Iron Supplements

Supplements should be supplemental to a great diet. Do your best to consume iron rich foods and then consider supplementation.
Bluebonnet Iron Chelate Floradix Iron and Herbs liquid Kroger High Potency Iron Natures Bounty Gentle Iron Nature Made Iron Natures Plus Chewable Iron Natures Plus Hemaplex 27 mg iron bis-glycinate Vcap (top allergens and gluten free) 10 mg liquid ferrous gluconate with herbs (gluten free) 27 mg ferrous sulfate tablet 28 mg ferrous sulfate capsule 65 mg ferrous sulfate tablet (gluten free) 27 mg iron amino acid chelate, 100 mg vitamin C (gluten free) 86 mg iron amino acid chelate with b-vitamins, vitamin E, vitamin C, calcium and plant extracts tablet (gluten free) Solgar Gentle Iron Vitamin Shoppe Comfort Iron 25 mg iron bis-glycinate tablet 25 mg iron bis-glycinate capsule

Tips for Taking Iron: See a registered dietitian at Campus Health Service to learn how to best take iron supplements. Take iron supplements on an empty stomach with a small glass of orange juice or tomato juice to maximize the absorption of iron. Avoid taking iron with calcium supplements and/or dairy foods (yogurt, milk and cheese). Certain forms of iron are easier to tolerate and minimize stomach upset and constipation. These forms of iron are: o Iron bis-glycinate o Iron amino acid chelate o Iron gluconate

The label claim for these products has been USP verified and/or has been tested independently by Consumer Labs, or the product comes from a reputable company regarded for rigorous quality control standards.

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