Solgar
Solgar Active Iron
92/100
SUPPIE SCORE
82/100
EFFICACY
High
SAFETY
100/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Solgar Active Iron Do?
Iron (as iron bisglycinate†) at 25 mg a day sits within the studied range of 8-45 mg/day.
What blood tests confirm need for this iron dose?
How long until ferritin levels typically improve?
Can this be taken with meals or specific foods?
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What Are the Benefits of Solgar Active Iron?
Based on proven scientific research
Iron status supportStrong
Hemoglobin maintenanceStrong
Reduced GI discomfortStrong
Anemia prevention in pregnancyStrong
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What Are the Side Effects of Solgar Solgar Active Iron?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskLow Risk
Overview
•25 mg elemental iron daily from bisglycinate is below the 45 mg upper limit for non-pregnant adults.
•Bisglycinate form shows lower gastrointestinal adverse event rates than ferrous salts in RCTs.
•May reduce absorption of certain antibiotics and thyroid medications if taken concurrently.
•Evidence limited for long-term use beyond 20 weeks in non-pregnant adults.
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Allergens
No common allergens declared in formulation.Suitable for vegetarians per product sources.Check label for any wheat or soy traces if sensitive.
Inactive Ingredients
Safe Formulation!
Great news, this product doesn't contain harmful ingredients!
What Are the Ingredients in Solgar Solgar Active Iron?
Iron (as iron bisglycinate†)
25 mg
Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Solgar Active Iron compare to the research.
•Iron (as iron bisglycinate†) — 25 mg per tablet, 1 tablet a day: 25 mg a day; within the 8-45 mg/day typically used in studies. This range is provisional until reviewed.
•Iron (as iron bisglycinate†) — iron bisglycinate is among the preferred forms of iron in Suppie's ingredient library.
Sources & References
Chelated iron tablets
Information from www.solgar.com
Solgar chelated iron 100 tablets 25 mg per tablet 48553
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Solgar gentle iron 25
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40190969
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PMC11584250
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PMC10255632
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PMC8839493
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Frequently Asked Questions
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