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?
How much iron do I need?
It depends. How much iron you need depends on your current iron levels, the form of iron you take and your diet when taking iron.
At the shelf, finding an iron supplement can be confusing because there are several forms of iron that come in different dosages. Each one is absorbed differently by your body. Ferrous sulfate, the most common form of iron, is commonly recommended by doctors at a dose of 325mg, which is equal to 65mg of elemental iron, but for some people its absorption is accompanied by upset stomach.
The two forms of iron that make up Bifera iron tablets, heme and non-heme iron, work together to enhance iron absorption while minimizing the usual side effects associated with iron, such as heartburn, queasiness and constipation. Bifera is designed so that all the supplemental iron you need is in one small pill, taken once a day.
