Iron Supplement FAQ
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Who should take an iron supplement such as Bifera?
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How much iron do I need?
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Do I need a prescription for an iron supplement like Bifera?
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How often should I take iron supplements?
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Why maintain a healthy iron level?
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Should iron be taken with food?
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What is the difference between heme and non-heme iron?
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Do I need to take Vitamin C with an iron supplement like Bifera?
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Will iron cause constipation?
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Do I need to take a stool softener with iron?
Do I need to take a stool softener with iron?
The most common iron supplements can result in gastrointestinal upset and occasional constipation. Your doctor may recommend that you also take a stool softener if taking iron makes you constipated. Some iron supplements already contain stool-softening ingredients, such as docusate sodium, so that you do not have to take a separate product.
Taking an alternative form of iron, like Bifera heme-based iron, may minimize gastrointestinal complaints as compared to non-heme iron "irons salts," such as ferrous sulfate and ferrous gluconate.
Do I need to take a stool softener with Bifera?
No, most users do not combine Bifera with a stool softener. The two types of iron that make up the Bifera formula, heme and non-heme irons, maximize absorption while minimizing gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea, constipation and nausea.
