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Iron Liquid Natural Peach Mango Flavoring

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Iron 18 mg
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Score73

A flexible liquid delivers a useful iron amount, but its less established form and missing cofactors reduce the case for it.

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Liquid
Quantity:8 Fluid Ounce(s) • (47 servings)
Goals:
Fitness
Energy
Hair Health

Score 73

A flexible liquid delivers a useful iron amount, but its less established form and missing cofactors reduce the case for it.

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Analysis

The liquid supplies 18 mg iron as iron choline citrate. Its measured format allows dose adjustment, though the compound has a less established advantage than ferrous bisglycinate.

No vitamin C, folate, or B12 accompanies the mineral. The serving also contains 2.6 g carbohydrate from a flavored liquid format.

It may support energy, fitness, focus, or hair only when low iron is the underlying issue. Users with adequate stores should not expect a direct benefit and would accept unnecessary iron exposure.

Who is it for
  • Adults who need liquid iron
  • Users requiring flexible measurement
  • People with a confirmed need for 18 mg iron
Best for
  • Pill-free iron supplementation
  • Deficiency-related fatigue
  • Adjustable targeted dosing

Pros

  • Provides 18 mg iron
  • Identifies iron choline citrate
  • Flexible liquid format
  • Forty-seven servings

Cons

  • Iron form is less established than premium chelates
  • No vitamin C
  • No folate or B12
  • Contains 2.6 g carbohydrate

Warnings

  • The 18 mg iron amount should match a confirmed need
  • Iron may cause digestive discomfort or accumulate when used unnecessarily
  • Peach-mango flavor details are not supplied, limiting additive and allergen review

Nutrient quality

81 Highest impact

The liquid delivers a meaningful iron amount in a clearly named citrate-based form. Missing cofactors and a flavored carbohydrate base limit nutritional efficiency.

Ingredient transparency

84 Highest impact

The iron form and amount are clear without a hidden blend. Detailed measuring guidance and the full flavored liquid ingredient list are absent.

Customer satisfaction

67 High impact

The aggregate satisfaction metric is strong and supported by a useful volume of ratings. Specific firsthand feedback is absent, so recurring complaints and purpose fit cannot be assessed.

Value for money

56 Moderate impact

Effective liquid dosing provides some value. A high serving cost, no cofactors, and a carbohydrate-heavy flavor base weaken category competitiveness.

Report analysis

Goals

Fitness
Fitness
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality

Iron can restore endurance and work capacity when low iron status is limiting oxygen transport. Human evidence strongly supports supplementation for iron-deficient athletes but not for athletes with adequate stores.

The elemental iron amount is within an effective range for targeted supplementation. The exact amount is clear, but iron choline citrate is less established than premium bisglycinate forms.

Study evidence
Iron Supportive 81 studies
Energy
Energy
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Iron · 18 mg

Iron directly supports oxygen transport, making the liquid relevant when low iron contributes to fatigue. The measured serving supplies a meaningful amount in an adjustable format.

Iron choline citrate is less established for absorption than premium chelated forms, and no vitamin C is included. A serving with 18 mg iron should be reserved for a defined need, especially in people with iron-overload disorders.

Study evidence
Iron Supportive 74 studies
Hair Health
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitB Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB- Formula Quality
Iron · 18 mg

Iron may reduce shedding when low ferritin or iron deficiency is the underlying cause. The liquid amount is meaningful, but iron choline citrate is less established than premium chelated forms.

The simple liquid allows measured dosing without unrelated actives. It lacks vitamin C or other absorption support, and iron should be guided by confirmed need rather than used for unexplained hair loss.

Study evidence
Iron Disputed 25 studies
Mental Focus
Mental Focus
Impact
Moderate effect
D Goal FitB Strength of SupportF CoverageA- Formula Quality

Liquid iron may improve mental clarity when an iron deficiency is reducing oxygen delivery and energy. The adjustable 18 mg serving is useful for a documented need but is not a general focus enhancer.

Iron choline citrate is less established than premium chelates, and no vitamin C is included to support absorption. People without low iron should avoid casual use because unnecessary iron can cause digestive upset and excess accumulation.

Study evidence
Iron Adverse 33 studies
Productivity Boost
Productivity Boost
Impact
Moderate effect
F Goal FitB- Strength of SupportF CoverageB- Formula Quality
Iron · 18 mg

Liquid iron may help energy and concentration when iron deficiency contributes to fatigue. The amount is meaningful and easy to adjust, but iron choline citrate has less established absorption quality than premium chelates.

No vitamin C or blood-building vitamin accompanies the iron, and no direct focus ingredient is present. An 18 mg iron serving should match a real need because unnecessary supplementation can cause digestive effects and excess iron accumulation.

Study evidence
Iron Supportive 69 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2.6 Gram(s)
Iron (Iron Choline Citrate)
 18 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free No Allergies
Report overview
Iron (Iron Choline Citrate) · 18 mg OverallScore61
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Liquid delivery allows easy dose adjustment and provides an effective iron amount in one measured serving. Iron choline citrate is less established for absorption than premium chelated forms, and no vitamin C or blood-building cofactors are included. The serving is relatively costly for a standalone iron liquid.

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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. Clinical evaluation of iron treatment efficiency among non-anemic but iron-deficient female blood donors: a randomized controlled trial.
    Waldvogel S; Pedrazzini B; Vaucher P; Bize R; Cornuz J; Tissot JD; Favrat B · BMC medicine · 2012
    Randomized trial154 participantsEnergy forIron
  3. Intravenous iron for the treatment of fatigue in nonanemic, premenopausal women with low serum ferritin concentration.
    Krayenbuehl PA; Battegay E; Breymann C; Furrer J; Schulthess G · Blood · 2011
    Randomized trial90 participantsEnergy forIron
  4. Effects of Oral Iron Supplementation on Blood Iron Status in Athletes: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Šmid AN; Golja P; Hadžić V; Abazović E; Drole K; Paravlic AH · Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2024
    Meta-analysis449 participants13 studies pooledFitness forIron
  5. 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
  6. Effect of Intravenous Iron on Aerobic Capacity and Iron Metabolism in Elite Athletes.
    Burden RJ; Pollock N; Whyte GP; Richards T; Moore B; Busbridge M; Srai SK; Otto J; Pedlar CR · Medicine and science in sports and exercise · 2016
    Randomized trial15 participantsFitness forIron
  7. The effects of oral iron supplementation on cognition in older children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Falkingham M; Abdelhamid A; Curtis P; Fairweather-Tait S; Dye L; Hooper L · Nutrition journal · 2010
    Meta-analysisMental Focus forIron
  8. Effects of iron supplementation in nonanemic pregnant women, infants, and young children on the mental performance and psychomotor development of children: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
    Szajewska H; Ruszczynski M; Chmielewska A · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2010
    Systematic review561 participants5 studies pooledMental Focus forIron
  9. Associations between moderate alcohol consumption, brain iron, and cognition in UK Biobank participants: Observational and mendelian randomization analyses.
    Topiwala A; Wang C; Ebmeier KP; Burgess S; Bell S; Levey DF; Zhou H; McCracken C; Roca-Fernández A; Petersen SE; Raman B; Husain M; Gelernter J; Miller KL; Smith SM; Nichols TE · PLoS medicine · 2022
    Cohort study20,729 participantsMental Focus forIron
  10. Iron status in diffuse telogen hair loss among women.
    Moeinvaziri M; Mansoori P; Holakooee K; Safaee Naraghi Z; Abbasi A · Acta dermatovenerologica Croatica : ADC · 2010
    Case-control study60 participantsHair Health forIron
  11. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to iron and maintenance of normal hair growth pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusHair Health forIron
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. The Effect of Iron-Fortified Lentils on Blood and Cognitive Status among Adolescent Girls in Bangladesh.
    Barnett AL; Wenger MJ; Yunus FM; Jalal C; DellaValle DM · Nutrients · 2023
    Randomized trial359 participantsMental Focus Productivity Boost forIron
  26. Cognitive Performance in Indian School-Going Adolescents Is Positively Affected by Consumption of Iron-Biofortified Pearl Millet: A 6-Month Randomized Controlled Efficacy Trial.
    Scott SP; Murray-Kolb LE; Wenger MJ; Udipi SA; Ghugre PS; Boy E; Haas JD · The Journal of nutrition · 2019
    Randomized trial140 participantsMental Focus forIron
  27. Effects of iron supplementation twice a week on attention score and haematologic measures in female high school students.
    Rezaeian A; Ghayour-Mobarhan M; Mazloum SR; Yavari M; Jafari SA · Singapore medical journal · 2015
    Randomized trial200 participantsMental Focus forIron
  28. Randomised study of cognitive effects of iron supplementation in non-anaemic iron-deficient adolescent girls.
    Bruner AB; Joffe A; Duggan AK; Casella JF; Brandt J · Lancet (London, England) · 1996
    Randomized trial81 participantsMental Focus forIron
  29. Effect of iron supplementation on cognition in Greek preschoolers.
    Metallinos-Katsaras E; Valassi-Adam E; Dewey KG; Lönnerdal B; Stamoulakatou A; Pollitt E · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2005
    Randomized trial49 participantsMental Focus forIron
  30. Effects of daily iron supplementation in primary-school-aged children: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Low M; Farrell A; Biggs BA; Pasricha SR · CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2014
    Meta-analysis7,089 participants32 studies pooledProductivity Boost forIron
  31. Consumption of Iron-Biofortified Beans Positively Affects Cognitive Performance in 18- to 27-Year-Old Rwandan Female College Students in an 18-Week Randomized Controlled Efficacy Trial.
    Murray-Kolb LE; Wenger MJ; Scott SP; Rhoten SE; Lung'aho MG; Haas JD · The Journal of nutrition · 2017
    Randomized trial150 participantsProductivity Boost forIron
  32. Functional consequences of iron supplementation in iron-deficient female cotton mill workers in Beijing, China.
    Li R; Chen X; Yan H; Deurenberg P; Garby L; Hautvast JG · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1994
    Randomized trial80 participantsProductivity Boost forIron