Introduction
Low iron is one of the most common deficiencies worldwide. It can leave you feeling tired, flat, and struggling to concentrate — and over time, it can impact your overall well-being.
But here’s the thing: not all iron supplements work the same way. The type of iron you take matters for how much your body can actually use.
That’s why our Patched Up Iron Patches contain:
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Iron bisglycinate¹ — a form that’s easier for your body to absorb and use
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Vitamin C — to help your body take in more iron
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Vitamin B12 — to work alongside iron in building healthy red blood cells
🔹 Iron Bisglycinate — What It Is and Why It’s Better
Iron bisglycinate is iron joined to two molecules of glycine (an amino acid). This chelated structure helps protect the iron, making it more stable and easier for the body to absorb¹.
It’s also less likely to cause the stomach upset that some people get with common forms of iron like ferrous sulphate.
When used in a patch, iron bisglycinate:
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Passes through the skin, avoiding the digestive system
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Delivers a steady supply of iron over time
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Helps support healthy iron levels without the digestive side effects
🔹 Why We Add Vitamin C
Vitamin C works in conjunction with iron bisglycinate to help your body absorb and utilise iron effectively.
While bisglycinate is already a well-absorbed form of iron, vitamin C:
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Helps keep iron in the ferrous (Fe²⁺) form, which is easier for the body to use
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Supports the release and utilisation of iron once it’s delivered into the body
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Prevents iron from binding to things that can block absorption
Including vitamin C in our patch means you’re supporting optimal iron performance from start to finish.
🔹 Why We Add Vitamin B12
Iron and vitamin B12 work together in your body to make healthy red blood cells — the cells that carry oxygen to every part of you.
Even if you have enough iron, low B12 can cause similar symptoms to iron deficiency, like tiredness and weakness. That’s why our patch provides both, allowing your body to produce the oxygen-carrying cells it needs.
Why a Patch?
When you take nutrients through the skin:
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You avoid stomach upset
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Nothing gets broken down by stomach acid
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Your body gets a slow, steady supply over 24–48 hours
It’s a simple, comfortable way to top up your levels without the problems some people have with pills.
⚠️ The Takeaway
Our Iron Patches combine:
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Iron bisglycinate for better absorption¹
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Vitamin C helps your body use the iron
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Vitamin B12 to support red blood cell production and energy
At Patched Up, every ingredient is chosen for a reason — backed by science and designed to work in your body, not just look good on a label.
Reference
¹ Collings, R., & Harvey, L. J. (2023). Recent advances in the understanding of iron bioavailability and utilization. Nutrition Reviews, 81(8), 904–918. https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuad011