THORNE Advanced Iron Complex Capsules

Overview

Thorne's Advanced Iron Complex pairs chelated elemental iron with folate and B and C vitamins in a 60 capsule bottle, formulated for people needing broader blood support rather than iron alone. It is free of gluten, dairy and soy.

Combining iron with folate and B vitamins reflects how the body actually uses these nutrients together for red blood cell production, rather than iron being effective in isolation. The chelated form is included specifically to reduce the digestive discomfort common with standard iron supplements.

• Chelated elemental iron complex
• Folate and B and C vitamins included
• Gluten, dairy and soy free
• 60 capsules

Who it's for

Fits people whose healthcare provider has recommended iron supplementation, especially those who have had trouble tolerating standard iron pills. Not a general-purpose multivitamin, and iron supplementation without a diagnosed need can cause its own problems.

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Performance notes

Chelating iron to an amino acid, as this formula does, is intended to improve absorption and reduce the gut irritation that plain ferrous sulfate often causes. Folate and B vitamins are included because they work alongside iron in the body's red blood cell production process, which is the basis for calling this a blood support formula.

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