There’s a good chance you, your friend or your teenaged daughter is iron deficient. Regular Girl may help. The Regular Girl Multivitamin is formulated with 100% of the daily recommended value of iron for women, plus it uses the highly bioavailable yet gentle SunActive Iron. SunActive helps you get the iron you need without that upset tummy caused by some iron supplements.*
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one in ten women between the ages of 12 and 49 may be iron deficient. And we’re not exactly loading up on this important nutrient. Studies show 75 percent of teen girls do not meet the Recommended Dietary Allowance for iron.
Symptoms of iron deficiency
Symptoms of an iron shortfall can be very mild at first, but may increase as the condition worsens. Many people don’t realize they have a deficiency until it’s found in a routine blood test.
Some symptoms to look for:
Fatigue
Weakness
Pale skin
Brittle nails
Headaches
Cold hands and feet
You may need more iron if …
- You have heavy menstrual bleeding. Teenage girls are especially at risk. Studies have shown that more than half of adolescent girls have limited iron stores.
- You eat little or no meat. Because meat and fish are some of the best sources of iron, vegetarians and vegans should include beans and iron-fortified foods in their diet. Other iron-rich foods include dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruits and peas.
- You work out a lot. Intense exercise may damage red blood cells.
Bonus: The Regular Girl prebiotic fiber and probiotic blend can help you reap the most benefit from your healthy diet.
That’s because, unlike most dietary fibers, Regular Girl’s fiber source, Sunfiber, promotes absorption of essential minerals such as iron and calcium. Studies have shown meals which include Sunfiber may increase your body’s absorption of iron. Sunfiber also increases absorption of calcium and magnesium, minerals essential for strong bones and teeth as well as energy production. Regular Girl is tasteless, odorless and mixes invisibly into water or juice. You can even sprinkle Regular Girl onto your favorite foods for a healthy fiber boost.
Regular Girl's fiber is a smart choice if you are also taking an iron supplement
If your doctor suggests a supplement, choose carefully. Some may be constipating. Your doctor may suggest drinking plenty of water with your supplement or boosting your fiber intake. Regular Girl is a savvy, side effect-free option. It helps food move through your digestive system at just the right pace and delivers helpful probiotics, too.