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Ox Bile 45% Cholic Acid with Iron
Swanson Premium Brand
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(1381 ratings)
Iron 3.5 mg
Score 15.0
A digestive aid with ox bile; contains a negligible amount of highly absorbable iron, unsuitable for iron supplementation.
Quantity: 60 Capsule(s)Servings size: 1 Capsule(s) (60 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Energy
Productivity Boost
Hair Health
Mood Support
leaderboard Score 15.0
A digestive aid with ox bile; contains a negligible amount of highly absorbable iron, unsuitable for iron supplementation.
Swanson Premium Brand Ox Bile with Iron is fundamentally a digestive aid, with ox bile being its primary active ingredient for supporting fat digestion. While it does contain a small amount of iron (3.5mg) in the highly bioavailable Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate form, this dosage is far too low to have any significant impact on iron stores or to alleviate symptoms of iron deficiency. It is not designed to be an effective iron supplement and will not address the listed goals if they are due to low iron.
- Contains highly bioavailable Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate
- Primary ingredient, ox bile, supports fat digestion
- Extremely low iron content (3.5mg) for stated goals
- Primarily a digestive aid, not an iron supplement
- Do not rely on this product for iron supplementation or to treat iron deficiency.
- Individuals with bile duct obstruction or severe liver disease should consult a doctor.
$7.19($0.11 per serving)
 Walmart | $ 9.99 | |
 iHerb | $ 7.19 |
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Iron (Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate) | 3.5 mg |
| Ox Bile powder (Cholic Acid, Bovine) | 90 mg |
Categories
Iron 15.0
Categorizing this primarily as an iron product is misleading given its main ingredient and the minimal iron dosage. It cannot serve as an effective iron supplement for most individuals.
Goals
Energy 15.0
The tiny amount of iron (3.5mg) is insufficient to correct iron deficiency, which is the root cause of fatigue. The ox bile does not directly contribute to energy levels via iron repletion.
Productivity Boost 15.0
Iron deficiency can impair concentration, but this product's iron dose is too low to make a difference. Any productivity benefits would be unrelated to iron status.
Hair Health 15.0
While iron deficiency can lead to hair loss, the 3.5mg iron provided is inadequate to improve hair health through iron repletion.
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