Iron Bisglycinate 60 Capsules

An optimal delivery format for iron, which is essential for healthy red blood cells. Resists fatigue and other effects of iron deficiency in women, athletes, and others. NSF Certified for Sport

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

Because an athlete needs to know that his or her supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of more than 200 substances banned by many major athletic organizations, including stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, and masking agents.