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Iron Complex

1 Tablet · 100 servings · $0.09/serving

55 / 100Average

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
56
Safety
87
Final score
55/100

Ingredients (7)

Iron (Ferrochel®)

100%

Dose

27 mg

Target

15–45 mg

Form

Premium

Vitamin C

100%

Dose

50 mg

Target

25–200 mg

Form

Budget

Vitamin B12

20%

Dose

50 mcg

Target

250–5000 mcg

Form

Budget

Folate

85%

Dose

340 mcg dfe

Target

400–800 mcg

Form

Not listed

Folic Acid

50%

Dose

200 mcg

Target

400–800 mcg

Form

Budget

Other Ingredients (9)

MaltodextrinBinder

Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

Croscarmellose SodiumDisintegrant

Cross-linked cellulose derivative used as a superdisintegrant

HypromelloseCapsule

Plant-derived capsule material from cellulose

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements

Stearic AcidLubricant

Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant

Sunflower LecithinEmulsifier

Non-GMO, non-allergenic emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds

Sunflower Seed OilCarrier

Common vegetable oil from sunflower seeds used as a carrier in softgels for fat-soluble nutrients

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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.