NOW Foods Iron, 18mg
NOW Foods Iron 18mg is a single-mineral food supplement in vegetable capsules, using Ferrochel iron bisglycinate, a form of iron chosen for its gentle, non-constipating profile.
Key features
- 18mg iron per capsule
- Ferrochel iron bisglycinate form
- Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Iron contributes to the normal function of the immune system
- Iron contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
Iron is a key part of haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood, and of myoglobin, which holds oxygen in muscle tissue. Bisglycinate is a chelated form in which the mineral is bound to the amino acid glycine, and it is a common choice for people who find other iron products hard on the stomach.
Available in a pack of 120 vcaps.
Serving information
| Container size | 120 vcaps |
| Serving size | 1 Veg Capsule |
| Servings per container | 120 |
Amounts per serving
| Ingredient | Recommended daily dose (1 Veg Capsule) |
|---|---|
| Iron (elemental) (from Ferrous Iron Bisglycinate) (Ferrochel) | 18 mg |
Ingredients
Iron (elemental) (from Ferrous Iron Bisglycinate) (Ferrochel), Rice Flour, Cellulose (capsule), Stearic Acid (vegetable source) and Silica. Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Recommended use
Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.
Suitability / allergen information
- Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
- Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Allergens are shown in bold in the ingredients.
Warnings and storage
For adults only. Do not exceed recommended dosage unless directed by a physician. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
Country of origin: United States of America. Information taken from the UK product label; always read the label on the pack before use.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
