Iron Complex by NOW

If your Ferritin (the protein that stores iron) or Hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells) is low, iron bisglycinate is a gentle way to replete without the usual constipation. It fits heavy menstrual bleeders, vegetarians and vegans, postpartum adults, frequent blood donors, endurance athletes, and anyone with low energy tied to iron labs. If your deficiency is significant or ongoing blood loss continues, you’ll likely need higher-dose iron or clinician-guided therapy first, then step down to this daily maintenance.

Ferrochel iron bisglycinate is iron bound to two glycine amino acids, which protects it from binding to food and makes it easier on the gut. The 27 mg dose feeds hemoglobin building to improve oxygen delivery, while vitamin C increases iron absorption in the small intestine. Folate and vitamin B12 support red cell formation alongside iron. The botanicals (dong quai and red raspberry leaf) are included for menstrual comfort, though their effects are milder and not a substitute for correcting low iron stores.

Take one tablet daily with a meal as NOW suggests. Absorption is highest away from calcium, coffee, tea, and high‑fiber bran, so pick a meal without those. Many clinicians prefer morning or mid‑afternoon. If your stomach is sensitive, food is fine, and this form stays gentle. Recheck Ferritin and Hemoglobin within 8 to 12 weeks; energy often improves sooner, while iron stores usually take a few months to rebuild. For established deficiency, alternate‑day higher dosing may be advised by your clinician.

Avoid iron if you have iron overload conditions like hemochromatosis, repeated transfusions, or thalassemia, or if your Ferritin is already high. Dong quai can increase bleeding risk, so skip if you use blood thinners like warfarin, apixaban, or rivaroxaban, or if you have hormone‑sensitive cancers. Pregnancy: avoid dong quai; ask your obstetric clinician before use. Iron binds certain meds—separate by several hours from levothyroxine, doxycycline, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, and osteoporosis drugs.