Double Strength Iron 36 mg

Double Strength Iron 36 mg

NOW4.8 (111,120 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 90 Capsule(s) · 90 servings
Goals

Product analysis

76 out of 100

Double Strength Iron 36 mg may help with tiredness when low iron is contributing. Favorable serving value supports the buying case for people who need supplemental iron.

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

Nutrient Quality40

Iron bisglycinate is clearly identified as a chelated source. The available information does not support a more detailed comparison of this particular preparation's quality.

Ingredient Transparency100

The iron amount and source are both disclosed. Those details help you compare the intended intake with other iron supplements.

Value For Money100

The serving offers favorable value for its iron contribution. Its low cost is most relevant when supplemental iron is needed.

Customer Satisfaction95

Customer ratings show very positive satisfaction. A very large amount of feedback gives a well-established picture of buyer satisfaction.

Product Focus67

The single-mineral formula focuses on replacing inadequate iron intake. Energy, hair and training benefits depend on low iron rather than an expected boost with adequate stores.

Format
Capsule
Container
90 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.10
Customer rating
4.8 · 111,120 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Hair Health
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iron · 36 mg
Study evidence
Iron Disputed 25 studies
Fitness
Impact
Moderate effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysD+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Iron Supportive 81 studies
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iron · 36 mg
Study evidence
Iron Supportive 74 studies
Productivity Boost
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Iron · 36 mg
Study evidence
Iron Supportive 69 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
A Ingredient FitF PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Iron Supportive 23 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Iron (Ferrochel Iron Bisglycinate)
36 mg 91
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
B Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving provides 36 mg of iron at a low cost per serving. The iron form is Iron Bisglycinate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability78

The iron form is Iron Bisglycinate. No vitamin C, folate or B12 is listed as an iron-supporting cofactor.
Iron Chemical Form & Bioavailability
The iron form is Iron Bisglycinate.
Absorption Support & Blocker Avoidance
No vitamin C, folate or B12 is listed as an iron-supporting cofactor.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

Each serving provides 36 mg of iron, within the stated range for common iron needs. The iron amount is clearly stated.
Elemental Iron Label Clarity
The iron amount is clearly stated.
Dosage Effectiveness & Safety Range
Each serving provides 36 mg of iron, within the stated range for common iron needs.

Value100

The cost per serving is low.
Price per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is low.
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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. Ferric carboxymaltose in patients with heart failure and iron deficiency.
    Anker SD; Comin Colet J; Filippatos G; Willenheimer R; Dickstein K; Drexler H; Lüscher TF; Bart B; Banasiak W; Niegowska J; Kirwan BA; Mori C; von Eisenhart Rothe B; Pocock SJ; Poole-Wilson PA; Ponikowski P; FAIR-HF Trial Investigators · The New England journal of medicine · 2010
    Randomized trial459 participantsFitness forIron
  7. Marginal iron deficiency without anemia impairs aerobic adaptation among previously untrained women.
    Brownlie T; Utermohlen V; Hinton PS; Giordano C; Haas JD · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2002
    Randomized trial41 participantsFitness forIron
  8. Ferric Carboxymaltose Versus Ferrous Fumarate in Anemic Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The POPEYE Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Bevers N; Van de Vijver E; Aliu A; Rezazadeh Ardabili A; Rosias P; Stapelbroek J; Bertrams Maartens IA; van de Feen C; Escher H; Oudshoorn A; Teklenburg S; Vande Velde S; Winkens B; Raijmakers M; Vreugdenhil A; Pierik MJ; van Rheenen PF · The Journal of pediatrics · 2023
    Randomized trial64 participantsFitness forIron
  9. Daily iron supplementation for improving anaemia, iron status and health in menstruating women.
    Low MS; Speedy J; Styles CE; De-Regil LM; Pasricha SR · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2016
    Meta-analysis8,506 participants67 studies pooledFitness Productivity Boost forIron
  10. Altered metabolic response of iron-depleted nonanemic women during a 15-km time trial.
    Zhu YI; Haas JD · Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) · 1998
    Randomized trial37 participantsFitness forIron
  11. The Association Between Alopecia Areata and Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Large-Scale Population-Based Case-Control Study.
    Davidovici B; Drutin Y; Ben-Tov A; Mimouni D; Wohl Y · Journal of personalized medicine · 2026
    Case-control study100,203 participantsHair Health forIron
  12. Iron Deficiency and Nonscarring Alopecia in Women: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Treister-Goltzman Y; Yarza S; Peleg R · Skin appendage disorders · 2022
    Meta-analysis10,029 participants36 studies pooledHair Health forIron
  13. Comparative Analysis of Postoperative Hair Loss and Micronutrient Deficiencies After One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy.
    Chinisaz F; Maleki T; Najjari K; Miratashi Yazdi SA · Obesity surgery · 2026
    Cohort study261 participantsHair Health forIron
  14. Assessment of Serum Ferritin Levels in Female Patients With Telogen Effluvium.
    Thamotharan N; Harikumar MV; Sundaram M; Swaminathan A; Rangarajan S · Cureus · 2026
    Cross-sectional study100 participantsHair Health forIron
  15. Diagnosis and treatment of female alopecia: Focusing on the iron deficiency-related alopecia.
    Lin CS; Chan LY; Wang JH; Chang CH · Tzu chi medical journal · 2023
    Cohort study155 participantsHair Health forIron
  16. The immune response in iron-deficient children: Impaired cellular defense mechanisms with altered humoral components.
    Macdougall LG; Anderson R; McNab GM; Katz J · The Journal of pediatrics · 1975
    Single-arm trial27 participantsImmunity forIron
  17. The role of iron homeostasis in remodeling immune function and regulating inflammatory disease.
    Mu Q; Chen L; Gao X; Shen S; Sheng W; Min J; Wang F · Science bulletin · 2023
    Narrative reviewImmunity forIron
  18. Hepcidin--a peptide hormone at the interface of innate immunity and iron metabolism.
    Ganz T · Current topics in microbiology and immunology · 2006
    Narrative reviewImmunity forIron
  19. Adaptive immunity and vaccination - iron in the spotlight.
    Preston AE; Drakesmith H; Frost JN · Immunotherapy advances · 2025
    Narrative reviewImmunity forIron
  20. Buried Treasure: Evolutionary Perspectives on Microbial Iron Piracy.
    Barber MF; Elde NC · Trends in genetics : TIG · 2016
    Narrative reviewImmunity forIron