I have had pregnancy anemia for all three of my pregnancies. I have tried dozens of different brands of iron supplements. It was frustrating to find that SO MANY of the supplements available came with varying GI side effects. While many caused severe constipation, others caused “sulfur burps”, complete with bloating, vomiting and diarrhea. You never want to have to deal with GI side effects on top of being exhausted from pregnancy anemia.
I wasted A LOT of money on lots of different iron supplements. I was never able to take any supplements long enough to alleviate my pregnancy anemia. But still, I persisted and kept trying different types of supplements in hopes that I would find one that worked.
Here are my two favorites:
Floravital Liquid Iron Supplement + Herbs
This iron supplement comes in liquid form. It is formulated for easy absorption and is gentle on the digestive tract due to use of ferrous gluconate, a highly soluble compound. It is a vegan product!
You take 10ml twice a day for a total dosing of 20mg. It is a liquid so you can easily adjust the dosing to match whatever recommendation your doctor makes for your pregnancy anemia.
Besides Iron, the supplement has Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and also Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B1, and B2.
The liquid can stain your teeth so it is recommended that you wash your mouth out with water after taking it.
Individual wrapped cherry-flavored Iron Soft Chews contain 45mg of Iron as Ferrous Fumarate with 60mg of Vitamin C. The 45mg of Iron is a lot more than most other supplements provide.
Dosing is 1 chew per day, so each bottle will last for 2 months. It is sugar free, gluten free and is made in the USA. It is also dairy free!
These chews utilize a unique formula that was originally designed by a bariatric surgical team to benefit weight loss patients and those with pregnancy anemia.
My hemoglobin levels have started to RISE on my blood work results for the first time ever. It is amazing what a good supplement can do. I am not a walking zombie that is always cold anymore. Totally life changing!
Goodbye, pregnancy anemia. See ya never!
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