir it into smoothies, purees, pasta sauce, bolognese, porridge or baking. It's an easy way to get iron into a fussy eater without a fight.

No. Whole Iron + C is an animal-sourced product by design. The haem iron comes from grass-fed beef spleen, and the capsule itself is made from bovine gelatin.

This is exactly what makes it so absorbable — haem iron is the form found in animal foods. If you follow a plant-based diet, this one won't be the right fit.

Iron stores rebuild gradually, so this is about consistency rather than an overnight fix. With daily use, iron helps reduce tiredness and fatigue, and many people notice this build over a number of weeks.

The best way to track real change is a blood test with your GP to check your iron and ferritin levels before and after a few months of consistent use.

Just three simple things: Tasmanian-sourced grass-fed and finished beef spleen (76%), freeze-dried organic camu camu (5%), and a bovine gelatin capsule (19%).

It's free from gluten, dairy, egg, peanut, fish, soy, shellfish, wheat and yeast, with no fillers, binders, preservatives or artificial ingredients. GMO-free, hormone-free, antibiotic-free and third-party tested.

Proudly made in Australia, with the spleen sourced from Tasmanian pasture-raised cattle. All suppliers are carefully vetted for quality and safety. Formulated by Nicola (BHSc Clinical Nutrition) and reviewed by Dr Mitch (GP).