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SunActive Non-Irritating Iron 15 mg

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Iron 15 mg
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Score81
Microencapsulated ferric pyrophosphate may be gentler than standard salts, but the amount is below many deficiency-focused formulas. No vitamin C, folate, or vitamin B12 is provided, and the lower amount may not match a stronger clinical need.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
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Score 81

Microencapsulated ferric pyrophosphate may be gentler than standard salts, but the amount is below many deficiency-focused formulas. No vitamin C, folate, or vitamin B12 is provided, and the lower amount may not match a stronger clinical need.
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Analysis

ferric pyrophosphate supplies 15 mg of iron in one capsule. Microencapsulated ferric pyrophosphate may be gentler than standard salts, but the amount is below many deficiency-focused formulas.

The conservative serving may suit lighter supplementation when a lower iron amount is appropriate. One capsule and a low serving cost are convenient for routine use.

No vitamin C, folate, or vitamin B12 is provided, and the lower amount may not match a stronger clinical need. Iron status and the reason for supplementation should guide duration and dose.

Who is it for
  • Adults advised to use a lower iron amount
  • People seeking a potentially gentler form
  • Users who want a focused single capsule
Best for
  • Light iron supplementation
  • Lower-dose daily use
  • People avoiding high-potency formulas

Pros

  • Potentially gentle microencapsulated form
  • Conservative 15 mg amount
  • One-capsule serving
  • Low serving cost

Cons

  • Below common deficiency-focused amounts
  • No vitamin C
  • No folate or vitamin B12

Warnings

  • Ferric pyrophosphate can still cause nausea, constipation, or dark stools.
  • Use iron for a confirmed need; unnecessary intake can accumulate, particularly in people with hemochromatosis or other iron-overload conditions.
  • Iron can reduce absorption of levothyroxine and some tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, so separate doses as directed by a pharmacist.
  • Keep iron supplements away from children because accidental ingestion can cause serious iron poisoning.

Nutrient quality

83 Highest impact

A modern, potentially gentler form supports light iron supplementation. The modest amount and absence of cofactors limit deficiency-focused depth.

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Ingredient transparency

84 Highest impact

The iron form and amount are specific, with no hidden blend. Intake directions and non-active ingredients were not included in the supplied details.

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Customer satisfaction

69 High impact

The available satisfaction metric is favorable and the sample provides useful confidence. Specific experience details are absent, so repeated complaints and purpose fit remain uncertain.

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Value for money

87 Highest impact

Useful active quality and a practical serving cost support good value. The formula compares well without obvious price inflation.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Iron (Ferric Pyrophosphate)
 15 mg
Adults 18–50
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Iron (Ferric Pyrophosphate) · 15 mg OverallScore78
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Microencapsulated ferric pyrophosphate offers a modern, potentially gentler form in one capsule. The 15 mg iron dose is below the collection's effective target range and may suit lighter supplementation better than deficiency-focused use. Low serving cost supports value, though no vitamin C or blood-cell cofactors are included.

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