Slow Fe iron supplements are distributed by Novartis Consumer Health Inc. The recommended dosage is one time release capsule per day. Each time release capsule delivers 45 mg of iron derived from Ferrous Sulfate which is equal to 250% of the Percent Daily Value for iron.
This iron supplement has been tested and approved by Consumer Labs. They found that each capsule contained the stated value of iron and that the capsules did not exceed the contamination limit for lead. These iron supplements are sold in packets of 90 capsules each. Consumer Labs has calculated that 25 mg. of iron from this supplement will cost you 0.15 cents.
Other than the 45 mg of iron, this iron supplement does not deliver any other mineral or vitamins. Other ingredients in these iron supplements include: Silicified Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Hypromellose, Carbomer Homopolymer, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (Preservative), Magnesium Stearate, Tribasic Calcium Phosphate, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Polyethylene Glycol, Talc, FD&C Red 40 (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Yellow 6 Aluminum Lake and FD&C Blue 1 (CI 42090).
The product information for Slow Fe iron supplements state that these iron supplements are clinically proven to reduce common side effects. The common side effect of taking iron supplements include stomach upset, constipation, diarrhea or stomach cramps. The product information also states that Ferrous Sulfate is the ingredient most recommended by doctors. The distributor claims that Slow Fe iron supplements come in a small easy to swallow tablet, and that the “unique controlled delivery system gives you the high potency iron you need with the gentleness you want.”
Most reviewers report an increase in blood iron levels with little or no side effects. People report having a lot more energy through out the day than they did before taking these iron supplements. One reviewer did report having a bad reaction to these supplements. After taking it for two days, he felt nauseated and couldn’t eat for a week. Other people reported some mild constipation but for the most part, most reviews reported no side effects. A number of people have reported taking this supplement when they were pregnant and that it helped with their iron levels a lot without causing any difficulties.
Quite a few reviewers mentioned that they liked the fact that these iron supplements are slow release supplements. They stated that this really helped them avoid the usual side effects. In looking at the reviews, many reviewers agree with the product information that Slow Fe iron supplements are easy to swallow. There were no reported difficulties with swallowing these pills.
A lot of reviewers did report that they didn’t like the packaging. Many people had trouble getting the pills out of the packaging. A few reviewers reported that they would use box cutters to open the whole package and remove all the pills so they didn’t need to be bothered by trying to open the package every day. Another customer reported having to use scissors to get into the packaging and she would often end up cutting the iron supplement itself. A couple of people actually stated that they would not buy this product again because of the packaging.
Over-all, these seem to be very popular iron supplements. There were a lot of reviews available and most of them were favourable. The biggest complaint about these supplements was not side effects but the packaging it came in. Very few people reported negative side effects with these pills. If you are looking for a good time release iron supplement then these may be appropriate for you.
