Iron Complex - Gentle Formula for Iron Deficiency Support for Adult Women & Men - Advanced Nutrition to Support Energy Levels - Kosher, Non-GMO & Gluten-Free - 100 Count

Been on Iron supplements most of my life, these are by far the best. They absorb well, and no constipation. I take before bed a few nights a week. It has made a difference in my functioning, I have some severe iron issues that can just wreak me, that are usually cured by a good steak, but can't and don't want to eat steak every day so nice to have these.

You'll have to pardon me because this will be a somewhat long story full of actual evidence that the supplement works. It All Began because I was extremely anemic as shown in my blood work. The doctor prescribed me an iron supplement along with vitamin C as is standard practice, and I took this Faithfully for three months and then went in for blood work again. I was still extremely anemic and the iron supplement they prescribed caused stomach upset, even when taken with food. I was disappointed that my anemia had not improved. I began researching and found that iron generally should not be taken with meals because most of the foods we eat such as grains beans nuts and seeds as well as some vegetables block iron absorption. So I found that iron should be taken on an empty stomach at least 2 hours after eating and two hours before eating again. As a result, I began to take my doctor prescribed supplement in the morning 2 hours before getting out of bed. This resulted in a lot of nausea that I can equate only to morning sickness during pregnancy. However because I was severely anemic, I was willing to suffer through this if that was the only way to alleviate the problems. The results of my next blood work showed Improvement in several but not all areas used to assess anemia. But I was really getting tired of the morning sickness type nausea. So I began searching for a different iron supplement. I found an iron supplement called blood Builder which was quite expensive, $45 for 180 pills was the cheapest available and I had to take 2 pills a day. After a couple months I had my blood work done again and found that my anemia was mostly gone. Noting that two pills were not quite equal to the amount of iron in the prescription originally given to me, I began to take 2 and 1/2 pills per day. At my next blood work I was completely free from being anemic. However this was really expensive in my mind, and it did cause some mild stomach upset at times. The pills were also big, kind of hard to swallow but manageable, and had a kind of funky taste and smell. I wanted a more economical option so I began researching a little further and started looking for a different supplement that might give me the same benefits at a lower cost and hopefully no stomach upset. As I researched I found that there are several different types of iron and the type of iron that is in this supplement absorbs slightly better than the type of iron in the Mega Foods blood Builder formula and most over-the-counter (such as you might buy at Walmart) as well as prescription iron supplements. I paid about $20 for a two bottles of 100 pills each from Amazon rather than a Marketplace seller and only had to take two pills per day. They are capsules, much smaller than the blood Builder pills, and have no detectable taste or smell. I have had zero stomach upset even though I take these along with vitamin C chewable on an empty stomach. The big question that remained when I switched to this supplement was whether my iron levels would be adequate. My next blood work showed all of my numbers being wonderful. My B vitamins and folic acid were all really good whereas they had been on the low side of normal before. My anemia was gone and my iron levels were even better than the previous blood test. So now I am paying about $20 for a 100 day supply instead of $45 for a 72 day supply, and no stomach upset at all. I have been anemic most of my life constantly used to chew ice, and the desire is completely gone now. I will be taking this probably until the day I die, and I am perfectly fine with that. I also posted a rather lengthy positive review on the Mega Foods blood Builder 180 count product. That review was posted before I found this supplement. But I can say I will never go back to blood Builder after this. Much easier on my pocketbook and my stomach. This is a life-changer. I am a 48 year old female and have been anemic for as long as I can remember. Here is a little bit more information for anyone who has struggled with anemia. In addition to taking two pills along with 250 mg of chewable vitamin C 2 hours before getting up in the morning, I also take 500 mg of chewable vitamin C with each meal. I normally only eat two meals a day though. I was led to doing this after reading a study of 500 grade school aged children who were anemic. Half of the group continued to eat as they always had. The other half of the group ate the same as they always had as well, with the exception of the fact that they were given 65 mg of vitamin C with all phytate rich meals, meaning meals that contained grains nuts seeds beans Etc. At the end of the study which I believe was around 9 weeks, all of the children who took vitamin C were no longer anemic. And all of the children who made no changes were still anemic. None of the children taking vitamin C were even prescribed iron yet they were no longer anemic. Just something to consider if you happen to be dealing with anemia. Really glad I now have an affordable iron supplement that does not upset my stomach, ever!

Fellow anemics, this is the iron supplement that you need! I was diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia two years ago after I fainted on the subway and woke up in a stranger's arms in Times Square. My doc's advice was to take iron pills, so I went out and bought the cheapest kind I could find. Do not make the same mistake! The cheap iron pills (ferrous sulfate) made me so nauseous and sick that I couldn't continue taking them. I didn't even think about taking iron pills again until very recently when I realized that my anemia could be responsible for my perpetual exhaustion and thinning hair. Anyways, I did a whole lot of research on iron supplements this time around and discovered this amazing blood builder. I just started taking it a week ago but I have had zero side effects, even on an empty stomach, and have already noticed an increase in my energy level. I really think that for the price this is the best supplement for someone suffering from anemia. Just look at the ingredients in each ONCE-DAILY pill: (1) 139% DV of Iron Ferrochel Chelate: The safest and most effective form of iron. The chelate structure allows your body’s iron stores to control how much iron is absorbed so that you don’t absorb too much. The chelated form also causes less gastrointestinal upset, has no taste, is more effective at a lower dose, and does not block the absorption of other nutrients (typical iron pills, when dissolved in the stomach, become charged ions that can block absorption of other nutrients such as calcium, vitamin E, and vitamin C.) (2) 100% DV Vitamin C: Increases the body's absorption of iron. (3) 1333% DV Vitamin B12: Vital to the production of RBCs. (4) 100% DV Folic acid (Vitamin B9): Works with Vitamin C & B12 to generate and develop RBCs. (5) 100 mg. of L-Histidine: An essential amino acid that cannot be formed by other nutrients and must be in the diet to be available to the body. L-histidine is required by the body to regulate and utilize essential trace minerals such as copper, zinc, and iron.

My review is about the condition of the package received, and not the product itself. The container was smashed almost flat. The capsules inside were OK so I'm keeping it. I wonder if this is the best way to ship these if this is how they are treated during shipping The iron complex itself is the only thing I've been able to take that my body tolerates. It's a fantastic product!

I love this iron. I have iron-deficient anemia due to menorrhagia and I've needed infusions in the past. My ferritin had dropped to 4 before my last one. My hematologist wants me on daily supplementation, for obvious reasons. Every kind of ferrous sulfate I have tried leaves me with horrible constipation, feeling queasy, and still needing infusions. I made it through a pregnancy and c-section with Zahlers and my iron levels were shockingly great. My other two children were before Zahlers and I had issues. I stopped taking it for a several months out of total stupidity and last month found myself short of breath, dragging after one flight of stairs, and exhausted, with my heart rate sky high, my pulse ox low. It was 88 one morning after waking up. I panicked, assumed my heart was failing. My heart wasn't happy, but not failing. Duh. I'm anemic. Such an idiot. I was given two weeks to get my levels going up. I started Zahlers again, and over the past couple weeks my energy has returned, brain fog lifted, my pulse ox is 100% again, and my heart rate while doing regular daily tasks is 90 or below and down a few ticks every day. It was regularly at 125 until a week ago. Until I finally have a hysterectomy and my hematologist says I'm safe, I'm not stopping again. I am SO thankful for this stuff. And that I can easily afford it. I take it as directed in the morning, and take my vitamin D in the afternoon. It's easy to swallow, and no constipation or nausea. I highly recommend it.

Zahler Iron Complex beats standard OTC irons, hands-down. Ferrochel chelate absorbs 2-4x better than ferrous sulfate with zero stomach upset—gentle even on empty stomach. All-in-one formula: 25mg iron + vitamin C (boosts uptake 3-6x) + methylated B12/folate (essential for RBC production blocked by deficiencies) + L-histidine (nerve/hemoglobin support). Raised my ferritin 20% faster than slow-release sulfates; no constipation. Perfect for anemia + neuropathy recovery. Highly recommend!

I have been suffering from chronic anemia over the last year. It wasn't until my immune system was compromised to the point of getting pneumonia that I figured I ought to get it treated. I blame the delay in figuring things out to the extreme 'brain fog' I was experiencing. I felt 'dumb'... my brain was not working. My Dr just said to take over the counter supplements without much help. I was frankly not looking forward to the bowel issues from standard options available. I found a naturopathic supplement with Vitamin C to help with absorption and reports of being mild on side effects. I was only taking 100% daily dose at the time. It seemed fine, but my hemoglobin was not improving. My Dr. them advised that I take 3x daily recommended dose. Yikes. When I ran out, I went online to purchase more and the cost was high for the new dosage. I then started looking for similar products and was pleased (and encouraged) by the reviews given by users of the Zahlers Iron Complex. I had no hesitation in placing my order. It has been less than a month and I feel like things are getting better. To illustrate my situation a little better, I will explain the problems I was having before I started taking 3x daily dose of Zahlers. I am 49, and have heavy menstrual cycles my whole life. I figured that I am done having children, so I went to see an OB about a hysterectomy. They discovered an enlarged fibroid that was causing my excessive blood loss and resultant anemia. Hysterectomy is not the only option for women wanting to remain fertile. I found out that 80% of women have fibroids, but mostly they do not cause problems, but when they do, it's important to seek treatment from your OB (they can identify the fibroid with ultrasound). My anemia caused me to fall into a deep depression and suffer from anxiety. I was not functioning well at all and my fatigue was overwhelming, I didn't feel like doing anything and my brain was in a fog. I was so sad to feel so sad. I've started to feel better, sleep better and do more. I'm feeling more interested in taking charge of my life again and crawled out of my 'rabbit hole' to participate with friends, church and community. I am a single mom with two children under age 10 and a full-time college student entering my Junior year this Fall. I was so worried about handling it all with the way I was feeling. Thank's to Zahlers Iron Complex, I see a light! I have not experienced difficulty with taking the high dose I require. Some tips that I believe have helped me: take 1 hour before any dairy or other food that interferes with absorption (Google to find what these are)... making sure it's at least 3 hours after. I eat a little something with it, just to be sure I don't upset my stomach. A handful of nuts and fruit do it, or a dairy free protein bar. I've even kept it by my bedside table and taken in the middle of the night when I invariably wake up to use the bathroom. This way I'm assured I don't have anything on board that would interfere. Anyway, this has been a life-saver and a blessing, truly. I hope this review will help someone else find relief. Thank you!

I used these every day. I have ben low on iron for several years. I started taking these after my shoulder surgery and iam no longer low on iron and i never feel fatigued amore. great stuff for me.

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