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NOW Foods Iron Ferrous Bisglycinate

B grade
78/100
SUPPIE SCORE
85/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
90/100
CLEANLINESS

What Does NOW Foods Iron Ferrous Bisglycinate Do?

Iron (elemental) (from 180 mg Ferrous Bisglycinate) (Ferrochel™) provides 36 mg a day, within the studied range of 8-45 mg/day.
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What Are the Benefits of NOW Foods Iron Ferrous Bisglycinate?

Based on proven scientific research

Iron Deficiency CorrectionStrong
Hemoglobin SupportStrong
Reduced GI Side EffectsVery strong
Energy and Oxygen TransportModerate
Pregnancy Iron NeedsStrong

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What Are the Side Effects of NOW Foods NOW Foods Iron Ferrous Bisglycinate?

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RiskMedium Risk

Overview

•Ferrous bisglycinate demonstrates significantly fewer GI adverse events (IRR 0.36) than conventional iron salts in meta-analysis of RCTs.
•Accidental overdose of any iron product is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6; keep out of reach.
•Well-tolerated at 15-36 mg elemental iron daily; no major safety signals in pregnant women or reproductive-age adults at studied doses.
•May cause dark stools or mild constipation at higher ends of typical dosing, though less than other forms.
•No demonstrated increase in gut inflammation or specific pathogen risks like GBS in relevant trials.

Potential Side Effects

Negative Interactions

Inactive Ingredients

Rice flour
Low Risk
Hypromellose (cellulose capsule)
Low Risk
Stearic acid (vegetable source)
Low Risk
Silicon dioxide
Low Risk

What Are the Ingredients in NOW Foods NOW Foods Iron Ferrous Bisglycinate?

Iron (elemental) (from 180 mg Ferrous Bisglycinate) (Ferrochel™)
36 mg
Rice Flour
Hypromellose (cellulose capsule)
Stearic Acid (vegetable source)
Silicon Dioxide

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Dosage & Bioavailability

How the active doses and forms in NOW Foods Iron Ferrous Bisglycinate compare to the research.

•Iron (elemental) (from 180 mg Ferrous Bisglycinate) (Ferrochel™) — 36 mg per serving; within the studied range of 8-45 mg/day.

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