Natural sources of iron, vitamin B12, and folate for women’s health and fatigue support

Iron, B12, and Folate: The Ultimate Trio for Women’s Health

If you’re often tired, low on energy, or dealing with heavy periods, your body might be missing something essential or rather, a few things.
Enter: Iron, vitamin B12, and folate (B9) the powerhouse trio every woman should know about.

These three nutrients don’t just work alone  they function best together, especially when it comes to energy levels, blood health, and hormone support.

💪 1. Iron: The Foundation of Energy & Oxygen Flow

Iron is essential for producing haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body. Without enough iron, your cells don’t get the oxygen they need and you feel drained.

Women are especially prone to low iron due to menstruation and pregnancy.
Symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, pale skin, and poor concentration.

🧠 2. Vitamin B12: Brain, Blood, and Nerve Support

B12 helps your body produce red blood cells, supports your nervous system, and keeps your brain sharp. It also plays a key role in mood regulation and reducing mental fog.

Low B12 is surprisingly common in women — especially if you:

  • Follow a vegan or plant-based diet

  • Are over 40

  • Have gut health issues

When combined with iron and folate, B12 works more effectively to support total vitality.

🌱 3. Folate (Vitamin B9): Cell Regeneration & Hormonal Support

Folate is crucial for cell repair, DNA formation, and reproductive health especially in women of childbearing age.
It also works with B12 to support red blood cell production and reduce fatigue.

Many women turn to folic acid supplements, but natural folate from food or gummies is often better absorbed and gentler on digestion.

✨ Why They Work Best Together

These three nutrients are deeply connected:

  • Iron delivers oxygen

  • B12 helps build the red blood cells that carry it

  • Folate helps those cells form properly

If you’re low in one, the other two may not work as effectively which is why taking all three together is such a smart move for energy, immunity, and long-term women’s health.

✅ Bonus: A Gummie That Combines All Four

If you're tired of swallowing tablets or juggling multiple supplements, try a gummy that combines iron, B12, folate, vitamin C, and beetroot in one delicious bite.

RootNourish’s beetroot gummies are:

  • 💖 Designed with women’s health in mind

  • 🌿 Plant-powered and easy on digestion

  • 🍒 Naturally flavoured and enjoyable to take

👉 Try the Trio in RootNourish Gummies

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