Taking iron tablets and still feel wiped out?

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Taking iron tablets and still feel wiped out?

If you're feeling drained and depleted your body might be trying to tell you something about your iron levels. Here's what's actually going on.

Tired isn't always just "tired"

Low iron can show up in many ways. Do any of these sound familiar?

  • Insomnia
  • Hair loss
  • Headaches
  • Anxiety
  • Breathlessness
  • Fatigue
  • Cold hands and feet

Iron plays a direct role in how oxygen moves around your body and how your immune system functions, so when it's out of balance, you can feel it in many different ways.

The Iron Supplement Problem

Standard iron supplements - ferrous sulphate being the one most GPs hand out first - can work. But they come with clinically known side effects: constipation, nausea, stomach cramps, and a metallic aftertaste.

There's a second issue, too: poor absorption. A lot of the iron in standard ferrous sulphate tablets passes through you unabsorbed, which is partly why the dose has to be so high (hence those side effects).

Meet Lactoferrin: the iron regulator that works in sync with your body

Lactoferrin is a naturally occurring protein made by your body every day, and found in colostrum. It's a master at helping the body manage iron.

Instead of flooding your gut with iron the way ferrous sulphate does, lactoferrin works with your body's own iron-regulation system. Lactoferrin binds iron and helps guide it to where it's needed, while also calming the gut inflammation that can block iron absorption in the first place.

→ A meta-analysis of 11 clinical trials and over 1,200 participants found lactoferrin supplementation raised iron, ferritin, and haemoglobin levels as well as, or better than, ferrous sulphate - with significantly fewer of the gut side effects that make standard iron tablets so hard to stick with.

Leapfrog IMMUNE & DAILY - chewable Lactoferrin

Two formulas, depending on your iron needs.

RESET: Leapfrog IMMUNE - 250mg Lactoferrin: For those with low ferritin or haemoglobin, for a period of 8–12 weeks. When you're actively working on your iron levels, IMMUNE gives you the clinically-relevant dose, without the side effects of ferrous sulphate.

MAINTAIN: Leapfrog DAILY - 100mg Lactoferrin: For those with healthy iron status looking to support immune function and prevent iron depression. Once your iron levels are balanced, DAILY is the maintanence dose formulated for consistency of iron levels.

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Made in the UK

Scientifically-backed

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No added iron salts

Gentle and effective

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See results quickly 

Choose 100mg or 250mg

"Incredible Shift In Energy"

"I very recently decided to take immune and drop my prescribed iron supplements. It’s been less than a week and I already feel an incredible shift in my energy. I am so grateful to have discovered it!"

Arab F. verified customer

"It's A Miracle Tablet"

"My daughter was severely anaemic and had to get iron intravenously. She suffered terrible fatigue, but she's been taking Leapfrog every day and is now in clinical remission and doing well. I honestly thinks it’s a miracle tablet."

Deborah B. verified customer

"Impressive"

"I have been low in iron my whole life, but since I started taking your IMMUNE, it is the first time in my life that my iron has been normal, which is impressive, as I hate taking strong iron pills as they always made me feel nauseous."

Hilary L. verified customer

"My Bloods Were Back To Normal"

"I had a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and severe blood loss and was advised to take 2x ferrous sulphate tablets per day. 5 days into taking the iron supplements I couldn’t take my head off the pillow. I started taking Leapfrog IMMUNE instead. 3 days after taking the first Leapfrog I felt like a completely different person – able to get up and be normal. I finished that pack of 15 and my bloods were back to normal."

Janine M. verified customer

If you're taking prescribed iron, talk to your GP before changing anything - many people use Leapfrog alongside their doctor's plan.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Anything else? Just ask at hello@leapfrogremedies.com

No - lactoferrin is a protein, not an iron salt. It works by helping your body manage and absorb iron more efficiently, and by calming the gut inflammation that can block absorption, rather than delivering a large raw dose of iron directly.
Please don't stop or change any prescribed treatment without talking to your GP first. Many customers use Leapfrog alongside medical guidance, as a gentler, easier-to-stick-with option day to day.
Clinical research on lactoferrin has consistently shown significantly fewer digestive side effects compared with ferrous sulphate — it's one of the main reasons people find it easier to take consistently.
Iron status changes gradually in the body. Most customers say they start noticing a difference in energy within 4–8 weeks of consistent use — consistency matters more than speed here.
Lactoferrin is sourced from cow's milk and so not suitable for those who are vegan or with a milk allergy. It is virtually lactose free however, so may be fine for those with a lactose intolerance, and is vegetarian.
Yes DAILY and IMMUNE complement each other. DAILY covers your baseline, IMMUNE adds targeted support when you need it.