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# 28.8mg whole food iron per 2 capsules RAW Organic Fruit & Veggie Blend Probiotic & enzyme digestive support Vitamin Code Healthy Blood Iron Supplement, 60 Capsules

**Brand:** garden of life
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## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your energy & vitality with nature’s purest iron support!

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- **What is this?** Vitamin Code Healthy Blood Iron Supplement, 60 Capsules by garden of life
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## Key Features

- • **Clean & Certified:** Non-GMO, NSF Gluten-Free, Vegan, no synthetic fillers or artificial additives
- • **Gentle Iron Boost:** 28.8mg non-binding iron with vitamins B6, B12 & C for optimal absorption and energy
- • **Gut-Friendly Formula:** RAW probiotics and enzymes enhance digestion and nutrient uptake
- • **Whole Food Powerhouse:** Includes 17 organic veggies & 75 trace minerals for natural cofactors & antioxidants
- • **Effortless Daily Wellness:** One capsule daily, with or without food, or mix in your favorite drink for convenience

## Overview

Garden of Life Vitamin Code Healthy Blood delivers 28.8mg of whole food iron per two vegan capsules, enhanced with vitamins B6, B12, and C to support red blood cell formation, energy metabolism, and healthy circulation. Featuring a RAW organic fruit and vegetable blend plus probiotics and digestive enzymes, this clean, non-GMO, gluten-free formula promotes optimal absorption and gut health. Designed for daily use, it offers gentle, effective iron supplementation without synthetic fillers or artificial ingredients.

## Description

Designed for health‑conscious adults seeking gentle on the stomach iron support, Garden of Life Vitamin Code Healthy Blood provides 28.8mg of iron per 2 capsules alongside vitamins C, B6, and B12 to support absorption, red blood cell formation, and healthy hemoglobin levels.* This essential iron vitamin blend supports energy metabolism, healthy blood circulation, and normal homocysteine metabolism, helping maintain vitality and skin health.* The formula also includes a blend of RAW probiotics and enzymes to promote digestive support.* Made from whole food ingredients including a blend of 17 organically grown vegetables and 75 ancient soil‑based trace minerals, this iron supplement delivers naturally occurring cofactors and antioxidants. Garden of Life Vitamin Code Healthy Blood is Non-GMO Project Verified, NSF Certified Gluten-Free, Vegan, and made without synthetic binders, fillers, artificial colors or sweeteners. Adults take 1 capsule daily, with or without food, or open the capsule and mix with water or juice for a convenient iron supplement.* *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.

Review: Also contains 100% Folate -- not folic acid - [+] THE REVIEW This is a great product. What I found amazing is that it also contains 400 mcg of Folate (not folic acid) 100% daily allowance. This is important because it is almost impossible to get Folate as a supplement. The Folate is produced as part of the whole food process in creating the supplement. This is a great bonus!! Taking too much folic acid can be harmful because the body needs to convert folic acid to Folate. Folate, on the other hand, is what is found in foods and it is what our bodies metabolize. As we age, our body converts less folic acid to Folate thereby leaving more folic acid in the body. As the folic acid builds up, it can cause problems of its own (google it). Therefore, especially if you are getting older, pay attention to how much folic acid you consume through supplements. Because this is Folate, it is already in the natural form that would be ingested as with any foods we eat. Great product for Iron, but also great product for Folate!!! This is just one example of why GOL is a superior company for supplements. Note: I am confident the Folate is derived from the whole food process and not "Folate (as Folic Acid)" as you will see on other supplements. But, I wanted to confirm it, so I call GOL product support and the representative I talked to said that their science team did verify the Folate is the natural form of Folate being produced from the whole food process (i.e., not synthetic Folic Acid being added as Folate). [+] WHAT MAKES A GOOD IRON SUPPLEMENT? We've heard about nutrition being more "bioavailable." For example, coenzymed vitamins are in a form that is ready for cells to use which makes it more bioavailable. Minerals are chelated in advance to allow them to be absorbed through the intestinal wall which makes them more bioavailable. So what makes iron more bioavailable? Well, I figured this out and the answer is small particle size. You see, I found out that a very, very small amount of iron is used within the hemoglobin structure (i.e., the red blood cell). In fact, this structure is composed of four polypeptide chains with each chain containing only 1 atom of iron meaning 4 iron atoms is all that is needed to make one red blood cell. Yep, you read that right - 4 atoms. So, knowing that, what makes iron more bioavailable is small particle size. The smaller the particle size, the more surface area that is available for "an atom" of iron to be pealed off the "chuck" of iron (in relative terms even a small shaving of iron is a huge chunk when we are only talking about 1 atom). This is why I believe GOL to have a superior iron supplement. Because GOL uses a whole food process, only the smaller particles of iron are picked up by the cells (in the whole food process when creating the supplement) because it makes sense that a cell can't absorb large particles. When the supplement is digested in the human GI tract, the particles of iron are at the "right" size for bioavailable consumption. Then single atoms are pealed away to be available to be used in creating red blood cells. For iron, bioavailability is all about physics. The smaller the particle size, the more surface area available to peel off single iron atoms. I also suspect the smaller iron particle size is why this product is less likely to upset the stomach because there is less "left over" iron for your body to expel after single atoms are pealed away. [+] IRON ABSORPTION (8/1/2018 update) I talked to Lee, the garden of life representative. The GOL iron in this supplement is non-heme iron in the form of Ferrous Sulfate. This typically has an absorption rate of 2-20%; however, GOL reports that combining the iron in a whole food process increases the absorption such that it is possible to absorb the full 120%. For example, I have read that digesting Iron with Vitamin C can increase Iron absorption by 30%. Note that each person's absorption rate will vary; for example, a person with Iron deficiency will absorb more Iron than someone not deficient. Therefore, it would be virtually impossible to state the actual absorption of the product for any one individual. GOL states that they provide the constituents to maximize Iron absorption up to the 120%. I did some searching about this subject, and there is little specific information on how the non-heme iron actually gets absorbed. I suspect that it acts similar to other minerals in that it needs to bind to a substance to be pulled across the intestinal wall much like other minerals that need to be chelated to amino acids to be absorbed. The iron in this product is Ferrous Sulfate, which is ionic (meaning it needs an electron). Vitamin C has an extra electron. Normally this extra electron is pulled from the Vitamin C when it is acting as an antioxidant. However, I suspect that this extra electron binds it to the ionic Ferrous Sulfate Iron. When the Vitamin C gets absorbed, so does the iron. I suspect this is why Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron, but it's just a guess on my part. [+] HEME vs. NON-MEME IRON (8/1/2018 update) Heme Iron is found in meat/animal products. This type of iron is already is already bound to a protein, which makes it easier to be absorbed by the small intestine. Because it is found in animal tissue, the iron is already broken down to a single atom (i.e., the animal that digested the non-heme iron did the work of breaking down the iron into a single atom to be used). Non-heme iron is found in plants, and is considered elemental iron. The body has the ability to regulate the absorption of non-heme iron better than heme iron; therefore, for most people, it would be safer to digest a plant based non-heme iron, which is what this product contains. [+] GOL MAKES ANOTHER GOOD IRON SUPPLEMENT: Garden of Life makes another good iron supplement in addition to this one. It is Garden of Life Iron Complex - Vitamin Code Raw Iron Whole Food Vitamin Supplement, Vegan, 30 Capsules . This iron complex has 22 mg of iron with a serving size of 1 capsule. It also has more Vitamin B12 with 500 mcg 8330% DV. So, if you prefer to take only 1 capsule instead of 2 and 22 mg (120% DV) is sufficient or you want a little more B12 with your iron supplement, then this product is also a good choice. If you found this review helpful and clicked the helpful button, you might also find the review I wrote for this product helpful as well. Too much? :) [+] A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: 6/22/2017 update This is a personal experience that attests to this product's quality. I have had a condition for years in which my liver causes me discomfort. For some reason beet juice would correct it, at least for a while. I eventually put 2 and 2 together and figured out what might be affecting my liver are low iron levels since beet juice (freshly made) is a good source of iron, and I already have been tested and do have low iron levels (on the low side but still within the normal range). I then started taking this supplement along with Alpha Lipoic Acid and Milk Thistle (which help with liver regeneration). When I add this iron supplement to these other supplements, I notice a difference in how fast I recover from a liver episode. Remember that this is all anecdotal. My point is not to provide proof; rather, to give an experience that maybe might allow someone else to use this information to their benefit if they also have liver issues. Because I notice a difference when I take this product, I at least know the iron is being absorbed properly when I take it. I hope this helps someone. [+] FOLIC ACID vs. FOLATE: 7/9/2017 update I also wanted to add a note about Folate vs. folic acid. Folic acid is not found in nature; it is made synthetically. Our bodies convert Folic Acid to Folate. I think the issue is not the product of the conversion (i.e., the conversion yields the same Folate molecule structure), but whether all of the Folic Acid IS getting converted. Because Folic Acid is synthetic, whatever does not get converted then needs to be flushed out of the body. So, there is an intake process, a conversion process, and a flushing process all going on at the same time. If the conversion process does not keep up with the intake process, then too much Folic Acid can build up in the system. This is primarily why there is an upper limit for Folic Acid as noted of this government fact sheet: "Folate that is naturally present in food is not harmful. Folic acid in supplements and fortified foods, however, should not be consumed in amounts above the upper limit, unless recommended by a health care provider" (Source1, Can folate be harmful?). As a person focused on nutrition, I look at all the ingredients listed on my supplements. The problem is that you would be surprised at how many supplements "sneak" Folic Acid into their supplement. For example: I take a Methyl B-12. The 5,000 mcg formula includes Folic Acid (100% Daily Value), but the 1,000 and 10,000 mcg formulas do not. Therefore, I take the 10,000 mcg not because I need the extra 5,000 mcg, but because 1,000 is too low and I don't want the extra Folic Acid in the 5,000 mcg formula. It is surprising how many foods and supplements include Folic Acid. It is therefore not surprising that this over abundance of Folic Acid in the foods and supplements we ingest might be causing some problems as noted in some studies on the web. With Folate, there is no issue because it is a "B" vitamin which is water soluble ("B" vitamins flush very easily out of the body). Now you might then ask, why doesn't Folic Acid flush as easily. I don't know, but I would suspect that it is because Folic Acid is not a "true" B-vitamin (remember, it is created or synthesized in a lab and then "converted" into a B-vitamin). I hope this helps. [+] BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES - High in iron: 9/5/2017 update I now take Blackstrap Molasses along with this product. Blackstrap Molasses has 20% iron in one tablespoon. This helps supplement the iron with more bio-available iron from a natural food source. Start out taking only a teaspoon because it can be a little overpowering (i.e., on the sweet side). After you do that for a couple of days, you should be able to increase to a tablespoon without any issues. I take one tablespoon in the morning. This is the product I would recommend: Plantation Blackstrap Molasses, Organic, 15 oz (Pack of 2) [+] KEEPING MY IRON LEVELS UP: 10/6/2017 update I have been taking both Vitamin Code Healthy Iron and Blackstrap Molasses, and I feel the combination of the two really helps my iron levels. When I stop taking these, my liver symptoms return. Then I start taking both, and my liver symptoms clear up again. This has happened multiple times, so it seems clear these two correlative events are linked. [+] FOODS THAT INHIBIT IRON ABSORPTION: 5/11/2018 update Since the whole point of taking iron is to have it be absorbed into your body, I thought it would be nice to know foods that inhibit iron absorption. I checked out Live Strong and thought I would list the foods they report as being iron inhibitors: - Eggs - contains phosvitin, which binds iron together thereby preventing absorption. - Calcium-rich Foods - Does not affect absorption if less than 50 mg; 300 to 600 mg taken daily can inhibit iron absorption. - Oxalate-rich Foods - Commonly found in tea. So if you are a heavy tea drinker, do not combine with foods or supplements. - Polyphenol-rich Foods - Primarily cocoa and coffee. Cocoa can inhibit up to 90 percent, and coffee up to 60 percent. - Walnuts - contain phytates that can inhibit iron. Now take this all with a grain of salt (nope, salt doesn't inhibit iron). I personally wouldn't stop eating these foods just to get more iron absorption. I would use it more as a guideline such as if you are a heavy tea or coffee drinking then maybe not a good idea to take this supplement while drinking coffee all day long to stay awake at work. I would suggest to take this supplement right before bedtime since that is when your meal has mostly been digested (of course not with a calcium supplement). This is all just information to be used with some common sense when reviewing daily eating and supplement intake habits. It is good to note that even though these foods might prevent iron absorption, the information is not very specific meaning they don't say how much of a food is needed to impact absorption (except for the calcium). I hope this helps. It helped me since I do drink tea heavily at times. GIVE Reviews - this is my standard for writing reviews - thank you for clicking the helpful button! [G]enuine - This is a review that is honest, trustworthy with no reason other than to help people in the desertcart family. [I]nformational - This review needs to provide information related to this product in a concise matter. 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Review: The multivitamin assistant!!! - When I tell you this pill is the best to take, to boost your multivitamin effectiveness, don't take together space apart. My energy shot through the roof, loved it, I can tell my iron levels got better, warmth return to my hands and feet with no fatigue. Very easy to swallow. Love the digestive enzymes to, even if you don't take with food, if you have gas/indigestion the enzymes will take away. Im about to get some more!!!

## Features

- GENTLE ON THE STOMACH IRON SUPPORT: Two capsules provide 28.8mg of whole food, non-binding iron with vitamins C, B6, and B12 to support red blood cell formation, cellular energy support, hemoglobin levels, and healthy circulation for daily wellness*
- RAW VEGGIE & MINERAL BLEND: Garden of Life Vitamin Code iron supplement includes a RAW Organic Fruit & Vegetable Blend delivering cofactors, antioxidants, and whole food nutrients
- DIGESTIVE SUPPORT WITH PROBIOTICS: This supplement features a RAW probiotic and enzyme blend including L bulgaricus and digestive enzymes such as lipase and protease to support digestive comfort, nutrient absorption, and gut health*
- CLEAN & CERTIFIED: Non-GMO Project Verified, NSF Certified Gluten-Free, Vegan, and RAW, made without unnecessary synthetic binders, fillers, artificial sweeteners, or colors
- EASY DAILY SUPPORT: Adults take 1 capsule daily, with or without food, or open the capsule and mix with water or juice for convenient iron supplement support

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0098U0QWA |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Allergen Information | Gluten Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,802 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #35 in Iron Mineral Supplements #643 in Diet & Sports Nutrition #767 in Sales & Deals |
| Brand | Garden of Life |
| Brand Name | Garden of Life |
| Color | No Color |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 7,516 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Gluten Free, Vegan |
| Dosage Form | Capsule |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00658010116541 |
| Item Dimensions | 2.32 x 2.32 x 4.16 inches |
| Item Form | Capsule |
| Item Highlight | Whole Food Iron Pills with Vitamins B6, B12, C, Probiotics, Digestive & Cellular Energy Support, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO |
| Item Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Manufacturer | Garden of Life |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 102009 |
| Material Type Free | Gluten Free,Dairy Free |
| Model Name | Garden of Life Health Blood Capsules |
| Model Number | 102009 |
| Number of Items | 60 |
| Package Size Name | 60 Vegan Capsules |
| Primary Supplement Type | Iron |
| Product Benefits | Energy Management,Digestive Health Support,Metabolism Improvement |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Iron Supplement with Vitamin B & C |
| Special Ingredients | Probiotic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Iron Supplement with Vitamin B & C |
| Total Servings Per Container | 30 |
| UPC | 658010116541 |
| Unit Count | 60 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Garden of Life
- **Diet Type:** Gluten Free, Vegan
- **Flavor:** Unflavored
- **Item Form:** Capsule
- **Item Weight:** 0.1 kg
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 2.32 x 2.32 x 4.16 inches
- **Primary Supplement Type:** Iron
- **Product Benefits:** Energy Management,Digestive Health Support,Metabolism Improvement
- **Special Ingredients:** Probiotic
- **Unit Count:** 60 Count

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the primary difference between the "health blood" product and garden of life's other product - "raw iron"?**
A: Both products provide gentle, Whole Food Iron, but the main difference between our Vitamin Code Healthy Blood and RAW Iron is that Healthy Blood provides 28 mg of Iron per 2-Capsule Serving, while the RAW Iron provides 22 mg of Iron per 1-Capsule Serving. 

While we recommend speaking with your healthcare provider about this and all supplement use (especially if you have a specific medical condition), below is some additional information to help you decide which product may be right for you: 
                      
VITAMIN CODE HEALTHY BLOOD
- Product Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/product/B0098U0QWA
- Serving Size: 2 Capsules 
- Available Sizes: 60-Count  
- 28 mg gentle, non-binding Iron per Serving 
- 400 mcg Folate, 5 mg Vitamin B6, 45 mcg Vitamin B12 & 60 mg Vitamin C to promote Iron absorption 
- Also Includes a Trace Mineral Blend (Raw Organic Spirulina, Raw Organic Cracked Wall Chlorella & Ancient Peat) 
- 500 Million CFU of Probiotics plus Enzymes to support healthy digestion 
- Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Vegan, RAW, Certified Kosher and Gluten Free 

VITAMIN CODE RAW IRON 
- Product Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00280M13O 
- Serving Size: 1 Capsule 
- Available Sizes: 30-Count 
- 22 mg non-constipating Iron per Serving 
- 400 mcg Folate, 500 mcg Vitamin B12 & 25 mg Vitamin C to promote Iron absorption 
- 500 Million CFU of Probiotics plus Enzymes to support healthy digestion
- Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Vegan, RAW, Certified Kosher and Gluten Free

Hope this clarifies.
In Health,
Erin M.
Garden of Life

**Q: Which type of iron is in the pills (i.e. heme)?  I have not found that on the label.**
A: The Vitamin Code Healthy Blood is non-heme. Non-heme is the type of iron found in plants. Our Healthy Blood provides RAW, 
whole food iron that has been clinically shown to be gentle on the stomach and non-binding. 

Along with RAW vitamins B6, B12 and Folate, plus RAW vitamin C to help support cellular transport, absorption and metabolism of these essential nutrients.

Hope this Helps.
In Health,
Erin M.
Garden of Life

**Q: I'm now that person. Are these gluten free?**
A: Yes, our Vitamin Code Healthy Blood is tested and labeled as Gluten Free. 

This product is also Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Vegan, RAW and Kosher. 

I hope this helps! :) 
Thanks,
Noelle K. 
Garden of Life

**Q: Why don't you list the ingredients on Amazon?**
A: I found out Nestle’ bought out this company. I no longer buy their products because of this.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Also contains 100% Folate -- not folic acid
*by G***S on June 18, 2017*

[+] THE REVIEW This is a great product. What I found amazing is that it also contains 400 mcg of Folate (not folic acid) 100% daily allowance. This is important because it is almost impossible to get Folate as a supplement. The Folate is produced as part of the whole food process in creating the supplement. This is a great bonus!! Taking too much folic acid can be harmful because the body needs to convert folic acid to Folate. Folate, on the other hand, is what is found in foods and it is what our bodies metabolize. As we age, our body converts less folic acid to Folate thereby leaving more folic acid in the body. As the folic acid builds up, it can cause problems of its own (google it). Therefore, especially if you are getting older, pay attention to how much folic acid you consume through supplements. Because this is Folate, it is already in the natural form that would be ingested as with any foods we eat. Great product for Iron, but also great product for Folate!!! This is just one example of why GOL is a superior company for supplements. Note: I am confident the Folate is derived from the whole food process and not "Folate (as Folic Acid)" as you will see on other supplements. But, I wanted to confirm it, so I call GOL product support and the representative I talked to said that their science team did verify the Folate is the natural form of Folate being produced from the whole food process (i.e., not synthetic Folic Acid being added as Folate). [+] WHAT MAKES A GOOD IRON SUPPLEMENT? We've heard about nutrition being more "bioavailable." For example, coenzymed vitamins are in a form that is ready for cells to use which makes it more bioavailable. Minerals are chelated in advance to allow them to be absorbed through the intestinal wall which makes them more bioavailable. So what makes iron more bioavailable? Well, I figured this out and the answer is small particle size. You see, I found out that a very, very small amount of iron is used within the hemoglobin structure (i.e., the red blood cell). In fact, this structure is composed of four polypeptide chains with each chain containing only 1 atom of iron meaning 4 iron atoms is all that is needed to make one red blood cell. Yep, you read that right - 4 atoms. So, knowing that, what makes iron more bioavailable is small particle size. The smaller the particle size, the more surface area that is available for "an atom" of iron to be pealed off the "chuck" of iron (in relative terms even a small shaving of iron is a huge chunk when we are only talking about 1 atom). This is why I believe GOL to have a superior iron supplement. Because GOL uses a whole food process, only the smaller particles of iron are picked up by the cells (in the whole food process when creating the supplement) because it makes sense that a cell can't absorb large particles. When the supplement is digested in the human GI tract, the particles of iron are at the "right" size for bioavailable consumption. Then single atoms are pealed away to be available to be used in creating red blood cells. For iron, bioavailability is all about physics. The smaller the particle size, the more surface area available to peel off single iron atoms. I also suspect the smaller iron particle size is why this product is less likely to upset the stomach because there is less "left over" iron for your body to expel after single atoms are pealed away. [+] IRON ABSORPTION (8/1/2018 update) I talked to Lee, the garden of life representative. The GOL iron in this supplement is non-heme iron in the form of Ferrous Sulfate. This typically has an absorption rate of 2-20%; however, GOL reports that combining the iron in a whole food process increases the absorption such that it is possible to absorb the full 120%. For example, I have read that digesting Iron with Vitamin C can increase Iron absorption by 30%. Note that each person's absorption rate will vary; for example, a person with Iron deficiency will absorb more Iron than someone not deficient. Therefore, it would be virtually impossible to state the actual absorption of the product for any one individual. GOL states that they provide the constituents to maximize Iron absorption up to the 120%. I did some searching about this subject, and there is little specific information on how the non-heme iron actually gets absorbed. I suspect that it acts similar to other minerals in that it needs to bind to a substance to be pulled across the intestinal wall much like other minerals that need to be chelated to amino acids to be absorbed. The iron in this product is Ferrous Sulfate, which is ionic (meaning it needs an electron). Vitamin C has an extra electron. Normally this extra electron is pulled from the Vitamin C when it is acting as an antioxidant. However, I suspect that this extra electron binds it to the ionic Ferrous Sulfate Iron. When the Vitamin C gets absorbed, so does the iron. I suspect this is why Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron, but it's just a guess on my part. [+] HEME vs. NON-MEME IRON (8/1/2018 update) Heme Iron is found in meat/animal products. This type of iron is already is already bound to a protein, which makes it easier to be absorbed by the small intestine. Because it is found in animal tissue, the iron is already broken down to a single atom (i.e., the animal that digested the non-heme iron did the work of breaking down the iron into a single atom to be used). Non-heme iron is found in plants, and is considered elemental iron. The body has the ability to regulate the absorption of non-heme iron better than heme iron; therefore, for most people, it would be safer to digest a plant based non-heme iron, which is what this product contains. [+] GOL MAKES ANOTHER GOOD IRON SUPPLEMENT: Garden of Life makes another good iron supplement in addition to this one. It is Garden of Life Iron Complex - Vitamin Code Raw Iron Whole Food Vitamin Supplement, Vegan, 30 Capsules . This iron complex has 22 mg of iron with a serving size of 1 capsule. It also has more Vitamin B12 with 500 mcg 8330% DV. So, if you prefer to take only 1 capsule instead of 2 and 22 mg (120% DV) is sufficient or you want a little more B12 with your iron supplement, then this product is also a good choice. If you found this review helpful and clicked the helpful button, you might also find the review I wrote for this product helpful as well. Too much? :) [+] A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: 6/22/2017 update This is a personal experience that attests to this product's quality. I have had a condition for years in which my liver causes me discomfort. For some reason beet juice would correct it, at least for a while. I eventually put 2 and 2 together and figured out what might be affecting my liver are low iron levels since beet juice (freshly made) is a good source of iron, and I already have been tested and do have low iron levels (on the low side but still within the normal range). I then started taking this supplement along with Alpha Lipoic Acid and Milk Thistle (which help with liver regeneration). When I add this iron supplement to these other supplements, I notice a difference in how fast I recover from a liver episode. Remember that this is all anecdotal. My point is not to provide proof; rather, to give an experience that maybe might allow someone else to use this information to their benefit if they also have liver issues. Because I notice a difference when I take this product, I at least know the iron is being absorbed properly when I take it. I hope this helps someone. [+] FOLIC ACID vs. FOLATE: 7/9/2017 update I also wanted to add a note about Folate vs. folic acid. Folic acid is not found in nature; it is made synthetically. Our bodies convert Folic Acid to Folate. I think the issue is not the product of the conversion (i.e., the conversion yields the same Folate molecule structure), but whether all of the Folic Acid IS getting converted. Because Folic Acid is synthetic, whatever does not get converted then needs to be flushed out of the body. So, there is an intake process, a conversion process, and a flushing process all going on at the same time. If the conversion process does not keep up with the intake process, then too much Folic Acid can build up in the system. This is primarily why there is an upper limit for Folic Acid as noted of this government fact sheet: "Folate that is naturally present in food is not harmful. Folic acid in supplements and fortified foods, however, should not be consumed in amounts above the upper limit, unless recommended by a health care provider" (Source1, Can folate be harmful?). As a person focused on nutrition, I look at all the ingredients listed on my supplements. The problem is that you would be surprised at how many supplements "sneak" Folic Acid into their supplement. For example: I take a Methyl B-12. The 5,000 mcg formula includes Folic Acid (100% Daily Value), but the 1,000 and 10,000 mcg formulas do not. Therefore, I take the 10,000 mcg not because I need the extra 5,000 mcg, but because 1,000 is too low and I don't want the extra Folic Acid in the 5,000 mcg formula. It is surprising how many foods and supplements include Folic Acid. It is therefore not surprising that this over abundance of Folic Acid in the foods and supplements we ingest might be causing some problems as noted in some studies on the web. With Folate, there is no issue because it is a "B" vitamin which is water soluble ("B" vitamins flush very easily out of the body). Now you might then ask, why doesn't Folic Acid flush as easily. I don't know, but I would suspect that it is because Folic Acid is not a "true" B-vitamin (remember, it is created or synthesized in a lab and then "converted" into a B-vitamin). I hope this helps. [+] BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES - High in iron: 9/5/2017 update I now take Blackstrap Molasses along with this product. Blackstrap Molasses has 20% iron in one tablespoon. This helps supplement the iron with more bio-available iron from a natural food source. Start out taking only a teaspoon because it can be a little overpowering (i.e., on the sweet side). After you do that for a couple of days, you should be able to increase to a tablespoon without any issues. I take one tablespoon in the morning. This is the product I would recommend: Plantation Blackstrap Molasses, Organic, 15 oz (Pack of 2) [+] KEEPING MY IRON LEVELS UP: 10/6/2017 update I have been taking both Vitamin Code Healthy Iron and Blackstrap Molasses, and I feel the combination of the two really helps my iron levels. When I stop taking these, my liver symptoms return. Then I start taking both, and my liver symptoms clear up again. This has happened multiple times, so it seems clear these two correlative events are linked. [+] FOODS THAT INHIBIT IRON ABSORPTION: 5/11/2018 update Since the whole point of taking iron is to have it be absorbed into your body, I thought it would be nice to know foods that inhibit iron absorption. I checked out Live Strong and thought I would list the foods they report as being iron inhibitors: - Eggs - contains phosvitin, which binds iron together thereby preventing absorption. - Calcium-rich Foods - Does not affect absorption if less than 50 mg; 300 to 600 mg taken daily can inhibit iron absorption. - Oxalate-rich Foods - Commonly found in tea. So if you are a heavy tea drinker, do not combine with foods or supplements. - Polyphenol-rich Foods - Primarily cocoa and coffee. Cocoa can inhibit up to 90 percent, and coffee up to 60 percent. - Walnuts - contain phytates that can inhibit iron. Now take this all with a grain of salt (nope, salt doesn't inhibit iron). I personally wouldn't stop eating these foods just to get more iron absorption. I would use it more as a guideline such as if you are a heavy tea or coffee drinking then maybe not a good idea to take this supplement while drinking coffee all day long to stay awake at work. I would suggest to take this supplement right before bedtime since that is when your meal has mostly been digested (of course not with a calcium supplement). This is all just information to be used with some common sense when reviewing daily eating and supplement intake habits. It is good to note that even though these foods might prevent iron absorption, the information is not very specific meaning they don't say how much of a food is needed to impact absorption (except for the calcium). I hope this helps. It helped me since I do drink tea heavily at times. GIVE Reviews - this is my standard for writing reviews - thank you for clicking the helpful button! [G]enuine - This is a review that is honest, trustworthy with no reason other than to help people in the Amazon family. [I]nformational - This review needs to provide information related to this product in a concise matter. [V]aluable - This review needs to provide value to the reader such that it helps him or her determine if this product is for them. [E]nlightening - This review needs to go beyond product information such that the reader learns something they did not otherwise know. ps. Don't forget to up-vote if you liked this review, or you think this review will help others.

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