Alpha Base® Capsules with Iron by Ortho Molecular Products

This is built for adults who want a comprehensive multivitamin with iron and whose Ferritin (the iron storage marker) trends low or whose CBC (complete blood count) shows low-normal hemoglobin. It fits menstruating women, plant‑forward eaters with light red‑meat intake, and endurance athletes with foot‑strike losses. If your Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy is in the lower range, the included D3 helps with maintenance. If your Ferritin is high, choose the iron‑free version instead.

The iron is ferrous bisglycinate, a chelated form that’s gentler on the gut and better absorbed than basic ferrous sulfate. Folate is Quatrefolic methylfolate, which bypasses common MTHFR enzyme slow variants and helps normalize Homocysteine (a methylation byproduct tied to B‑vitamin status). B12 is methylcobalamin for active use. Vitamin K2 MK‑7 pairs with D3 to direct calcium into bone. Magnesium glycinate and malate are well‑tolerated forms that aid muscle function and regularity. Chromium polynicotinate supports insulin signaling, relevant if fasting insulin runs high.

Take 4 capsules daily with food; many people do 2 with breakfast and 2 with dinner to improve tolerance. Pair with a meal that contains some fat to absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K. Coffee and tea reduce iron absorption, so separate by 60–90 minutes. If your gut is sensitive, start with 2 capsules for a week, then move to the full dose within 1 to 2 weeks.

If your Ferritin is elevated, or you have hemochromatosis (a condition of iron overload), avoid added iron. Separate iron and calcium/magnesium from levothyroxine by 4 hours, and from certain antibiotics (tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones) by at least 2 hours. Warfarin users should not add vitamin K without clinician guidance. If you need a prenatal, use a dedicated prenatal formula; this is a general multi, not tailored to pregnancy.