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Thorne's Iron Bisglycinate contains iron reacted with glycine to optimize its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, thus minimizing the typical side effects of iron supplementation.*\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of Thorne’s Iron Bisglycinate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron provided in a chelated form for optimal absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced GI side effects, such as nausea and constipation*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 25 mg of elemental iron per serving as Ferrochel® chelate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF Certified for Sport®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause an athlete needs to know that his or her supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of more than 200 substances banned by many major athletic organizations, including stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, and masking agents.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient Amounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eServing Size: 1 Capsules\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eServings Per Container: 60\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIron (Bisglycinate) 25mg\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hypromellose Capsule, Leucine, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALLERGY WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREGNANCY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf pregnant, consult your health professional before using this product.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTERACTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER WARNINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. 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