Ferrasorb

Ferrasorb

Thorne4.9 (23,516 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Capsule(s) · 60 servings
Goals

Product analysis

63 out of 100

Ferrasorb combines iron with B vitamins to help meet nutritional needs linked to tiredness and blood formation. It is most relevant when intake or iron levels are low.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality36

Most ingredient forms are named, but there is too little information to compare their quality confidently. The unspecified folate form adds further uncertainty.

Ingredient Transparency93

Amounts are disclosed and most forms are named, making the serving straightforward to check. The missing folate form limits a complete comparison.

Value For Money43

The iron offers fair value per serving. Value for the accompanying vitamins cannot be judged confidently.

Customer Satisfaction96

Customer feedback is very positive across a very large body of ratings. That gives a broad view of satisfaction without establishing suitability for someone whose iron needs are already met.

Product Focus72

The formula centers on related nutritional needs that can contribute to tiredness when unmet. Its compact mix keeps that purpose clear, while extra energy benefits after needs are met remain unestablished.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.43
Customer rating
4.9 · 23,516 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Hair Health
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iron · 36 mgVitamin C · 15 mg

Iron can help when iron deficiency contributes to diffuse shedding; it has no established regrowth benefit in iron-replete adults. Folate supports cell division and B12 supplies a B-complex cofactor, but those roles do not establish independent hair growth. The small vitamin C amount is excluded from the saved findings, and no extra iron–vitamin C benefit is established.

How this product is rated for Hair Health

Ingredient fit91

The formula contains nutrients connected to hair or nutrient adequacy, with their amounts recognized to differing degrees.
Goal fit
The relevant ingredient selection is focused, although a focused formula does not establish a hair-growth effect.
Dose adequacy
Most included amounts approach the saved comparison range, although some contributions remain limited by amount.

Pathways0

The included nutrients connect primarily to nutrient adequacy, with no assigned coverage of the four separately evaluated hair-related routes.
Depth
No contribution was assigned to the evaluated androgen, hair-fibre, antioxidant or stress-related routes.
Breadth
None of the evaluated routes reached the saved coverage threshold.

Evidence78

Iron supplies the strongest relevant support when iron deficiency contributes to shedding.
Evidence strength
Iron supplies the strongest relevant support when iron deficiency contributes to shedding.
Studied preparation
The included preparations match those recognized in the saved comparison, without proving that the complete product improves hair outcomes.

Formulation logic100

Required partners are accounted for and no configured conflict was found. Included contributions meet the saved minimum amount threshold.
Partner coverage
No required ingredient partner is missing among the included contributions.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified; this finding does not establish overall product safety.
Effective doses
All included contributions clear the saved minimum amount threshold, which is not a clinically proven hair-treatment dose.
Study evidence
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iron Disputed 25 studies
Impact
Highest effect
A Ingredient FitC PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Folate · 667 mcg DFEVitamin B12 · 300 mcgVitamin C · 15 mg

Iron can address low intake relevant to blood formation, while folate and vitamin B12 provide related nutritional support. Vitamin B6 also contributes to normal metabolism. These roles matter when intake is inadequate; the substantial iron amount does not establish extra benefit once needs are met. Vitamin C's small amount did not contribute to the saved findings.

How this product is rated for Everyday Health

Ingredient fit92

The formula's supported contribution comes from its relevant declared ingredients. Their amounts and the presence of other actives determine how concentrated that contribution is.
Goal fit
The relevant ingredients are focused on the supported nutritional roles, although the product is linked to several health goals.
Dose adequacy
Most relevant amounts make substantial contributions, although some remain below their supplied comparison endpoints.

Pathways60

The strongest represented area is one-carbon metabolism and blood formation, with substantial coverage from the relevant ingredients. One area reaches substantial coverage, so the support remains concentrated rather than broad.
Depth
The strongest represented area is one-carbon metabolism and blood formation, with substantial coverage from the relevant ingredients.
Breadth
One area reaches substantial coverage, so the support remains concentrated rather than broad.

Evidence82

The supplied findings support specific nutrient roles or narrower ingredient uses. Preparation matching does not by itself establish broad health benefit.
Evidence strength
Vitamin B9 (Folate) provides the strongest supported contribution in the saved findings; nutrient availability or narrower findings do not prove broad health improvement.
Studied preparation
The relevant ingredients meet the supplied preparation criteria, without establishing superiority of every listed form.

Formulation logic100

The relevant ingredients have no unmet partner requirement and trigger none of the evaluated conflicts. Their declared amounts meet the supplied minimum comparison level.
Partner coverage
The relevant ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partner present; this does not establish added combination benefit.
Conflicts
None of the evaluated ingredient conflicts was triggered; this is not a comprehensive safety assessment.
Effective doses
The relevant amounts meet the supplied minimum comparison level, which is not a proven clinical response threshold.
Study evidence
Folate Supportive 80 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Impact
High effect
A- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin B12 · 300 mcgIron · 36 mg

Iron helps address fatigue related to iron deficiency and anaemia; that benefit does not extend automatically to iron-replete adults. Folate, B6 and B12 also support correction of nutritional shortfalls associated with tiredness. The B12 amount receives partial recognition, while vitamin C is below the saved inclusion threshold. This combination is directed toward nutritional sufficiency rather than immediate alertness, and larger nutrient amounts do not demonstrate greater energy benefits.

How this product is rated for Energy

Ingredient fit88

Iron, folate, B6 and B12 receive ingredient and amount recognition. Their amounts offer uneven or partial coverage of the comparison range.
Goal fit
Iron, folate, B6 and B12 account for the relevant ingredient focus, though the product is also linked to other goals.
Dose adequacy
The recognised amounts provide partial support overall; the saved comparison does not establish them as proven fatigue-treatment doses.

Pathways0

The relevant connection is nutrient sufficiency; no tracked alertness or exercise pathway received a contribution.
Depth
No contribution was assigned to the tracked alertness or exercise pathways; nutrient sufficiency remains a separate role.
Breadth
None of the tracked pathways reached the coverage threshold.

Evidence98

Iron leads the recognised evidence contribution. The included preparations receive recognition within the saved comparison.
Evidence strength
Iron supplies the strongest recognised evidence contribution here, subject to its ingredient-specific population and outcome limits.
Studied preparation
The included ingredients receive studied-preparation recognition; this does not establish benefits beyond their supported uses.

Formulation logic100

The included ingredients meet the saved amount threshold and have no missing required partners. No configured conflict was found.
Partner coverage
The included ingredients do not lack a required partner in the saved findings.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
All included ingredients meet the saved amount threshold; this threshold is not a proven effective dose.
Study evidence
Iron Supportive 74 studies
Productivity Boost
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Ingredient FitF PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iron · 36 mgVitamin B12 · 300 mcgVitamin B12 · 300 mcgVitamin B6 · 5 mg

Iron, B12 and folate help meet nutritional needs whose shortfall can contribute to fatigue and poor concentration. B6 supports neurotransmitter metabolism; additional nutrient amounts do not imply greater productivity when nutritional needs are already met.

How this product is rated for Productivity Boost

Ingredient fit72

The ingredient selection is closely focused on the goal's reviewed ingredients. The assessed amounts provide partial alignment with the saved ingredient comparisons.
Goal fit
The ingredient selection is closely focused on the goal's reviewed ingredients.
Dose adequacy
The assessed amounts provide partial alignment with the saved ingredient comparisons.

Pathways0

The saved findings identify no contribution across the reviewed mechanisms. No reviewed mechanism reaches the saved coverage threshold.
Depth
The saved findings identify no contribution across the reviewed mechanisms.
Breadth
No reviewed mechanism reaches the saved coverage threshold.

Evidence70

Vitamin B12 provides the strongest saved ingredient finding; this does not imply improved work output. The qualifying ingredient preparations match the saved reviewed comparisons.
Evidence strength
Vitamin B12 provides the strongest saved ingredient finding; this does not imply improved work output.
Studied preparation
The qualifying ingredient preparations match the saved reviewed comparisons.

Formulation logic100

No missing required ingredient partner was identified. No configured conflict was identified in the saved findings. All ingredients assessed for amounts meet the saved minimum comparison level.
Partner coverage
No missing required ingredient partner was identified.
Conflicts
No configured conflict was identified in the saved findings.
Effective doses
All ingredients assessed for amounts meet the saved minimum comparison level.
Study evidence
Iron Supportive 69 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
15 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate)
5 mg
Folate
667 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
300 mcg 67
Iron (Ferrochel)
36 mg 81
Adults 18–50
Report overview
B Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
Each serving supplies 36 mg of iron as ferrous bisglycinate, a chelated form valued for absorption and tolerance. It also contains 15 mg of vitamin C, though the evaluation finds limited absorption support at that amount.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability78

The iron comes from ferrous bisglycinate, a chelated form valued for absorption and tolerance. B12 and folate are listed along with 15 mg of vitamin C; the evaluation finds limited absorption support at that amount.
Iron Chemical Form & Bioavailability
The stated source is ferrous bisglycinate, a chelated form valued for absorption and tolerance.
Absorption Support & Blocker Avoidance
B12 and folate are listed along with 15 mg of vitamin C; the evaluation finds limited absorption support at that amount.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The saved facts specify 36 mg of iron per serving.
Elemental Iron Label Clarity
The amount of iron itself is stated as 36 mg per serving.
Dosage Effectiveness & Safety Range
The serving provides 36 mg of iron, a substantial amount.

Value50

At about $0.43 per whole-product serving, the price is midrange in this comparison.
Price per Effective Serving
At about $0.43 per whole-product serving, the price is midrange in this comparison.
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving lists 300 mcg vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin. The normalized cost is about $1.44 per 1,000 mcg, based on the whole-product serving price.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

The B12 is recorded as methylcobalamin.
Bioactive B12 Form Selection
The saved facts identify methylcobalamin as the B12 form.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency58

The serving specifies both the 300 mcg B12 amount and its methylcobalamin form.
Therapeutic Dosage Level
The recorded serving contains 300 mcg vitamin B12.
Label and Form Transparency
The saved facts identify the B12 form and its amount per serving.

Value20

The normalized price is about $1.44 per 1,000 mcg of B12, based on the whole-product serving price.
Price per 1,000 mcg B12
The recorded normalized cost is about $1.44 per 1,000 mcg B12, using the whole-product serving price.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Large-dose intravenous ferric carboxymaltose injection for iron deficiency anemia in heavy uterine bleeding: a randomized, controlled trial.
    Van Wyck DB; Mangione A; Morrison J; Hadley PE; Jehle JA; Goodnough LT · Transfusion · 2010
    Randomized trial477 participantsEnergy forIron
  2. The Effect of Parenteral or Oral Iron Supplementation on Fatigue, Sleep, Quality of Life and Restless Legs Syndrome in Iron-Deficient Blood Donors: A Secondary Analysis of the IronWoMan RCT.
    Macher S; Herster C; Holter M; Moritz M; Matzhold EM; Stojakovic T; Pieber TR; Schlenke P; Drexler C; Amrein K · Nutrients · 2021
    Randomized trial176 participantsEnergy forIron
  3. Ferric carboxymaltose vs. oral iron in the treatment of pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia: an international, open-label, randomized controlled trial (FER-ASAP).
    Breymann C; Milman N; Mezzacasa A; Bernard R; Dudenhausen J; FER-ASAP investigators · Journal of perinatal medicine · 2018
    Randomized trial252 participantsEnergy forIron
  4. Effect of iron therapy on fatigue symptoms in non-anaemic iron deficient women of reproductive age- A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Sultana N; Bajwa FA; Sikandar MZ; Haider MM; Majeed T · JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association · 2026
    Randomized trial164 participantsEnergy forIron
  5. Intravenous iron isomaltoside treatment of women suffering from severe fatigue after postpartum hemorrhage.
    Holm C; Thomsen LL; Langhoff-Roos J · The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians · 2019
    Randomized trial85 participantsEnergy forIron
  6. A new perspective on vitamin B12 deficiency in rheumatology: a case-based review.
    Dułak NA; Rytlewska M; Jaskólska M; Chmielewski M · Rheumatology international · 2024
    Case series3 participantsEnergy forVitamin B12
  7. Effects of Vitamin B12 Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Depressive Symptoms, and Fatigue: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression.
    Markun S; Gravestock I; Jäger L; Rosemann T; Pichierri G; Burgstaller JM · Nutrients · 2021
    Meta-analysis6,276 participants16 studies pooledEnergy forVitamin B12
  8. Patients' experiences with methylcobalamin injections in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Zubair AS; Saab L; Scharer K; Khokhar B · Brain circulation · 2024
    Qualitative study5 participantsEnergy forVitamin B12
  9. Cobalamin deficiency: clinical picture and radiological findings.
    Briani C; Dalla Torre C; Citton V; Manara R; Pompanin S; Binotto G; Adami F · Nutrients · 2014
    Narrative reviewEnergy forVitamin B12
  10. Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Common Questions and Answers.
    Patel H; McGuirk R · American family physician · 2025
    Narrative reviewEnergy forVitamin B12
  11. Intakes of Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12 in Relation to All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality: A National Population-Based Cohort.
    Bo Y; Xu H; Zhang H; Zhang J; Wan Z; Zhao X; Yu Z · Nutrients · 2022
    Cohort study55,569 participantsEveryday Health forFolate
  12. The responsiveness of plasma homocysteine to small increases in dietary folic acid: a primary care study.
    Schorah CJ; Devitt H; Lucock M; Dowell AC · European journal of clinical nutrition · 1998
    Randomized trial119 participantsEveryday Health forFolate
  13. Associations of Serum Folate and Homocysteine Concentrations with All-Cause, Cardiovascular Disease, and Cancer Mortality in Men and Women in Korea: the Cardiovascular Disease Association Study.
    Song S; Song BM; Park HY · The Journal of nutrition · 2023
    Cohort study21,260 participantsEveryday Health forFolate
  14. The concept of folic acid supplementation and its role in prevention of neural tube defect among pregnant women: PRISMA.
    Seyoum Tola F · Medicine · 2024
    Systematic reviewEveryday Health forFolate
  15. Systematic review of adverse health outcomes associated with high serum or red blood cell folate concentrations.
    Colapinto CK; O'Connor DL; Sampson M; Williams B; Tremblay MS · Journal of public health (Oxford, England) · 2017
    Systematic review71,847 participants46 studies pooledEveryday Health forFolate
  16. Oral Vitamin B12 versus Placebo for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Gynecological Cancer Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Insin P; Chaiwongsa T; Prueksaritanond N · Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2026
    Randomized trial40 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin B12
  17. Vitamin B12 Supplementation in Diabetic Neuropathy: A 1-Year, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Didangelos T; Karlafti E; Kotzakioulafi E; Margariti E; Giannoulaki P; Batanis G; Tesfaye S; Kantartzis K · Nutrients · 2021
    Randomized trial90 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin B12
  18. A single-center randomized controlled trial of local methylcobalamin injection for subacute herpetic neuralgia.
    Xu G; Lv ZW; Feng Y; Tang WZ; Xu GX · Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) · 2014
    Randomized trial98 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin B12
  19. Local Injection of Methylcobalamin Combined with Lidocaine for Acute Herpetic Neuralgia.
    Xǔ G; Xu S; Tang WZ; Xú G; Cheng C; Xu J · Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) · 2017
    Randomized trial204 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin B12
  20. The Effect of Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Supplementation on Serum Homocysteine, Anemia Status and Quality of Life of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.
    Nozari E; Ghavamzadeh S; Razazian N · Clinical nutrition research · 2022
    Clinical trial50 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin B12