Iron tabs.help

[Whymelord]

Hi fellow suffererers, I've just been reading the posts re.Iron supplements. I take two Gentle Iron 20mg every other night, I notice that the first ingredient listed on the bottle is a Bulking Agent(Microcrystalline Cellulose),I was wondering if I can purchase a Gentle Iron without any Bulking Agent, please advise.BTW,what on earth would I do without the help and guidance of the people on this forum, thankyou.

[Madlegs1]

It's a normal ingredient for many foods.The only side effects it has is more gas and stools.

I wouldn't be too worried, unless you have IBS or Crohn's or suchlike.

Good luck.

[Whymelord in reply to Madlegs1]

Thankyou Madlegs1,I've read where some Bulking Agents aren't too good so I'm reassured.

[Madlegs1 in reply to Whymelord]

Yes-- certain "excipients" are quite unpleasant -- colourants, msg , sulphites etc.

You are right to be wary.

[SueJohnson]

I don't think you can avoid it unless you get liquid iron. The body does not absorb it, but eliminates it. I wouldn't worry about it.

[Whymelord in reply to SueJohnson]

Thankyou SueJohnson,as usual very helpful, I feel reassured.

[DicCarlson]

Ferrous Bisglycinate is also available as a patch - I have no idea if it works, but patch technology does bypass the digestive system.

patchmd.com/iron-plus-topic...

[Whymelord in reply to DicCarlson]

Oh thankyou DicCarlson,I didn't know that,I'm in the North of Ireland so not sure if available here but I will enquire, I buy Gentle Iron from Holland n Barrett.

[Rwall]

I have IBS and noticed that the slow release iron every day has actually helped that condition as well as the RLS! It took a few months to help, though!!