Now Double Strength Iron 36 mg Review

Iron is an essential mineral that plays central roles in energy production, immune system function, and neurological health. Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin, a molecule that transports oxygen to the cells of the body, and myoglobin, which binds oxygen used in muscle tissues. NOW uses Ferrochel Iron Bisglycinate, which has clinically demonstrated superior absorption and is well tolerated because it is gentle and non-constipating. The product is listed as Gentle and Non-Constipating, and Ferrochel and the Albion Gold Medallion designs are trademarks of Albion Laboratories, Inc. NOW Double Strength Iron has twice the iron (36 mg per capsule) as the regular strength product (18 mg per capsule). Each bottle contains 90 veg capsules with one capsule per serving, taken daily with a meal. Each capsule supplies 36 mg elemental iron from 180 mg ferrous bisglycinate, which is 200% of the daily value. Other ingredients are rice flour, hypromellose cellulose capsule, vegetable stearic acid and silicon dioxide. The product is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients, though it is produced in a GMP facility that processes other allergen-containing ingredients. Certifications listed include Halal, Kosher (Triangle K), Non-GMO, Intertek GMP Supplement Certification, and Vegan. The product is also listed as made without dairy, made without eggs, made without nuts, made without soy, gluten free, and vegan/vegetarian. The product is made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients, and the color is green with speckles, with natural color variations possible. Warnings state that this product is for adults only, and that accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6, so it should be kept out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place after opening. The company notes it is family owned since 1968. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.