I have anemia. What’s the difference between Solgar iron supplements and other popular brands?

If you have anemia, it’s important not just to take iron, but to choose a form that is well-absorbed and causes minimal side effects.

How Solgar is different:
Solgar offers Gentle Iron (iron bisglycinate), a chelated form of iron that:

Is gentler on the stomach and does not cause nausea or constipation;

Is better absorbed by the body compared to iron sulfate or gluconate;

Does not discolor the stool or irritate the digestive tract lining.

Compared to other forms:

Iron sulfate (e.g., in Feroplex or Ferrum Lek) is cheaper but often causes side effects;

Iron fumarate is fairly well absorbed but may cause constipation;

Iron polymaltose (in Maltofer) is gentle but acts slowly.

Additional advantages of Solgar:

Includes vitamin C or B12 (depending on the product) to improve absorption;

Free from gluten, artificial colorants, and sugars;

Vegan-friendly in most formulations.

📌 For maximum effectiveness in anemia, iron should be taken on an empty stomach or with vitamin C, while avoiding calcium at the same time.

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