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How to take Spatone You can really taste the iron in Spatone, so expect a metallic taste!We recommend that you dilute Spatone with half a cup of fruit juice (not grape) or water and drink immediately. The Vitamin C in fr ...more
What is Spatone Spatone is a natural Spa water which contains iron ... already in solution . The iron is not added ... it's already there as it pours from the rock, making Spatone a ...more
What if I can't tolerate orange juice? Other juices that would be suitable are: apple, mango, pineapple, but not grape juice - Spatone can also be simply diluted with water too. ...more
How does Spatone compare to iron pills? Note: It is important that you read this entire page to fully understand what is being suggested. This chart indicates the approximate number of Spatone sachets required to deliver potential ...more
How much of the RDA is in a Spatone sachet A Spatone sachet has 5mg of iron, approximately one third of the RDA.However, because the iron in Spatone is better absorbed (up to 40%), one daily sachet as part of your diet should still fulfill 100% of your body's iron requirement. ...more
How does the absorption of iron in Spatone compare to different foods? The information below, shows the equivelent amount of different food types you would need to eat to absorb the same amount of iron as from one sachet of Spatone. Clearly, no one expects to eat just one type of food, this information is meant as a rough guide only. ...more
How much Iron does the body need? The body's daily need for iron is about 2mg for women and 1-1.5mg for children and men.However, the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for iron intake is approximately 14mg. This is because the RDA is ...more
What's the smallprint? We have produced a Data Sheet, so you can see at a glance the different benefits and precautions which need to be taken when using Spatone. Active ingredients ...more
Which precautions do I need to take? Iron supplements can sometimes cause tummy upsets and constipation. Although while taking Spatone this is unlikely, should problems occur tell your healthcare professional (e.g. Doctor, Pharmacist, Mi ...more
Who is Spatone suitable for? SPATONE is suitable for adults and children (over two years of age) requiring iron, who may also be... ...more
Can I overdose on Spatone? Spatone is a low dose iron supplement and research has shown that people with high iron stores will absorb little iron from Spatone. Spatone is thus a safe, effective iron supplement which provides ir ...more