Thorne Research Ferrasorb Description
- Bioavailable Iron with Essential Nutrients
- Iron and Essential B Vitamins and Vitamin C in a Complete Blood-Building Formula
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Soy Free
Ferrasorb provides iron in chelated form for optimal absorption, plus the active forms of folate and vitamins B6 and B12 - essential for blood-building - and vitamin C to enhance iron's absorption.
An easy to swallow pill that combines 36 mg of well-absorbed iron bisglycinate with active forms of folate and vitamins B6, B12 along with vitamin C to optimize iron absorption.
Key Ingredients
5-MTHF
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Iron Bisglycinate
Iron is essential to the formation and function of healthy red blood cells. An adequate amount of iron in the diet 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 certain populations are deficient in iron.
Individuals who are prone to be iron or B vitamin deficient include:
• Women of menstruating age
• Individuals who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet
• Older individuals and others who tend to have less stomach acid
• Individuals who have undergone gastric bypass surgery
• Those who have intestinal conditions that affect nutrient absorption
• Individuals with an autoimmune disorder
Signs of an iron deficiency:
• Fatigue or weakness
• Shortness of breath
• Pale skin
• Cold hands and feet
• Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
• Changes in menstrual cycles
• Decreased athletic performance
Iron is difficult for the body to absorb, and supplementing with conventional forms of iron, including ferrous sulfate, can cause gastrointestinal side effects – such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and dark-colored stools. Thorne's Ferrasorb contains iron reacted with glycine to enhance its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, thus helping to decrease the typical side effects of iron supplementation.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | 15 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) | 5 mg | 294% |
| Folate (400 mcg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) | 667 mcg DFE | 167% |
| Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 300 mcg | 12,500% |
| Iron (as Ferrochel® Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate) | 36 mg | 200% |
If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or a poison control center immediately.
