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@thanksman That doesn’t sound accurate. Ferrous fumarate, gluconate and sulfate, which are the the most common iron salts in supplements, are prepared by dissolving iron in acid and adding the compound with the counter-ion. Heme iron supplements (or desiccated liver) are a specialty product and...

@kaylakristinag Low serum ferritin (

@kaylakristinag Iron bisglycinate is actually a chelate (with a form of the amino acid glycine), so you might try switching over to an equivalent-dose bisglycinate chewable or tablet from your liquid. Any iron supplement can be constipating or not; it depends how much you’re taking—it’s the...

@hollersnhills There’s absolutely nothing wrong with Floradix or the Gaia liquid, if they’re working for someone. I like the heme iron products myself, as an omnivore, but for mild-to-moderately iron-deficient vegetarians, I generally recommend iron carbonyl or iron bisglycinate—both of which...

@hollersnhills Most liquid iron supplements are “gentle” because they have extremely low iron concentrations, like 10mg/10mL suggested serving for the Gaia product. Side effects are typically from unabsorbed iron, so if you never even approach absorption capacity, then no, no side effects. But...

@samwan This is the best! Thank you so much.

@dawn16 Oxalic acid isn't volatile. Cooking uncovered isn't going to change the concentration.