Solgar Gentle Iron (Iron Bisglycinate) 25 mg – 180 Vegetable Capsules – Non-Constipating, Gentle on Your Stomach – Non-GMO, Gluten Free – 180 Servings
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Product Dimensions : 2.7 x 2.7 x 4.98 inches; 12 ounces
Item model number : 811876187005
Date First Available : February 18, 2004
Manufacturer : NPG Solgar
ASIN : B00013Z0QA
Best Sellers Rank: #57,292 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household) #210 in Iron Mineral Supplements #2,960 in Sales & Deals
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Advanced, Patented Form of Iron; Solgar Gentle Iron 25 mg is a non-constipating, stomach-friendly iron supplement for women and men
Enhanced Absorption Formulation; Helps improve iron status; Iron is an important component of hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen from lungs to all body tissues and cells
Supports Energy Utilization; Iron is a key mineral and essential nutrient for many biological functions, including the formation of new red blood cells
Gluten Free; These vegetable capsules are suitable for vegans; Free of: gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast, sugar, sodium, artificial flavor, sweetener, and color
The Gold Standard; For over 75 years, Solgar has been committed to quality, health, and well-being. Our mission is to create the finest nutritional supplements in small batches, through tireless research, using only the finest raw materials
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Customers find this iron supplement effective at bringing iron levels up and helping with anemia, while being gentle on the stomach without causing constipation or upset. The product is easy to swallow and digest, and customers report increased energy levels and reduced muscle fatigue.
4 reviews for Solgar Gentle Iron (Iron Bisglycinate) 25 mg – 180 Vegetable Capsules – Non-Constipating, Gentle on Your Stomach – Non-GMO, Gluten Free – 180 Servings
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zcoop –
I highly recommend, but please read…
I’m seriously impressed with Solgar’s Gentle Iron, but I got off to a shaky start. The first time I took it (2 capsules on the 1st try), I became dizzy and queasy and felt really unwell. I contacted my doctor about the symptoms and ended up being seen to rule out an allergic response. I was told to wait a week and then try just one capsule and watch my response, and I’m really glad I followed that advice because it’s turned out to be an amazing iron supplement.I’ve never been able to tolerate an iron supplement, either liquid or a more standard form, to the point where even a multivitamin containing iron would make me so nauseous that I’d stop taking them within a week. This is the very first iron supplement that does not cause me any GI distress or unpleasantness, so for the first time in decades, I can actually take an iron supplement regularly. I can’t report any side effects other than the initial weird reaction I had, and that is great because I’m pretty sensitive to medications and am likely to get side effects if there are any. After about a month or so I increased my dose from 1 per day to 2 and it’s been fine.I’ve not had my blood tested again since starting, so I can’t report any lab changes yet. I did notice however, about 3 weeks in, that my fingernails became more opaque and white. While my nails have always grown very long since I was a child, they’ve been very flimsy and the tips almost transparent for the better part of a year. My hair had also become very dry and weak as well with much more shedding than normal, and that seems to be stabilizing. I’ve also experienced a pretty major improvement with my periodic limb movement disorder, and it has eased some cardiac symptoms I was experiencing since I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. While I’ve been taking an excellent magnesium supplement for both cardiac and PLMD symptoms for a couple of years, I did not get results as good as those I’ve gotten with the iron supplement.The only downside of the product for me is the no food for an hour prior or for 2 hours afterward, and that it has to be at least 4 hours from my thyroid medication, but that is not the fault of the product at all. I also take 1000 mg of a Vit. C that does not have any ingredients that can actually hamper the absorption of iron (check for this if you’re going to take Vit. C with iron!) with each dose.For me, this is the only supplement I’ve found that I can tolerate to address my low ferritin, and the lack of GI side effects is marvelous. I have a whole foods diet with a lots of rich greens and grass-fed meats that should give me great iron absorption, but it’s not been enough, so I’m happy that there is an inexpensive and quality supplement that can do more than all of my good food choices. I was also concerned that a vegan source of iron would not work as well, but I’m confident this is a great and effective source of ferritin and will post lab tests when they’re done (my ferritin range has been between 19-27 for many years).
A.Sperelli –
If you need to supplement iron, this is the best form
If you have iron deficiency anemia, iron supplementation is the only way to deal with it. There are different forms of iron, though, and some tend to cause worse side effects than others. In general iron tends to cause stomach discomfort and constipation, but this form of iron, iron bisglycinate, is a chelated form that from what I’ve seen has fewer to no side effects.My wife used this brand after her bloodwork showed exceptionally low levels of ferritin. While taking a relatively high dose of these iron pills, she didn’t experience any stomach discomfort, nor constipation, and was able to get her ferritin level up very quickly. It must be said that she also used several other “tricks” to make the iron work better: she always took the iron supplements with something containing vitamin C (ascorbic acid): either lemonade, orange juice, or some ascorbic acid powder mixed with water, and she was sure to avoid foods and beverages that impair iron absorption (dairy, coffee, etc… you can find a list if you do an internet search).I can definitely recommend this iron over other iron supplements because when she switched brands, her bloodwork showed that her ferritin was no longer increasing (in fact, it started dropping while using the other brand!) After she went back to these Solgar iron pills, her ferritin started rising again. This tells me that Solgar is a solid choice in terms of effectiveness. If you found this review helpful, please consider letting me know.Update April 2018: I continue to use these Solgar Iron Supplements with good results. My new strategy for dosing (now that ferritin levels are not so low) is to take 1 capsule with a glass of water + ascorbic acid. I repeat this later in the day (if necessary) until BMs turn dark (almost black). This is a sign that excess iron is being excreted. Once I see BMs are darker, I stop taking more iron until the color starts getting lighter again.
Tony Roy –
Gentle on my stomach, no binding of my system and works to do the job.
I have used this product for several months and it seems to have improved my blood work.I was anemic before hand and I am not now.
guardinanangel –
Definitely a gentle form of iron! Very pleased!
I purchased solgar gentle iron 25 mg supplement because I needed an iron supplement that would be gentle on my stomach. I have taken various iron supplements and always end up with horrible abdominal pain and cramping. This gentle iron is very different from other supplements I’ve taken. It is not a hard, compact, pill. It is like a standard vegetarian capsule where it is a greenish powder contained in a single capsule. The dosage states only one capsule is needed (which is great because I hate taking pills!). It is a good size and super easy to swallow. I take this in the evening around an hour before bedtime. I have read it is better to take iron supplements after all of your meals are complete. Overall I am pleased with this product. I have had no upset tummy or constipation side effects from taking this. I am still waiting to see how the supplement impacts my overall RLS symptoms since I’ve only been taking a week. My symptoms do seem better, but it is early to make a verdict. I think this is a great method of supplementing your iron intake without all of the pain and suffering associated with traditional iron supplements