If you're addressing an iron deficiency, this product delivers 65 mg of **Iron** per tablet — right at the top of the 15–45 mg clinical range and well above the tolerable upper limit of 45 mg for general supplementation. At this dose, you're getting a therapeutic amount typically used for deficiency correction, not daily maintenance.

The form you're getting is ferrous sulfate, which is one of the most studied iron forms and reasonably well-absorbed, but it's also the form most associated with GI side effects like constipation and nausea. More bioavailable forms like iron bisglycinate can achieve similar absorption at much lower doses with fewer stomach issues.

This is an aggressive dose that makes sense if your doctor has confirmed low iron levels. For routine supplementation or mild deficiency prevention, 65 mg of ferrous sulfate may be more than you need and harder on your stomach than necessary.

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21st Century

Iron 65 mg

1 Tablet · 120 servings · $0.05/serving

iHerbAmazon

Best for

Energy

Ingredients (1)

Iron

100%

Dose

65 mg

Target

15–45 mg

Form

Budget

Other Ingredients (13)

Artificial ColorsColorant

May trigger hyperactivity in sensitive children; potential link to allergic reactions

Artificial ColorsColorant

May trigger hyperactivity in sensitive children; potential link to allergic reactions

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.

SorbitolSweetener

A FODMAP sugar alcohol that may trigger GI discomfort (bloating, gas) in individuals with IBS or sorbitol malabsorption, even at small amounts found in supplements. Avoided in low-FODMAP diets.

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

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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.

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