ChildLife Essentials
ChildLife Essentials Liquid Iron
78/100
SUPPIE SCORE
86/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
90/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does ChildLife Essentials Liquid Iron Do?
ChildLife Essentials Liquid Iron lists Iron (as Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate) (5 mg per 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL); 10 mg per 1 tsp (5 mL)) as its main active. Any judgement should be based on the stated amounts and forms rather than the product name or marketing claims alone.
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What Are the Benefits of ChildLife Essentials Liquid Iron?
Based on proven scientific research
Iron RepletionStrong
Red Blood Cell FormationStrong
Oxygen TransportStrong
Fatigue From Low IronModerate
Child Nutrition SupportModerate
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What Are the Side Effects of ChildLife Essentials ChildLife Essentials Liquid Iron?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•Iron can cause nausea, constipation, stomach pain, dark stools, or diarrhea, especially if taken on an empty stomach.
•Use only the age-appropriate dose unless a pediatric clinician recommends otherwise; accidental iron overdose in children can be dangerous and requires urgent medical help.
•Iron can reduce absorption of levothyroxine, tetracycline antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics, and some bisphosphonates; separate dosing by several hours when advised.
•Calcium, antacids, tea, coffee, and high-fiber foods may reduce iron absorption, while vitamin C-containing drinks may improve absorption.
•Pregnant or breastfeeding users and infants under 6 months should use iron supplements only with medical guidance and confirmed need.
•Label sources report no milk, eggs, soy, wheat, yeast, corn, artificial colors, or artificial sweeteners; natural berry flavor may still be a concern for highly sensitive individuals.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Vegetable glycerin
Low RiskDeionized water
Low RiskNatural berry flavor
Low RiskCitric acid
Low RiskXanthan gum
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in ChildLife Essentials ChildLife Essentials Liquid Iron?
Iron (as Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate)
5 mg per 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL); 10 mg per 1 tsp (5 mL)
Vegetable Glycerin
Deionized Water
Natural Berry Flavor
Citric Acid
Xanthan Gum
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Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in ChildLife Essentials Liquid Iron compare to the research.
•Iron (as Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate) is listed at 5 mg per 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL); 10 mg per 1 tsp (5 mL) per serving; without a source-specific reference range, dose adequacy cannot be graded.
•Iron (as Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate) specifies the Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate form; any bioavailability comparison must use evidence for that exact form.
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