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Trefriw Wells, Wales · 200+ years · Pregnancy-Suitable

Spatone

Liquid iron from a Welsh mountain spring, gentle on the stomach since the 1870s.

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The story

Spatone is iron-rich water drawn from a single mountain spring at Trefriw Wells in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. The Romans mined and bathed in the spring two thousand years ago. The Victorian pump-room above it was built in 1873, and that is when the water was first bottled and sold as Spatone Iron+. By the late 1800s the bottled iron-water was being shipped to Australia, Central Africa, and across the British Empire.

Since 2003 the spring has been owned by Nelsons, a London natural-health house that runs Spatone as a single-source product: every sachet is the same Welsh spring water, naturally rich in ferrous iron, packed into single-serve doses. The case for Spatone is that the iron is naturally dissolved (not synthetic ferrous sulphate) and absorbs without the constipation, nausea, and stomach upset that derail many people from taking standard iron tablets. That tolerability is why it has become the iron supplement most often recommended for pregnancy.
One spring, one mineral, two centuries of women finding an iron supplement they can actually tolerate.
The Spatone Team, Nelsons

What makes them different

  • 01

    Single-Source Spring

    Every sachet is drawn from one mountain spring at Trefriw Wells in Snowdonia. Not a manufactured iron salt, not a blend; the same Welsh water people drank in 1873.

  • 02

    Gentle Absorption

    Naturally dissolved ferrous iron absorbs at a rate that does not overload the gut. The trade-off many iron-tablet users would accept: a smaller absolute dose, but one they can actually tolerate daily.

  • 03

    Pregnancy-Suitable

    Spatone is widely recommended in pregnancy because it sidesteps the constipation and nausea that derail standard iron supplements. Backed by published trials in pregnant women.

  • 04

    Two Centuries of Use

    Bottled and sold since the 1870s. The kind of heritage where the product has had time to be tested by generations of real users, not just a clinical trial.

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What the brand stands behind

  • Single-Source Welsh Spring

    Drawn from Trefriw Wells in Snowdonia National Park. The same spring used by the Romans and bottled commercially since 1873.

  • Pregnancy Research

    Published clinical trial in pregnant women (2003, Belfast) found Spatone effective for preventing iron deficiency without the digestive side-effects of standard iron supplements.

  • Pharmacy Product of the Year (UK, 2022)

    Won Health & Wellbeing Pharmacy Product of the Year in the UK in 2022.

  • Beauty Shortlist Best Iron Supplement

    Awarded Best Iron Supplement at the Beauty Shortlist Wellbeing Awards in 2021 and 2022.

  • Owned by Nelsons

    Operated by A Nelson & Co Ltd, a UK natural healthcare company with over 160 years of trading history.

  • Suitable Age 3+

    Approved for use from age 3, and through pregnancy and breastfeeding under standard dosing.

About this brand

Common questions customers ask about the brand and its products.

Why is Spatone gentler than iron tablets?
Conventional iron tablets typically deliver 60mg or more of ferrous sulphate or fumarate. The body can only absorb a small fraction of that in one dose, and the rest passes through the gut, causing the well-known constipation, nausea, and dark stools. Spatone delivers a smaller absolute iron dose (around 5mg per sachet) that is naturally dissolved and absorbed at a higher percentage. The net iron uptake is comparable for many people, but the gut symptoms are dramatically reduced.
Is it enough iron for pregnancy?
For most women with mild low iron during pregnancy, one or two sachets a day with vitamin C is sufficient. For diagnosed iron-deficiency anaemia or low ferritin (below 30 ng/mL), your obstetrician may add a stronger supplement. Always do a haemoglobin and ferritin check during pregnancy rather than guessing.
How should I take Spatone for best absorption?
Take one sachet on an empty stomach in the morning, ideally with vitamin C (a glass of orange juice, a kiwi, or 250mg vitamin C). Avoid taking it with tea, coffee, or dairy within an hour, as tannins and calcium reduce iron absorption.
How long until I feel a difference?
Iron rebuilds slowly. Energy improvements often start at 4 to 6 weeks; full ferritin restoration can take 3 to 6 months. The trap is stopping early. If your numbers were genuinely low, plan on at least 12 weeks of consistent use and a follow-up blood test before deciding it 'worked' or 'did not work'.
Is Spatone vegan and vegetarian?
Yes. The Original sachet is pure mineral water with naturally occurring ferrous iron. The Apple with Vitamin C variant adds apple concentrate and ascorbic acid. Both are suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Can I give Spatone to my child?
Yes, from age 3 upward at the dosing on the label. For kids with diagnosed iron deficiency, work with your paediatrician to confirm dose and duration. Spatone is often used as the family-friendly option specifically because it does not cause the constipation issues that complicate paediatric iron supplementation.
Why is Spatone more expensive per dose than iron tablets?
You are paying for naturally dissolved iron from a single Welsh spring, single-serve sachet packaging, and decades of formulation work to keep the iron tolerable. Cheap iron tablets are pharmaceutical-grade ferrous sulphate, manufactured in bulk. The price reflects sourcing, format, and the fact that tolerability is the actual differentiator.

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