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In the Scheunengut guide, we explain vitamins, minerals, plant compounds and dietary supplements clearly and with a solid scientific grounding – from correct intake to the right product for you. Use the search or the topic filters to quickly find what you need.
Iron and Zinc: Take Together or Separately?
The direct answer: You should space out high-dose iron and high-dose zinc – ideally by several hours, for example iron in the morning and zinc in the evening. The reason:...
Iron: Heme or Non-Heme? The Difference
A steak and a serving of lentils can look almost identical on paper when it comes to iron content – and yet your body pulls far more iron out of...
Iron: how long until the stores are full?
How long it takes for the iron stores to be filled cannot be answered with a fixed number - it depends on the starting situation, the capacity for absorption, the...
Iron: Tablets or Drops? The Comparison
You want to supplement your iron intake and find yourself standing in front of the shelf - or the shopping cart: solid tablets and capsules or liquid drops? Both deliver...
Nutrients for Blood Formation: Iron, B12 & Folate
Every second, your bone marrow forms around two million new red blood cells – day and night, for a lifetime. This assembly-line production needs a steady supply of raw materials....
Iron and calcium: why you should take them at separate times
Most vitamins and minerals are easy-going housemates – you can take them together without any problem. Iron and calcium are the famous exception. They are like two guests fighting over...
When should you take iron?
With hardly any other nutrient is the timing debated as passionately as with iron. On an empty stomach or with food? With vitamin C, but definitely not with coffee? That's...
How Fast Does Iron Work for Iron Deficiency?
In short: Iron doesn't work overnight. Before an iron deficiency noticeably improves, it usually takes several weeks to months – initial blood values such as haemoglobin may shift after a...
Recognising & Naturally Preventing Iron Deficiency
Understanding iron deficiency: the role of iron, who has increased needs, why a blood test matters and how to sensibly supplement iron through diet and well-tolerated preparations.
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