Choosing the Right Iron Supplement

When it comes to iron supplements, choosing the right one is important. Many supplemental forms of iron are hard on the stomach and can cause nausea and constipation. They must be taken with food, and most aren’t readily absorbed by the body—so while you may be taking an iron supplement, there’s no guarantee your body’s iron stores will actually increase.

MegaFood Blood Builder is a unique iron supplement that’s been clinically shown to increase iron levels, without common gastrointestinal side effects like nausea or constipation (because that’s just no fun).* In a study with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, participants took a daily dose of Blood Builder and were examined across an eight-week period, during which researchers recorded their iron stores and any side effects, like constipation and nausea. After the eightweek period, study participants showed statistically significant improvements in every measure of iron status—with no constipation or nausea.

MegaFood Blood Builder can be taken any time of day, even on an empty stomach, without making you queasy. And it contains additional nutrients that support your body in building the blood it needs—like vitamin C, which helps the body absorb iron, increasing its stability and solubility.* Blood Builder also contains vitamin B12 and folate. Both these B vitamins play important roles in energy metabolism, working together with iron to promote stamina and reduce fatigue.*

And like all MegaFood supplements, Blood Builder is made with nourishing, whole foods, like beet root and organic oranges. Each tablet delivers a gentle and effective 26 mg of iron per serving; convenient mini-tablets are also available. And MegaFood Blood Builder is 100 percent vegan and crafted with foods that support regenerative agriculture—practices that nurture the soil, promote more nutritious foods, and play a part in reversing climate change.