Iron is the most important mineral involved in the formation of healthy red blood cells. It helps carry vital oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body, and may help to maintain normal metabolic functions as well as a felling of strength, vigour and vitality. HealthAid Iron Bisglycinate is a specially chelated formulation that is gentle on the stomach and does not cause irritation, constipation or diarrhoea. The added vitamin C helps to speed up absorption and assimilation of iron from the stomach and into the blood stream.