Most iron supplements just include iron. Iron Matrix was formulated around what your body needs to absorb, transport and use iron. Featuring Ferrochel® iron glycinate, 200 mg of NZ lactoferrin to support iron transport and utilisation, plus targeted iron cofactors. Because effective iron support is about more than iron alone.
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Most iron supplements focus on milligrams. Iron Matrix focuses on what actually matters - absorption, regulation and tolerance.
Because taking more iron doesn't help if your body can't use it. Traditional forms like ferrous sulfate are well known for causing nausea, constipation and digestive discomfort. Iron Matrix was formulated differently.
It combines iron bisglycinate, one of the most gentle and absorbable forms of iron available, with lactoferrin, a specialised protein known for its role in iron regulation and immune defence. Lactoferrin works by helping control how iron is absorbed and transported in the body, while also supporting gut / immune health and reducing the digestive disruption that makes so many iron supplements difficult to tolerate.
Alongside these two actives, Iron Matrix includes targeted cofactors - the supporting nutrients your body needs to actually put iron to work. Vitamin C from wholefood Acerola Cherry to enhance absorption, B12 and folate for red blood cell production and targeted antioxidant support to protect cells during the process.
This isn't just an iron supplement. It's a system designed to help your body actually absorb, use and feel the difference.
Iron Matrix was formulated as a coordinated system - supporting iron absorption, utilisation and essential whole-body function.
Ingredients per daily dose (1 capsule):
You can view our full listing on the ARTG database using ARTG number 522871.
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Why It Matters
Most women who struggle with iron supplements aren't failing, their supplements are.
Iron Matrix vs Conventional Iron
Most iron supplements give you a mineral. Some give you a mineral and vitamin C. Iron Matrix gives you a system.
200mg NZ lactoferrin + Ferrochel® chelated iron
Gentle on digestion, built for absorption
Full cofactor matrix - methylfolate, B12, copper & B2
Supports haemoglobin formation/synthesis
Helps oxygen transport to body tissues
Aids healthy red blood cell production
Supports energy levels
Practitioner formulated
Third Party Tested
Ferrochel® Iron Glycinate (chelated, bioavailable)
Ferrous sulfate (synthetic)
Dual-pathway system
Single pathway only
200 mg NZ grass-fed
Designed for tolerance
Common GI upset e.g constipation, nausea
Targeted & Bioavailable
Wholefood Acerola Cherry + Vitamin C
Synthetic only (if included)
Varies
Often not specified
The Iron Matrix Difference
Iron Matrix was built around how iron actually works in the body: absorbed, transported, regulated and utilised through a network of nutrients working together.
DESIGNED DIFFERENTLY. ABSORBED BETTER.
"I spent over a year developing this formula before I ever needed it myself. Then pregnancy hit, my ferritin dropped to 9 and I found myself taking three separate supplements trying to piece together what one well designed product should do. It was the clearest reminder of why Iron Matrix exists.
Every ingredient was chosen thoughtfully and with purpose. From lactoferrin to Ferrochel® and the full cofactor picture, nothing was added as an afterthought. Iron Matrix was designed for anyone who needs additional iron support - whether during pregnancy, postpartum, heavy periods, to support a plant based diet or simply to help maintain healthy iron stores."
This is the product I wish I'd had earlier in my own pregnancy and the reason I made sure it existed for yours."
Pharmacy iron supplements are typically ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate. These are iron salts that can be poorly absorbed and known for causing constipation, nausea and digestive upset.
Iron Matrix uses Ferrochel® iron glycinate, a chelated form known for its bioavailability and digestive tolerance, alongside 200mg of NZ grass-fed lactoferrin (not found in standard iron supplements) and a targeted co-factor system including methylfolate, B12, copper, B2 and beta-carotene.
Every ingredient is there for a reason. Iron Matrix was designed to support absorption, transport and utilisation as a complete system, not to just a single mineral.
Iron Matrix is TGA Listed (ARTG 522871) and has been formulated with pregnancy and breastfeeding safety as a primary consideration.
Every ingredient has been selected at doses appropriate for use during pregnancy and lactation. As with any supplement, we recommend discussing with your health practitioner before starting, particularly if you are managing a diagnosed iron deficiency or taking other medications.
Yes, but we recommend separating them by 2 hours. Iron can interact with other minerals, particularly calcium and zinc, which are commonly found in prenatal supplements and compete for absorption. Taking them separately helps ensure you get the full benefit of both.
The Prenatal is deliberately iron-free so it can be paired with a dedicated iron formula like Iron Matrix when needed, without interfering with absorption.
Please always consult your health professional to ensure it's suitable for your individual requirements.
Iron Matrix was specifically formulated to minimise the side effects associated with conventional iron supplements.
Ferrochel® iron glycinate is a chelated form that is significantly gentler on the gut lining than iron salts. The inclusion of 200mg lactoferrin further supports digestive tolerance by regulating free iron in the gut and reducing oxidative irritation. Most customers who have previously struggled with iron side effects tolerate Iron Matrix well, but individual responses vary and we recommend taking it with food if you experience any initial sensitivity.
Lactoferrin is a naturally occurring iron-binding glycoprotein found in breast milk and colostrum. In the context of iron supplementation it plays three important roles:
Most iron supplements, including many practitioner brands, do not include lactoferrin at all. Those that do often include it in amounts well below what the clinical literature supports.
At 200mg from NZ grass-fed sources, lactoferrin is a foundational part of how Iron Matrix works, not an afterthought.
This varies depending on your starting iron status, diet, absorption capacity and consistency of use. Some individuals notice improved energy and reduced fatigue within 2-4 weeks.
For ferritin and haemoglobin levels to meaningfully improve, most people require consistent supplementation over 8-12 weeks, with repeat blood testing to track progress. Iron stores take time to rebuild. Consistency is everything.
Iron Matrix contains NZ bovine lactoferrin derived from cow's milk and is listed as containing milk products, including lactose and galactose. If you have a confirmed dairy allergy, please consult your health professional before use.
If you are dairy-free by preference or have mild dairy sensitivity, many people tolerate lactoferrin well because it is a purified protein fraction rather than whole dairy. That said, we recommend discussing with your practitioner if you are unsure.
Iron Matrix is suitable for vegetarians but not vegans. The lactoferrin in our formula is derived from bovine milk, making it unsuitable for a vegan diet. All other ingredients are vegetarian friendly.
Fatigue during pregnancy and the postpartum period has many causes and low iron is only one of them.
We recommend a full iron panel - ferritin, serum iron, transferrin and transferrin saturation (TSAT) as well as Haemoglobin and CRP before attributing fatigue to iron status.
That said, many women sit in a suboptimal ferritin range that falls within standard laboratory reference ranges but below the functional threshold many practitioners target.
This is often enough to cause fatigue, reduced vitality and brain fog before a formal deficiency diagnosis is made.
Discuss your results to your practitioner and supplement only if indicated.
More iron is not always better and in many cases it is counterproductive.
High dose iron supplements deliver more elemental iron than the gut can efficiently absorb. The excess unbound iron causes the oxidative stress and digestive upset that iron supplements are notorious for. Excess supplemental iron can also negatively impact the gut microbiome, which is particularly relevant during pregnancy.
Iron Matrix uses 24mg of Ferrochel® iron glycinate, a highly bioavailable chelated form the body can actually absorb and use. Combined with lactoferrin to regulate absorption and co-factors to support utilisation, this dose is meaningful without overwhelming the system.
We recommend supplementing only to the level your body needs, which is why getting tested matters.
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