Feosol Complete Iron Supplement Caplets, Bifera Iron for High Absorption, Heme and Non-Heme Dual Action Minimizes Side Effects, 1 Per Day, for Energy and Immune System Support, Made in USA, 30 Count

The biggest thing for me with any type of pills is if they work and if I can get them down!Pros:The work well enough to keep my iron levels up before and after donating blood, as I am a regular blood donor!They help keep the female iron levels steady and healthy throughout the normal monthly iron shifts that females deal with monthly (trying to put that politely). It's so important for women to maintain healthy iron levels during these times!They are super easy to swallow, they aren't too big, and they have no taste.They do not cause constipation or changes in bowel habits.I can get them on my subscribe-and-save, so I don't have to worry about remembering to re-order.Cons:Some people prefer to buy in bulk, like bottles in a 60 or 90 count. These only come in a 30-day supply, so you have to purchase monthly unless you add to subscribe-and-save (which is what I do).Pro-tip:Take iron with vitamin C (pill or a glass of orange juice) to increase absorption.

Didn’t upset my stomach. Larger pill than I expected but not terribly large.

Highly recommend for anyone who is sensitive to taking iron and gets nauseas easily. I never have on this.

Definitely good product. Much better than other options.

I don't eat much meat, not because of ethical or health issues, but simply because meat doesn't sit well with me. I was terribly anemic and my ferritin level was down to a 5 aside from my H&H levels in the severely anemic category! I had developed frequent restless leg episodes out of the blue. One of my doctors, after seeing my ferritin level, told me that RLS (restless leg syndrome) is more common with low ferritin levels and mine were in the toilet and also prescribed ropinirole. My family doctor agreed and recommended the Feosol Bifera to get my ferritin level up to the recommended level of 50. I had been taking the Feosol intermittantly for several months, as I have the constipation side effects (supposedly not a problem for most, but horrible for me). I went back to my doc with a new ferritin level of 17, but my Hematocrit and Hemoglobin were now great!. My doc was not happy, he suggested that, while I'm taking feosol that I also taked PEG 3350 (which doesnt work for s**t!). So I have another blood work next week and I've been taking it daily with juice containing vitamin C. I don't think my ferritin level is even close to 50 and my RLS is slightly less frequent, but that still isn't good enough and doesn't matter when I'm up at 0200-0300 in the morning with my legs going crazy!And, I suspect that I have a boulder inside my belly from the iron, regardless of claims to the contrary (that Feosol Bifera doesn't have the constipation side effects)..So, Feosol worked fantastically for my H&H, even when not taken regularly. But I needed to take regularly to raise my ferritin.The constipation problem was bad enough. Now that I'm taking it daily, as new blood work is coming up, my bowels are paralyzed, even when taking every measure possible to counteract just that side effect. I should know, I'm an RN and have worked in the gastroenterology department! I'll update after my next ferritin blood test.

I got these to help support my ferritin levels and since I started them my iron levels have gone up and no longer near a boredline low level which makes me so happy to know. Also has both Heme and non heme iron for better absorption and can be taken on an empty stomach so highly recommend

Feosol Complete is among the most expensive iron supplements available, especially if you buy it at one of the brick-and-mortar drug stores. If you're somebody who must take iron every day, the cost of this supplement could be a deal breaker.I've been using Feosol Complete for the last few years without any side effects, including gastrointestinal upset. For me, the gentleness of these iron pills is their primary selling point, and presumably why they feature a premium price tag. Of course, if they didn't improve my iron levels, it wouldn't matter how gentle they are on my gut. And by that measurement, Feosol Complete seems to be getting the job done.However, you may find a cheaper brand of iron that’s equally effective and tolerable for you. The only way you’ll know for sure is by trying some different products. Two different products can have the same form of iron but produce different results/reactions. (In general, you should be able to return any nutritional supplement that causes negative side effects.)Feosol Complete pills are larger in size than other iron supplements I’ve taken, but are smaller than a typical multivitamin pill (i.e. Centrum). They also feel kind of heavy for their size, but that’s just my sense. Anyway, I find that it takes a significant gulp of water to get them moving off my tongue.Feosol Complete is hard to find at many of the brick-and-mortar drug stores. They either don't carry it or it's frequently out of stock. In addition, these stores tend to charge considerably more than Amazon. (I use Amazon's Subscribe and Save program to save even more.)Since this product sells for a premium price, I wish the manufacturer would upgrade the bottle's seal to an easy-tab design. Instead, they've chosen to use the standard seal found on most cheap supplements, where you have to use your finger nails to get it started.In conclusion, if you can’t find a cheaper iron supplement that’s tolerable, Feosol Complete is probably your best bet for an effective iron pill that’s also very gentle.