Advanced Iron Complex, Chelated Iron Supplement, 60 Capsules

This is the best iron supplement, containing all the other elements needed to digest and absorb iron into you system - however, nobody tells you how to take it correctly, not Thorne, not Amazon and not even my doctor. Just take it - right? Wrong! After taking iron for anemia for two years with no improvements, I learned how to take iron so that it works. Iron must be taken on an empty stomach one hour before eating. If it is hard to digest, you can take it with fresh orange juice or a few red grapes. The important part is to maintain the natural acidity of the stomach. Acidic fruit will not disrupt the iron absorption. Do not take with any dairy, coffee or other supplements as all this can void the absorption process. Take at the same time every day, early morning is best if possible. The reason is that when iron is taken, the liver secretes a hormone which limits the iron absorption, and this hormone stays in the blood for 24 hours. Some studies suggest it is better to take a double dose every other day, but other studies show that daily dosing is just as good. There are some other things to know so please do a search on how to take iron for anemia, and also look up - which way is better for you, daily dosing or alternate day dosing. I knew none of this and wasted a couple of years taking iron together with my other supplements and food and failing to rebuild my iron and hemoglobin levels. As soon as I started taking it correctly, I started feeling more stamina and less tired within days. Anemia is not fun, it makes you tired and irritable and slows down your system for healing. It creeps up on you and is tough to reverse if you don't know how to take your iron. Do your research. You will get results right away with this great Thorne iron supplement, it is the easiest to digest of all the iron products out there. I have had no problems with it. Good luck!

I ordered this supplement for a senior lady who has been struggling with low iron and anemic symptoms for months. After taking it for one week, have noticed a remarkable change in her energy and hopefully will see noted increase on her next bloodwork in October. Minimal stomach issues while taking however it does repeat on her as she takes it on an almost empty stomach as recommended. Seems to be a quality supplement!

My Ferritin was down to 4 when I first started using it, when I wasn’t sure if I should resort to Iron IV. By then I had tried liquid Iron and all other iron supplement pills which eventually started giving GI issues. Because I started seeing results in the first two weeks, my hematologist recommended I had it twice every day for a month. Still no GI issues. My Ferritin shot up to a 30 and Hb from 10 to 13 within 2-month period. Extremely satisfied and continue to use it.

No side effects, no weird aftertaste or burps, AND my numbers were improved on my latest labs!

I have struggled with low iron and ferritin for probably about 6 years. The symptoms I had were feeling emotionally flat, losing my hair, my hair strands becoming thin and brittle, being cold all the time, shortness of breath, irregular cycles, low mood and energy. I tried all of the beef liver supplements, the primal capsules, etc. and I used them consistently. Nothing ever moved the needle. After reading reviews on this product I gave them a try. It’s been 5 months now. My ferritin is now a 48 (I didn’t test previously but it must’ve been in the single digits) and I am getting my spark back. My hair is healthier and growing, I have a more positive mindset and spark back, no more shortness of breath and I’m not always wearing a sweatshirt. The key is to be consistent and don’t stop taking it. I also take with additional vitamin C but it’s included in the capsule already. This product definitely does work and I highly recommend trying it and sticking with it.

I’m honestly happy with this product but not happy with the batch I got this time around. Some of the pills are empty. Otherwise it does what it’s supposed to. My iron levels went from 8 to 324 in a span of 3 months. I do take ferritin and vitamin C as well to help the iron absorb.

After discovering that my ferritin was extremely low and that it was contributing to my dizziness and low energy, I did some research and ended up choosing this product. I learned that taking iron every other day may help with absorption because of hepcidin, which can make it harder for the body to absorb iron. This supplement can cause constipation, but I found that getting enough fiber can help with that. I also like that it combines iron with vitamin C and B vitamins in one pill. I had no stomach issues with the bisglycinate form of iron, which was a big plus for me. Of all the supplements I’ve taken, this has been one of the most important for me. I honestly didn’t realize how common low iron or ferritin could be, so if you’re wondering whether your levels might be low, it may be worth talking with your doctor about getting them checked. It’s a little pricey but for what it does I found it to be totally worth it.

I’ve been very happy with THORNE Advanced Iron Complex. One of the biggest reasons I chose it was the hope that it would be easier on my stomach than other iron supplements, and it has been. I’ve experienced no stomach upset while taking it, which has made it much easier to stick with consistently. The capsules are also easy to take and fit well into my daily routine. No after taste. If you’ve avoided iron supplements because they tend to upset your stomach, this is definitely one worth considering. It’s been a great option for me.

Best iron tablets. No stomach issues!!

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I have been using Thorne Ferrasorb for two months now and while intially it worked great and I felt so much better and the pills were gentle on stomach, with no side effects, the second month didn't work well. I am now getting hurt burns and nasty metallic taste after taking the pills, even with food or after full tummy.

Effective and bang for the buck vitamin