Taking 100-200mg vitamin C with iron supplements or iron-rich meals significantly enhances non-haem iron absorption.

Nettle leaf tea or supplement as a traditional herbal source of iron and vitamin C supporting mild iron deficiency.

Taking iron supplements every other day rather than daily to improve absorption and reduce side effects.

Intravenous iron infusion for severe iron deficiency or when oral iron is not tolerated or ineffective.

Oral ferrous sulphate is the standard first-line treatment for iron deficiency anaemia. Affordable and effective.

Liquid iron formulations (such as Spatone or Floradix) for those who cannot tolerate standard iron tablets.

Identifying and treating the source of iron loss including heavy periods, GI bleeding or malabsorption.

Increasing dietary iron through haem sources (red meat, liver, poultry) and non-haem sources (legumes, dark leafy greens, fortified cereals, tofu).

Avoiding tea, coffee, calcium and high-phytate foods when taking iron to maximise absorption.

Blackstrap molasses as a food-based source of iron for mild deficiency support.