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Ionic Iron 22 mg

Trace Minerals
4.3
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(31 ratings)
Chloride 10 mg
Sulfur 30 mg
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Score73
A practical liquid delivers a substantial ferrous sulfate iron dose at good value. Digestive tolerance and the opaque trace-mineral complex are the main trade-offs.
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Quantity:1 Fluid Ounce(s) • (46 servings)
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Score 73

A practical liquid delivers a substantial ferrous sulfate iron dose at good value. Digestive tolerance and the opaque trace-mineral complex are the main trade-offs.
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Analysis

The main active is 22 mg of iron as ferrous sulfate in a liquid format. Chloride, sulfate, magnesium, and boron are present in smaller amounts through an ionic trace-mineral complex.

Liquid delivery may help users who dislike tablets, but ferrous sulfate can be harder on the stomach than gentler chelated iron forms. The 300 mg trace-mineral complex is not broken down beyond a few listed minerals.

Forty-six servings offer good value for targeted iron intake. It fits adults with a confirmed iron need, not people using chloride or sulfate as the primary goal.

Who is it for
  • Adults with a confirmed need for supplemental iron
  • Users who prefer liquid iron
  • People who tolerate ferrous sulfate
Best for
  • Targeted 22 mg iron intake
  • Liquid administration
  • Users who cannot swallow iron tablets

Pros

  • Provides 22 mg of clearly identified iron
  • Uses liquid delivery
  • Includes dissolved trace minerals
  • Offers 46 servings

Cons

  • Ferrous sulfate may be hard on the stomach
  • The trace-mineral complex is not fully broken down
  • Chloride, sulfate, and magnesium amounts are modest

Warnings

  • Iron can cause nausea, constipation, dark stools, or abdominal pain
  • Keep iron products out of children's reach because accidental overdose can be dangerous
  • Separate iron from thyroid medicine, calcium, and some antibiotics when directed because absorption can be reduced

Nutrient quality

79 High impact

Ferrous sulfate provides a meaningful iron amount in a liquid format with complementary trace minerals. The dose may be inappropriate without a demonstrated need, and the ionic trace-mineral complex is not fully defined.

Ingredient transparency

71 High impact

Iron and the individual mineral amounts are clearly stated. The ionic trace-mineral complex, complete directions, and non-active liquid ingredients remain incompletely disclosed.

Customer satisfaction

58 Moderate impact

The fair average rating and limited review count make the aggregate satisfaction signal encouraging but incomplete. No detailed review text was provided, so recurring complaints and purpose alignment cannot be assessed.

Value for money

82 Highest impact

A meaningful iron amount at a modest serving cost provides good targeted value. Incomplete trace-mineral composition modestly limits category competitiveness.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Iron (Ferrous Sulfate)
 22 mg
Magnesium (Ionic Trace Minerals)
 20 mg
Chloride (Ionic Trace Minerals)
 10 mg
Ionic Trace Minerals Complex
300 mg
Sulfate (Ionic Trace Minerals, Iron(II) Sulfate)
 30 mg
Boron (Ionic Trace Minerals)
 105 mcg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan No Allergies Vegetarian
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Chloride (Ionic Trace Minerals) · 10 mg OverallScore76
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Ionic trace minerals provide chloride in a concentrated mineral complex. The chloride serving is only a trace contribution to daily intake. The cost per serving is good, although the chloride contribution is small.

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Sulfur (Ionic Trace Minerals, Iron(II) Sulfate) · 30 mg OverallScore76
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

An ionic sulfate complex in liquid form offers a well-dissolved and clearly quantified source. The sulfate amount provides maintenance support but falls just below the moderate tier. A below-median serving cost supports good practical value.

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79 Performance

Wide-Spectrum Low-Sodium Ionic Trace Mineral Drops

Swanson Ultra
A similar liquid format supplies substantially more magnesium and boron with meaningful chloride and very little sodium. No iron is listed, so the stronger general mineral profile cannot replace the original for correcting low iron intake.
77 Performance

Ionic Calcium 200 mg

Trace Minerals Research
Clearly measured calcium chloride and a focused trace-mineral base make the liquid easier to assess than the original’s large unspecified complex. Calcium rather than iron is the main nutrient, so it is appropriate only when calcium and chloride are the desired minerals.
69 Performance

Premier pH Minerals

Premier Research Labs
A broader liquid mineral profile provides meaningful magnesium and chloride with low sodium. Most forms are not identified and no iron is present, making it a general mineral alternative rather than a replacement for the original iron dose.
84 Budget

Sodium Chloride 1000 mg

Nutricost
A very low-cost tablet provides fully disclosed sodium and chloride amounts with no opaque mineral complex. It contains no iron, so it cannot replace the original when iron supplementation is the purpose.
64 Budget

Ionic Zinc 50 mg

Trace Minerals
A lower-cost liquid retains chloride, sulfate, magnesium, boron, and an ionic trace-mineral base. Zinc replaces iron as the main mineral and is present at a high amount, so this is not an iron substitute and may be unsuitable for routine use.
82 Budget

SaltStick Electrolyte Caps

SaltStick
A lower serving cost provides clearly measured chloride, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium in a focused capsule. The formula offers broader electrolyte utility but contains no iron and therefore does not address the original product’s central purpose.
76 Value

Essential Electrolytes

NutriBiotic Performance
A low recurring cost buys several clearly measured minerals plus vitamin C in a simple capsule. The formula may offer better value for light daily electrolyte support, but it contains no iron and does not serve the original use case.
70 Value

Optimal-pH

Trace Minerals Research
Low-cost drops retain magnesium, chloride, sulfate, and boron in a simple mineral format. Every amount is modest and iron is absent, so the value applies to conservative trace-mineral use rather than iron supplementation.
70 Value

Deep Ocean Minerals

Natural Factors Whole Earth & Sea
Seawater-derived magnesium and chloride provide a broader liquid mineral profile with low sodium. The cost is higher and the total iodine exposure is unclear, while the lack of iron prevents it from replacing the original’s main active.
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