Supplements for Anaemia Support: Iron, Folate, B12 and Vitamin C
Anaemia means too few healthy red blood cells or too little haemoglobin, and the cause has to be found. Iron contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, folate and vitamin B12 contribute to normal blood formation, and vitamin C increases iron absorption. Our top picks combine these nutrients. Take iron only when a blood test shows you need it.
Recommended Supplements for Anaemia Support
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Why Are These Products Included?
- Nature’s Field Folybin combines iron (53.25 mg per serving), folic acid and vitamin B12. Iron contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin. Use it only when a doctor has confirmed iron deficiency.
- Nature’s Field Vitamin B-12 50 mcg (100 tablets). Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
- GreenLife Folic Acid 800 mcg supplies folate, which contributes to normal blood formation. Do not combine it with other folic acid products unless advised.
- Kedi Haemocare Capsule is a traditional blood-nourishment supplement in the Chinese herbal tradition.
- Green World Vitamin C Tablet contains 700 mg of vitamin C per tablet. Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron.
How to Choose
Get a blood count and iron studies first. Iron deficiency, B12 or folate deficiency and other causes (blood loss, sickle cell, malaria, worms, chronic disease) are treated differently. Take iron with vitamin C on an empty stomach if tolerated, and away from tea, coffee, dairy and calcium. Eat iron-rich foods such as liver, red meat, beans and dark leafy greens.
What Is Anaemia?
Anaemia is a low haemoglobin level. It causes tiredness, pale skin, breathlessness, dizziness, headaches, fast heartbeat and cold hands. Common causes include iron deficiency (from diet, heavy periods, pregnancy, or gut blood loss), B12 or folate deficiency, malaria, hookworm, chronic disease, sickle cell disease and thalassaemia.
When to See a Doctor
See a doctor for tiredness with pale skin or breathlessness, heavy periods, black stools, blood in stool, or if you are pregnant. Go to emergency care for chest pain, fainting or severe breathlessness. In children, anaemia can affect growth and learning, so it needs medical care.
What Supplements Can and Cannot Do
Nutrients correct anaemia only when a shortage of that nutrient is the cause. Herbal blood tonics have little evidence. Supplements do not treat anaemia from sickle cell disease, malaria, chronic disease or blood loss, and taking iron when you do not need it can be harmful.
Precautions and Interactions
- Iron: take only when a doctor has confirmed a need. Keep iron products out of reach of children, as overdose is dangerous. It can cause constipation and dark stools.
- Folybin contains iron, so do not combine it with other iron products.
- Do not take iron with tea, coffee, calcium or antacids; space it apart from thyroid tablets and some antibiotics.
- Do not combine folic acid with other folic acid products unless advised.
- Folic acid can hide a B12 deficiency; get B12 checked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take iron without a test?
It is best not to. Too much iron can be harmful.
How long until haemoglobin improves?
Usually two to four weeks for a first rise, and three months to refill stores.
Why am I anaemic if I eat well?
Blood loss, heavy periods, absorption problems or other conditions can be the cause.
How fast can I get delivery?
Same-day delivery is available in Lagos and Abuja, with nationwide delivery across Nigeria.
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Last reviewed: 29 September 2026