{"product_id":"thorne-iron-bisglycinate","title":"Thorne | Iron Bisglycinate","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn optimal delivery format for iron, which is essential for healthy red blood cells. Resists fatigue and other effects of iron deficiency in women, athletes, and others.* NSF Certified for Sport®\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIron is essential to the formation and function of healthy red blood cells.* An adequate amount of dietary iron is required for blood cells to efficiently transport oxygen throughout the body. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), up to 16 percent of individuals in some populations is deficient in iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividuals who can be prone to iron deficiency include\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen of menstruating age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequent blood donors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals who have undergone gastric bypass surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals who eat a very high fiber diet, which can inhibit iron absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividuals recovering from blood loss, such as injury or surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance athletes who have any of the above additional risk factors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigns of iron deficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFatigue or weakness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShortness of breath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold hands and feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeling lightheaded or dizzy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges in menstrual cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecreased athletic performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIron is difficult for the body to absorb, and supplementing with conventional forms of iron, including ferrous sulfate, can cause gastrointestinal side effects – such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and dark-colored stools. 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.*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52832880787738,"sku":"210000001998","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3962\/7034\/files\/m226__vbaaaf58da43e4570486a71973c2e7172b52b8e79.png?v=1791073573","url":"https:\/\/b1stshop.com\/products\/thorne-iron-bisglycinate","provider":"B1st Nutrition","version":"1.0","type":"link"}