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.

As someone who is borderline anemic I knew it was time to look for an iron supplement when I started noticing feeling tired & cold. I was looking for an iron supplement which was easy to digest & didn’t leave me feeling constipated. For me, at least, this iron supplement which comes in a capsule form delivered in every aspect I was hoping to find. It turned out to be gentle on the digestive system with no bad aftertaste or upset stomach & did not leave me constipated. After taking it for a while I stopped feeling chilly & tired all of the time. An extra added benefit of iron is that the body needs it to stimulate the hair follicles & promote hair growth. I found this brand & form of iron to be everything I was looking for & hoping to find. A daily dose of this product is one capsule taken once daily.

My doctor said I needed an iron supplement. This lower dose worked great for me. No stomach upset and I’m no longer iron deficient. Been taking for about 6 months so far. As with any supplements, I’d suggest you ask your doctor first about how many milligrams you need before starting an iron supplement.

I had to find iron pills after I found out my 50+ multivitamin didn't have any iron at all. Weird, hu? SO this company had the correct amount of iron, per pill, that I needed to take daily. I've been on this product for a while and I'm feeling ok. I am confident that my iron levels at my next blood work will be fine. If my next multivitamin doesn't have iron either, I'll purchase another bottle of this iron.

UPDATE : I upped the dose to 124mg 3-4x/week since it could just be that my dose was too low for severe iron deficiency anemia (I have Now’s 36mg iron as well). My ferritin went up from 27 to 42 in four weeks! I stopped eating within 3 hours of taking it & take it with 500mg of Vitamin C and it has boosted absorption significantly. So ultimately, this iron does do what it’s supposed to, but you may need to tweak things to maximize absorption, such as larger amounts of of iron, no food near time of administration, etc. Those changes made a huge difference for me so far. Thus, this iron is worth it after all! OLD: Took this every other day, double dose (36x2 = 72mg total) with vitamin c to boost absorption for 7 months because my ferritin was terribly low (16) and created fatigue. Studies suggest that absorption is better when taken every other day, so followed that protocol. It is mildly constipating, but has been manageable with more fiber at the double dose. My ferritin is now at 27. It barely moved in 7 months. Keep in mind that optimal ferritin levels are 100 or above, and iron deficiency is considered to be 30 or below in medical research. At this rate, it would take years to get to 100, assuming it doesn’t plateau and stop increasing. I’m disappointed. I may try to add another pill to my regimen, but it is mildly constipating for me, so I’m not sure if it’s worth the try.

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!

My iron was 48, ferritin was 18. Took this daily, two hours after dinner, with orange juice from mid December 2025 to mid April 2026. Iron is now 68, ferritin is 87. Haven't even finished the bottle yet because of skipped days! Such a cheap remedy. Highly recommend!

I’ve been experiencing excessive hair shedding (and other low iron symptoms) with my ferritin around 40, and I’m trying to raise it to about 100. I was taking Hemaplex & got great results from it, but at some point it started causing me nausea & cramps shortly after taking it, so i needed an alternative to help raise my ferritin. I went with these & a lower dose heme iron supplement (i take them together, one each every other day). I’ve only had these for a few days so while i can’t speak on how effective they are at raising iron/ferritin yet, I haven’t experienced any nausea at all which is a huge relief!

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Great supplement. No nausea or side effects.

good mild product for maintaining iron

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