Thorne Iron Bisglycinate

Iron is essential to the formation and function of healthy red blood cells.* An adequate amount of dietary iron is required for blood cells to efficiently transport oxygen throughout the body. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), up to 16 percent of individuals in some populations is deficient in iron.



Individuals who can be prone to iron deficiency include:

Women of menstruating age
Individuals who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet
Frequent blood donors
Individuals who have undergone gastric bypass surgery
Individuals who eat a very high fiber diet, which can inhibit iron absorption
Individuals recovering from blood loss, such as injury or surgery
Performance athletes who have any of the above additional risk factors


Signs of iron deficiency:

Fatigue or weakness
Shortness of breath
Pale skin
Cold hands and feet
Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
Changes in menstrual cycles
Decreased athletic performance


Iron is difficult for the body to absorb, and supplementing with conventional forms of iron, including ferrous sulfate, can cause gastrointestinal side effects – such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and dark-colored stools. Thorne's Iron Bisglycinate contains iron reacted with glycine to optimize its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, thus minimizing the typical side effects of iron supplementation.*



Features of Thorne’s Iron Bisglycinate:

Iron provided in a chelated form for optimal absorption
Reduced GI side effects, such as nausea and constipation*
Provides 25 mg of elemental iron per serving as Ferrochel® chelate
NSF Certified for Sport®


Because an athlete needs to know that his or her supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of more than 200 substances banned by many major athletic organizations, including stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, and masking agents.

Take 1 capsule daily or as recommended by your health professional.

ALLERGY WARNING
This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.

PREGNANCY
If pregnant, consult your health professional before using this product.

INTERACTIONS
There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.

OTHER WARNINGS
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.