Vitron-C Iron Supplement, Once Daily, High Potency Iron Plus Vitamin C, Dye Free Tablets, 60 Count

Seems potent, and occasional burps not “disgusting” as expected

I was seriously freaked out by the reviews that described "disgusting" burps. Like, you know those burps that you get when you've eaten some bad food and you're inevitably going to throw up? That truly disgusting burp that tastes like rotten eggs in your mouth? That's what I was expecting. So when I burped for the first time after taking these pills and sensed a faint metallic taste, I was so relieved! So they're not that disgusting, in my opinion anyway, but I can imagine how they would be annoying day in and day out. You should be able to avoid them by taking the pill before bed. Alternatively, you can take the pill on an empty stomach, possibly endure some burps for an hour or two, and then eat. You can also take the pill with food but just be aware that you will be dramatically reducing the amount of iron that can be absorbed. Having said all that, this pill seems pretty potent and the vitamin C is both necessary and convenient for me. I have some stomach upset but that's par for the course. I've taken "gentle iron" supplements before which had zero side effects but clearly didn't provide as much iron as I needed. I have not been anemic in a long time, my blood iron and hemoglobin and rest of CBC always look normal, but a couple months ago my nurse thought to request a ferritin analysis. My iron stores were in the single digits (~5 ng/mL). I will update my review with the results of my next blood draw in a month or two! *** Edit (02/09/2019): My ferritin score went up to 17 ng/mL last month, so I will continue taking these and update again when that number hopefully increases even more. However, one of my nurses told me that taking an iron supplement every other day can be more effective than taking one every single day. I looked up a few studies, and this actually seems to be true. Get more bang for your buck and save yourself some tummy trouble. :

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If only I could give ten stars…

In November of 2014, I finally stopped cursing my very existence and pretty much demanded a dermatology consult for the increasing hair loss and painful scalp after over a year of continuous weakness and breakage. She checked my ferritin. It was 8.3. Once I looked up what ferritin was, I was Shocked and, then, even more aware of my foot pain, lack of energy, shortness of breath over moderate distances and non-obese leg weakness going up one Flight of stairs! I immediately jumped on Amazon to look up iron supplements - the One supplement that I wasn't taking in an effort to regrow my hair. Understanding How I became so devastatingly iron deficient, I guess I'll never will. What I Do know is that Vitron C has saved me from even more devastating effects to come. Taking two pills a day, after learning how to take iron appropriately, my ferritin went up to 18.2 within a month. In four months, 33.3. Got it checked yesterday out of mourning for the slow, inconsistent hair regrowth: It's up to 118.8. All the pain and weakness, I should say, is long gone. I sit here shocked and amazed and eternally grateful for Vitron C's overwhelming ability to single-handedly return me to health! All benefit with no bowel side effects for me in the least. I'll be taking them until they stop making them or unless my levels start to top out. These have got to be the best iron supplements, WITH the vitamin C, on the market today

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Effective at Reversing Iron Deficiency; Mild Side Effects

I started taking these several months ago to correct an iron deficiency. Within a few weeks, I noticed my stamina during exercise had increased, and I felt less light headed when standing up. A few weeks later, I realized that the dark circles around my eyes, which I hadn't initially connected to the deficiency, were gone. I'm also noticing some hair loss reversing itself. Prior to taking the supplement, my nails had horizontal ridges in them associated with malnutrition. As you can see in the photo, the new nail growth does not have these ridges! A CBC test confirmed my RBC count is now in the normal range. It is important to take the pills on an empty stomach and to wait to eat again in order to maximize absorption. This can be a pain if you're a snacker like me. The worst side effects I have experienced are some unpleasant tasting burps and occasional, mild nausea. I have an extremely sensitive stomach, so I was surprised that these did not affect me worse than they did. Overall, I'm very pleased, and recommend these supplements to anyone seeking to address an iron deficiency

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The Best Iron Supplement yet!

I suffer from anemia due to heavy cycles. I definitely don't want the anemia getting worse so I always have to take iron pills. I have tried numerous brands of iron supplements and they have all made me, nauseous, constipated and sometimes even vomit! I have a large meal and then take the pills, plus increased my water, fruits and veggie intake, but nothing helped until now. The pharmacist at my local pharmacy recommended this brand once I told him that all others usually make me sick. He told me that sometimes the fillers used in the pill can irritate the stomach and then he suggested Vitron-C. He said it's a bit more costly than many of the others, but it is well worth it; he doesn't get complaints. I was excited to see that Vitamin C is included because that helped me to eliminate the additional Vit C I had to take with the others. Ladies and Gents, I can say with all certainty, Vitron-C works! I have been using it now for one month, because I take 2 pills daily, and I feel amazing!!!!! No more, shortness of breath, head fog, fatigue and sluggishness. I am so happy because I can actually start working out again! I gained sooooo much weight because I was pretty much in bed sleeping all the time. I couldn't keep my eyes open. I also walked extremely slow because I was basically gasping for air! How awful this anemia thing can really be! I was so anemic I had a transfusion despite me wanting one. My iron levels were so low, my doctor told me I will die if I don't have a transfusion A.S.A.P. (that same day)! So transfusion it was and then another manhunt for the right type of iron supplement. Well my search has come to a successful end! Thank God! Vitron-C is a life saver! No more nausea, constipation, vomiting and most of all........NO MORE ANEMIA!!!!! UPDATE: 10.28.2015 This is still a great supplement, but sometimes I get pill burp. That's when you burp and you taste the pill in your mouth. We all know iron doesn't taste good at all! Yuck! Anyway, to avoid this I take a chewable Vit C with the iron and then I have no issues. Vit C helps in the absorption of the iron. Wishing you all the best and God bless

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The only iron I've been able to digest so far without throwing up.

TL; DR: I would recommend this supplement to anyone who deals with low iron but has a sensitive stomach as well, qnd cannot fully tolerate the brown liquid forms or their taste. This stuff has made a world of difference and I hope it continues to improve itself and the lives of others. Full version: Like most women, I've been anemic for as long as I can recall. My iron issues have extended to thinning hair, brittle nails, fatigue, etc; none of which are fun. I got away with livable iron deficiencies in my 20s, but now in my mid 30s, not only have these issues increased, but my fatigue and brain fog began to became disruptive to the point of exasperating attention issues, including memory and information retention, dizziness, etc; making a solution a must. Moving forward, I've tried several forms of iron ranging from the classic SSS Tonic to various liquid iron drops. Without fail, I'd always vomit, and not any small event, but an aggressive form of vomiting with after effects that took 2 or 3 hours to pass. I struggled with taking iron before eating for the most absorption, making the vomiting reaction that much more painful on an empty stomach. Even worse, sublingual drops temporarily dyed the bottom of my teeth black and took about 3 weeks to go away after discontinued use. Previous experiences with iron left me absolutely frustrated, until I came across this form of elemental iron from Vitron. Not only can I take this iron on an empty stomach, butI can continue on with my day, meaning I can go several hours before having to eat. I used to stress about planning my iron intake strategically around a fasting or OMAD lifestyle, but this iron eases that issue entirely. If I don't want to eat for another three hours, I can do that. If I want to take it an hour before consuming black coffee without any iron absorption or digestive issues, I can do that. It took a couple of days for my system to get completey used to the tablets, but nothing about these vitamins has been difficult and I find that remarkable considering how harsh iron is as a mineral and how negative the iron supplement experience has been on my system in the past. I guess the only thing to consider with this type of supplement is that, as far as I've read, elemental iron is the least effective in terms of substantially boosting your iron count,and the least easily absorbed. This doesn't mean that it doesn't work well, but rather, means it may not work as fast at boosting your numbers as other forms of high potency iron, and the iron may not absorb as easily, making it even more important that this form of iron be taken on an empty stomach and with additional quality vitamin c if possible. That said, this stuff definitely works and it took about 3 weeks of use for me to feel the improvements. Not only do they help me to stay regular, but my brain fog has cleared, my focus is better, and my energy levels have gradually improved. I take B12 and iodine as well which have also helped. Changes may be difficult to notice while you're getting used to the supplements, but go a few days without them and you'll see the difference. I would recommend this supplement to anyone who deals with low iron but has a sensitive stomach as well, qnd cannot fully tolerate the brown liquid forms or their taste. This stuff has made a world of difference and I hope it continues to improve itself and the lives of others

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Raising my ferritin, feeling less like death!

A few months ago my ferritin level was at 6 and I thought I was going to die. I experienced a variety of symptoms including vertigo, fatigue, tinnitus, depression, anxiety, POTS, heart palpitations, racing heart, etc. My doctor recommended I supplement with iron. I tried a few that ROCKED my stomach, others gave me migraines. Then I stumbled upon Vitron-C. It's far more tolerable than other iron supplements I'd tried and has brought my ferritin up to 21, which is helping many of my symptoms improve. **update: Now my ferritin is up to 36 and am still very happy with this supplement. I am finally starting to feel normal again!!! Out of the five iron supplements I've tried, this one is by far the best

39 persons found it helpful

Easy on tummy, no constipation side effects

I have to take these for my low iron. The Spring Valley brand you get at Walmart is awful. Get ready this will be blunt and to the point. They upset my stomach leaving me nauseous. If I don't eat when taking them I will puke. They leave you constaped, and poo like tar. When you do go you can't get it off your butt. So got these. They can be taken on empty stomach and DONT upset your tummy. They do NOT leave you constapted. And it has vitamin c which helps your body absord the iron better. It help keep my iron levels the same. No bad taste to the pills and easy to swallow. However mine still needs to be elevated more. So doc up it to 2x a day. I have noticed somewhat of harder time with bathroom. So I would suggest stool softener if you are like me and have to increase to 2x a day

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Will buy again….and again…and again

I can honestly say that it did not take even a full month to see a change. I had been suffering from significant hair loss and I'm only 30. I made the push to see my doctor, even during the stressful COVID time, because I needed answers. I had blood test which showed that I was considered anemic. The doctor instructed me to start 325mgs of Iron once a day with vitamin C. This was perfect! I am on week 3 of these supplements and OMG...my hair stopped falling out in clumps. I also stopped day-napping because it has restored my energy significantly. I will continue to use this supplement dailyfor as long as I need to. Make sure you take on an empty stomach in the morning and wait an hour before you eat. The burps are terrible but temporary. Once you eat, they go away. Just avoid burping while wearing your mask. You will regret it...lo

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Iron, without that metallic taste

According to my most recent blood test, my iron was running low. My doctor recommended this product to boost my iron. If I had any friends, I could tell them that I am now pumping iron. Truthfully, how the heck would I know about the absorbency or the flavor. It's a dang little pill that's easy to swallow. I guess I will know if it's working when I take my next blood test in a year. Meantime, I hope the iron doesn't make me too heavy to get out of bed. I did notice that some light metal objects are flying through the air and sticking to me. My magnetic personality has taken a quantum leap forward. My only problem is those annoying metal detectors. Harry Potter would be jealous of the security people's wand

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Ladies! Ladies! Ladies we need this.

I have always had an issue absorbing iron and was always cold. I did some research and discovered that taking vitamin C with iron helps your body to absorb the iron much better in your colon. So I read the reviews on other products and decided to give this one a try.... This is my second bottle and I am doing very well. I am not as cold as I use to be, I have energy. I advise/encourage my friends to start taking iron with vitamin C (especially us ladies). I take mine before bed so that when I wake in the morning my body won't be expelling the iron. I realize that taking it during the day is not beneficial to me, at night my body is not using the iron but storing it instead... This is what works for me. PS don't take this at 7pm you will never sleep, vitamin c gives you energy. I take it when I am actually in bed about to go to sleep

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