The Moment Gut-friendly Iron is a once-daily iron supplement for anyone advised by their healthcare provider to take iron, whether before conception, during pregnancy or postpartum. Iron needs rise significantly in pregnancy, but standard iron supplements have a reputation for nausea and constipation. Moment uses Ferrochel® ferrous bisglycinate chelate, a gently absorbed, clinically studied form chosen to be easier on the stomach while still delivering a meaningful daily dose.
Each capsule provides 24mg of elemental iron, and one pack is a 30-day supply. It's sold separately from the Moment Prenatal Core on purpose: not everyone needs extra iron, so you can add it only if your levels call for it. Made by a SAHPRA-licensed, GMP-certified manufacturer in South Africa, with every batch independently tested for heavy metals.
Key Ingredients
| Ferrochel® Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate (24mg elemental iron) |
What it does: Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport, red blood cell formation, cognitive function, immune function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Why it works: The iron is bound to amino acids in a small, stable chelate, which helps protect it from dietary inhibitors like phytates and makes it gentler on the gut than standard iron salts. According to research by the ingredient's manufacturer, Ferrochel® typically absorbs 1.8 to 2 times better than standard ferrous sulphate. |
How to Use
- Take one capsule daily with water, ideally on an empty stomach. If that doesn't agree with you, it's fine to take it with a small snack.
- Avoid tea, coffee, dairy and other high-calcium foods for two hours either side of your dose, as these reduce how much iron you absorb.
- Taking it with a source of vitamin C, like a glass of orange juice or a piece of citrus fruit, can help absorption.
Taking the Moment Prenatal Core too? Take your iron at least two hours apart from your PM sachet. The calcium in the PM sachet can significantly reduce how much iron you absorb if they're taken together.
Best For
The Moment Gut-friendly Iron is a good option for parents who:
- Have been advised by their doctor or midwife to take iron, before, during or after pregnancy
- Have found standard iron supplements cause nausea or constipation
- Take the Moment Prenatal Core, or another iron-free prenatal, and need to add iron separately
It may not be the right fit if you:
- Haven't had your iron levels checked. It's best to test first rather than start iron on a fixed schedule
- Have a rice allergy or sensitivity (rice protein is used as an inactive ingredient)
- Already take a prenatal or multivitamin that contains iron, unless your healthcare provider has advised extra
Good to Know
Free from sugar, gluten, soy, lactose and GMOs, and Halal certified. Contains rice protein as an inactive ingredient.
Keep out of reach and sight of children. Accidental iron overdose is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Keep the lid tightly closed and the capsules in their original container. If a child swallows any, treat it as a medical emergency and contact a doctor or poison control immediately, even if they seem fine. Not intended for use in children.
Dark or black stools are a normal, harmless effect of iron supplements. Speak to your doctor if they're sticky or tarry, or come with stomach pain, dizziness or weakness. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you take regular medication. Do not take it if you have an iron overload condition (such as haemochromatosis or haemosiderosis), anaemia not caused by iron deficiency, or have had repeated blood transfusions, unless your doctor advises otherwise. Separate it from calcium supplements and antacids by at least two hours, and from levothyroxine by at least four hours; if you take acid-reducing medicines such as proton pump inhibitors regularly, check with your healthcare provider. Statements about this product have not been evaluated by SAHPRA, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Pandylane Pro Tip: Iron is easiest to remember (and absorbs best) when it has its own slot in your day. Many parents take it first thing in the morning with a small glass of orange juice, well before their morning coffee or tea.
Ingredients
Ferrochel® ferrous bisglycinate chelate, providing 24mg elemental iron per capsule. Inactive ingredient: rice protein. Free from sugar, gluten, soy, lactose and GMOs. Halal certified. Allergens: rice.
- 30x Gut-friendly Iron capsules (30-day supply)