NOW Foods Supplements, Iron 18 mg, Non-Constipating*, Essential Mineral, 120 Veg Capsules

These are really some great Iron pills! in early 2013, I was having issues with my hair thining and finally I told my primary care doctor to send me to an endocrinologist to be tested since she couldn't really give me reasonable answers to my issue. After getting a full panel of blood work done and having it indicate that I almost had no iron in my body, I spoke to my my brother (who is a health enthusiast) and he told me to look into the issue of thinning hair and low iron in women. Low and behold, I found a lot of information about women's thinning hair issues and having low iron without anemia. I went back to the endocronolgist armed with my research and she too confirmed that having such low iron could be contributing to my issue so she prescribed me 325mg of ferrous sulfate (which equals 130mg of elemental iron). This dosage is 600% more than the daily recommended iron dose for women! Yes, my iron was that low... As i looked back over previous blood test from my annual physical exams, apparently it had been like that for years, but because the ferritin level was at the very bottom end of the very wide range or big gap of what is considered normal, my Dr didn't bother to mention any concern for the issue. This is why, to some degree, I've learned that you really have to take your healthcare in your own hands. Anyhow, after just taking the prescription drugs for 2 or 3 days, my stomach was in so much pain that I had to leave work a few times. The prescription drugs also causes you to be very constipated. The endocrinologist told me that I would have to take those pills about a year to get my iron and ferritin levels up to par, but I knew there was no way in hell I was going to suffer taking those pills for a whole year because they debilated my quality of life just that much. So, I started looking for alternatives immediately and I came across these pills. I began taking them about 30 days before my next blood test and as I took them, I had no stomach cramping, no feeling of nausea and best of all, I wasn't constipated at all. However, you must have something on your stomach before taking them because they can make your stomach upset a little if it's empty. To put this review in perspetive, in Aug 2013 before taking these pills my ferrition was 11.6 on a scale of 11.0-307 and my iron was 27 on a scale of 50-212. When I went back in about 30 days to have my blood re-tested my ferritin had increased to 17 and my iron had increased to 142! That was amazing to me! Research says that you need to get ferritin levels up to at least 70 for several months before any significant change with hair can be seen, but I will say that just taking these pills alone (2 pills 2x per day) definitely was a big help! However, because I needed way more iron to build of my iron stores (i.e. ferritin, since it's the hardest to build up) and I didn't want to pop these pills all day long, I now take these along wth Ferrett's Iron Supplement because you get 106 elemetal iron in one pill with the Ferret's brand iron. In early Oct 2013, I began taking 2 of the Now iron pills first thing in the morning with a tangerine (Vitamin C helps increase absoption) and 2 hours before having any dairy (dairy decreases iron absorbtion). And at night, I take 1 Ferretts Iron Supplement pill and one 1000mg of Vitamin C tablet before I go to bed and I am delighted to report that my 3rd blood test that I took on Nov 6, 2013 revealed that my iron level is now 168 and my ferritin is 49.9. I am very glad that I choose the natural alterntative to increase my iron levels and if you try either of these two products, you will be glad too! If you don't need as much iron as I do, then these pills may work just fine for you.

Perfect for me. Most iron pills are 45mg but are too constipating for me. This lower dose is exactly what I was looking for, works really well, no constipation.

My doctor highly recommended this product to increase my iron intake as well as reduce any constipation related to taking it. So far the product is boosting my energy and hopefully improving my iron blood levels. I highly recommend this product.

I’ve tried several iron supplements over the years, and most of them left me with unpleasant side effects like nausea, constipation, or stomach cramps. This brand has been a total game changer. I’ve been taking these consistently and have experienced zero side effects. No upset stomach, no bloating — just a gentle, effective supplement that does exactly what it’s supposed to do. I also appreciate that the pills are easy to swallow and don’t have that metallic aftertaste that some iron supplements leave behind. It’s rare to find an iron supplement that’s both effective and easy on the system, so I’m sticking with this one. Highly recommend it to anyone who’s struggled with iron pills in the past!

I like these supplements. I had my blood tested a couple of years ago and was low on iron. I got my blood tested again after using these pills for about a year and had normal iron levels. I'm guessing my levels increased sooner than 1 year, but I only get my blood done once a year. Since my iron levels increased with no additional changes to my diet or lifestyle, I consider these to be effective. The only thing I don't like is that the pills float in water. Usually when I take supplements, I put them in my mouth, take a sip of water, tilt my head back, and swallow. But when I have one of these in my mouth with water, if I tilt my head back, the pill floats upward instead of sinking toward the back of my throat. So instead I have to look downward. It's not a huge deal, but it's the only pill I have to do this with and prevents me from taking all my vitamins with just one swig of water.

This brand of vitamins is such a great product. I always feel confident when I buy from them. The iron pills work for me and I will continue to buy these as needed.

I love it. I have used so many different types of iron. I felt so bloated it was horrible. This has been a game changer for the price and the fact that I'm not bloated is wonderful!. It gives me energy so I try not to use it later in the day. What a difference it's made for me. Game changer.

After so many years of trying and failing, I finally found a product that my IBS system can tolerate and does not make me run to the bathroom, it just works !!

ドラッグストアで買った鉄分は、お腹を下してしまうのでこちらを何年も前に購入。 カプセルの独特な味はありますが、お腹の調子も悪くならないですし、私の体には合いました。

good mild product for maintaining iron

Had been suffering with low iron for awhile. After taking this brand can feel energy levels coming up. I have tried other supplements from this brand and all do what they claim.

Dit veroorzaakt bij mij (lichte) gasvorming. Geen andere maag- / darmklachten tot nu toe. Over de werking m.b.t. mijn ijzergehalte / hemoglobine waarde kan ik nog niets zeggen. Hopelijk zal een bloedanalyse na een paar maanden gebruik positieve resultaten opleveren.

Unmatched quality from NOWfoods I have been using their supplements from 2-3 years now And they are the best Absolutely satisfied Congratulation to Now Foods for improving so many lives with their quality suplments God bless