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Nutricost

Iron Chelate with Ferrochel 18 mg

1 Capsule · 240 servings · $0.07/serving

73 / 100Good

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
91
Safety
80
Final score
73/100

Ingredients (1)

Iron

100%

Dose

18 mg

Target

15–45 mg

Form

Premium

Other Ingredients (6)

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.

Rice FlourFiller

Rice-based ingredients carry risk of inorganic arsenic contamination (FDA and Consumer Reports). Rice accumulates arsenic from soil at higher rates than other grains. Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Magnesium StearateLubricant

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

Citric AcidAcidulant

Natural acid derived from citrus fruits

HypromelloseCapsule

Plant-derived capsule material from cellulose

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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.