Iron (Ferrous Bisglycinate)
The mineral your blood needs to carry oxygen — iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide, and it's especially important for women and athletes.
Benefits
- +Essential for oxygen transport via hemoglobin
- +Supports energy levels and reduces fatigue
- +Important for cognitive function and focus
- +Supports healthy immune function
- +Critical during pregnancy and for menstruating women
- +Involved in cellular energy (ATP) production
Dosage & Cost
Ferrous bisglycinate is much gentler on the stomach than ferrous sulfate and well absorbed. Don't supplement iron without a blood test showing deficiency — excess iron is harmful. Men and postmenopausal women often don't need it.
Side Effects
- !Constipation or digestive upset (common with many iron forms)
- !Nausea and stomach pain
- !Dark or black stools
- !Iron overload (hemochromatosis) with long-term excessive intake
- !May worsen oxidative stress if taken without need
Food Sources
- • Red meat (especially beef)
- • Spinach and dark leafy greens
- • Lentils and beans
- • Fortified cereals
- • Pumpkin seeds
- • Dark chocolate
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