Thorne Iron Bisglycinate 60 Capsules

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 Recommended Use or Purpose (Adults):
A factor in the maintenance of good health. Helps form red blood cells and helps in their proper function.

Recommended Dose (Adults):
Take 1 capsule daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner. Take with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications. Risk Information:
Keep out of reach of children. There is enough drug (iron) in this package to seriously harm a child.

Do not use if security seal inside the cap is broken. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.