Iron supplements that don’t hurt the stomach (cause constipation, gas, upset tummy)

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Dylan · Answer

Bovine Iron+: 23 x more iron than beef liver

Syd Steinberg · Answer

MaryRuth's Iron + Vitamin C Gummies Grape: Tastes good & doesn’t upset my stomach.

Joyce · Answer

megafood blood builder: i had trouble finding a good iron supplement and was happy with this one recommended by my midwife. it was created to increase absorption and minimize side effects (i.e. constipation). i also appreciated that it can be taken at any time of day.

JDJ · Answer

Ritual Iron Supplement: I take it with lactoferrin and extra vitamin c and it’s been ok GI wise. Nighttime magnesium citrate gummies help keep things moving.

Kath · Answer

Slow FE: The slow-release version works for a lot of folks because it’s not a huge hit all at once, so there’s less for your system to revolt against any singular moment. If there’s another brand you would prefer to take that isn’t slow release, I second the suggestion to take it before bed, a couple hours after food.

cee · Answer

Iron fish: Easy way to get iron in your diet!

JaperMoon · Answer

Take your Iron on an Empty Stomach: First, look up all of the things iron interacts badly with (tea, dairy, fiber).

I was having the side effects you mentioned for months because i was taking it with breakfast (featuring all of the above). I switched to taking it at the very end of the day, a couple hours after I’d eaten anything, right before bed, and all the symptoms went away!

Fwiw i take the iron linked here.

And obvi i’m no doctor what do i know :)

LaPa · Answer

Floradix!: Tasty and easy on the stomach!