UK iron supplements

[Lapsedrunner]

What’s thought to be the most effective/least offensive iron supplement?

I’ve previously taken Spatone sachets and currently take “Active Iron” capsules (no tummy troubles but they’re very pricey!!

[LotteM]

Ironbisglycinate. Aka gentle iron.

[Lapsedrunner in reply to LotteM]

Just stocked up in Holland and Barrett...2x90 tabs for under £11!!

[rls_optimist in reply to Lapsedrunner]

Best when taken on an empty stomach, e.g bedtime, along with a little acid from a glass of OJ or 100 mg vitamin C to help absorption.

[LotteM in reply to Lapsedrunner]

Well done. And heed rls_optimist’s remarks.

Slwo process, though, to increase iron stores.

[Mum007]

I Second the Holland and Barrett gentle iron. I take it one hour before bed and it doesn’t need to be taken with vitamin c. I suffer from reflux and GERD and it doesn’t affect my stomach. Get it when it’s on buy one get one for a penny. Spatone can be bought from Tesco permanently on 3 for 2 offer.

[Lapsedrunner]

Recent ferritin was 135...happy with that!