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Ingredients (1)
Iron
100%Dose
27 mg
Target
15–45 mg
Form
Standard
Other Ingredients (13)
Blue 2 LakeColorant
A synthetic coal-tar/petroleum-derived dye used purely for color, linked to behavioral concerns in sensitive children. The lake form adds aluminum. No health benefit — we flag all artificial colors.
TalcAnti-caking
IARC classifies cosmetic-grade talc not containing asbestos as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); perineal talc use as Group 2A (probably carcinogenic). Johnson & Johnson voluntarily withdrew talc-based baby powder from US/Canada in 2020 and globally in 2022 after extensive litigation tied to ovarian-cancer and mesothelioma cases. The 2018 FDA contamination survey found asbestos in 9 of 52 cosmetic talc products tested. As a supplement excipient talc is a pure manufacturing convenience — no nutritional or functional benefit to the user — so the asbestos-exposure risk has no offsetting upside. Safer alternatives (silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, rice hulls) are widely available.
Titanium DioxideColorant
Banned in the EU (2022) over concerns that its ultra-fine particles may damage DNA in gut cells. Still allowed in the US. Used only for white coloring — provides no health benefit.
Artificial ColorsColorant
May trigger hyperactivity in sensitive children; potential link to allergic reactions
FD&C Red No. 40Color
Artificial azo dye; ADI-limited; associations with hyperactivity in sensitive children in some studies.
DextroseSweetener
A simple glucose sugar used as a bulking agent, sweetener, and tablet diluent
Magnesium StearateLubricant
A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production
Polyethylene Glycol (Coating)Coating
A polyether polymer used as a tablet coating and plasticizer
How to Take It
Best taken in the morning
Best absorbed on an empty stomach with vitamin C. If it upsets your gut, take it with a light meal instead.
On an empty stomach
Keep it away from coffee, tea and dairy
Space it a couple of hours from Calcium, Zinc, Magnesium, Manganese and Green Tea Leaf Extract
On the label
As a mineral supplement, adults take one (1) tablet daily with any meal or as directed by a healthcare provider.
Labels usually say “with food” because it's gentler on the stomach, not because it absorbs better. Fasted absorbs more — start there, and switch to a light meal if it bothers you.
General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.
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$4.99
Cheaper than 99% of 138 iron supplements
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.