NOW Foods Supplements, Iron 18 mg, Non-Constipating*, Essential Mineral, 120 Veg Capsules

Worked well Alone and With Ferret’s Iron
These are really some great Iron pills! in early 2013, I was having issues with my hair thining and finally I told my primary care doctor to send me to an endocrinologist to be tested since she couldn’t really give me reasonable answers to my issue. After getting a full panel of blood work done and having it indicate that I almost had no iron in my body, I spoke to my my brother (who is a health enthusiast) and he told me to look into the issue of thinning hair and low iron in women. Low and behold, I found a lot of information about women’s thinning hair issues and having low iron without anemia. I went back to the endocronolgist armed with my research and she too confirmed that having such low iron could be contributing to my issue so she prescribed me 325mg of ferrous sulfate (which equals 130mg of elemental iron). This dosage is 600% more than the daily recommended iron dose for women! Yes, my iron was that low… As i looked back over previous blood test from my annual physical exams, apparently it had been like that for years, but because the ferritin level was at the very bottom end of the very wide range or big gap of what is considered normal, my Dr didn’t bother to mention any concern for the issue. This is why, to some degree, I’ve learned that you really have to take your healthcare in your own hands. Anyhow, after just taking the prescription drugs for 2 or 3 days, my stomach was in so much pain that I had to leave work a few times. The prescription drugs also causes you to be very constipated. The endocrinologist told me that I would have to take those pills about a year to get my iron and ferritin levels up to par, but I knew there was no way in hell I was going to suffer taking those pills for a whole year because they debilated my quality of life just that much. So, I started looking for alternatives immediately and I came across these pills. I began taking them about 30 days before my next blood test and as I took them, I had no stomach cramping, no feeling of nausea and best of all, I wasn’t constipated at all. However, you must have something on your stomach before taking them because they can make your stomach upset a little if it’s empty. To put this review in perspetive, in Aug 2013 before taking these pills my ferrition was 11.6 on a scale of 11.0-307 and my iron was 27 on a scale of 50-212. When I went back in about 30 days to have my blood re-tested my ferritin had increased to 17 and my iron had increased to 142! That was amazing to me! Research says that you need to get ferritin levels up to at least 70 for several months before any significant change with hair can be seen, but I will say that just taking these pills alone (2 pills 2x per day) definitely was a big help! However, because I needed way more iron to build of my iron stores (i.e. ferritin, since it’s the hardest to build up) and I didn’t want to pop these pills all day long, I now take these along wth Ferrett’s Iron Supplement because you get 106 elemetal iron in one pill with the Ferret’s brand iron. In early Oct 2013, I began taking 2 of the Now iron pills first thing in the morning with a tangerine (Vitamin C helps increase absoption) and 2 hours before having any dairy (dairy decreases iron absorbtion). And at night, I take 1 Ferretts Iron Supplement pill and one 1000mg of Vitamin C tablet before I go to bed and I am delighted to report that my 3rd blood test that I took on Nov 6, 2013 revealed that my iron level is now 168 and my ferritin is 49.9. I am very glad that I choose the natural alterntative to increase my iron levels and if you try either of these two products, you will be glad too! If you don’t need as much iron as I do, then these pills may work just fine for you.

Great product! Great price!
Great product! Great price at $6.65 Subscribe & Save price!It sufficiently keeps my Iron and hemoglobin levels at the appropriate levels.

Finally Found an Iron Supplement That Doesn’t Upset My Stomach
I’ve tried several iron supplements over the years, and most of them left me with unpleasant side effects like nausea, constipation, or stomach cramps. This brand has been a total game changer.I’ve been taking these consistently and have experienced zero side effects. No upset stomach, no bloating — just a gentle, effective supplement that does exactly what it’s supposed to do. I also appreciate that the pills are easy to swallow and don’t have that metallic aftertaste that some iron supplements leave behind.It’s rare to find an iron supplement that’s both effective and easy on the system, so I’m sticking with this one. Highly recommend it to anyone who’s struggled with iron pills in the past!

Truth..
B.S. aside these are great! They don’t smell or taste horrible like other iron supplements. They’re easy to swallow and don’t constipate you like other iron supps. Highly recommend this product at least 2-3 times a week. Not a doctor, just a vegan with low iron.

鉄欠乏性貧血で血清鉄20、フェリチン6でヘモグロビンも少なく自覚症状もあったのですが、以前服用していた鉄剤の副作用が苦手でサプリを勧められました。以下自分で調べた範囲のメリットデメリットです。—————–◾️キレート鉄：アミノ酸でキレートされているため少し吸収率がよく（他の鉄も摂った分全て吸収されるわけではないが、それの2〜3倍程度の吸収率）、副作用が少ない。体内に吸収されたら同じ鉄なので余剰分は同じ機構で排出される。ただ「健康な人や排出に問題のある疾患を持つ人が摂取量の基準などを知らずに飲めば」過剰摂取になる可能性はある◾️摂取量：WHOの定める1日の鉄摂取量の上限は45mg/日。厚生省の資料では月経のある成人女性で食事からの摂取上限基準40mg/日。摂取した鉄全てが吸収されるわけではないため重度の鉄欠乏性貧血の人が病院で処方される鉄剤にはこれ以上入っている場合もある（要医師の診断と処方）◾️フタの開けにくさ：鉄の摂取上限量は年齢や月経の有無によって違い、子供の上限は低い。子供のサプリ誤飲による中毒での死亡事故がアメリカでは問題になっており子供が誤って開けないように大人でないと開かないフタ等の設計が義務付けされている。◾️パッケージの翻訳：推奨使用方法：食事と一緒に1日1カプセル摂取してください。警告：鉄を含む製品の誤飲は、6歳未満の子どもにとって致死的な中毒の主な原因となっています。子どもの手の届かない場所に保管してください。万が一過剰摂取した場合は、直ちに医師または中毒センターに連絡してください。注意：成人のみ使用してください。医師の指示がない限り、推奨量を超えて摂取しないでください。妊娠中・授乳中、薬を服用中、または持病がある場合は医師に相談してください。子どもの手の届かない場所に保管してください。—————–様子を見ながら1日1錠胃腸の調子がよい時だけ飲んでいますが今のところ副作用はありません。副作用は腸の中に存在する鉄の絶対量によって起こるらしいので、飲み続けたら出てくるかもしれませんが副作用がひどい人は1日おきにしたりして量を調整してみるとよいのかもと思いました。

Dit veroorzaakt bij mij (lichte) gasvorming. Geen andere maag- / darmklachten tot nu toe. Over de werking m.b.t. mijn ijzergehalte / hemoglobine waarde kan ik nog niets zeggen. Hopelijk zal een bloedanalyse na een paar maanden gebruik positieve resultaten opleveren.

I was suffering with Iron deficiency for last more that 20 years, basically ever since I got my periods I have been feeling very lethargic. I’am that girl from school who never plays with anyone. Looks sad and unkept. Can’t run forget about walking to school. And I’ve sort of grown up like that. Met many doctors but no one could solve my problem. My legs started swelling 10 years ago and my liver became fatty. Basically it has been a slippery slope until I discovered this product. It’s a miracle how in just 2 months time my health seems so promising. I can walk and run with ease now. My swollen legs are a long gone story and I have this product to thank for it. Seriously bowing to who ever came up with this product. Thank you🌸UPDATE: 2 Years later.Life-changing—Back to Buy It Again!I just came across my old review and couldn’t believe I wrote it. I barely remember being that weak anymore—so much has changed.My fatty liver is completely gone. I did add a few more supplements along the way, but this product played a key role in my healing journey.I’m back to repurchase—it’s become a staple for me. I give myself a few days off here and there, but it always finds its way back into my routine. Truly grateful.