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Solgar Gentle Iron 25 mg

Solgar · Capsule · 25 mg

Price/day

€0.18

Dose

25 mg

Servings/pack

90

Pack price

€15.90

Transparency Index

7.5/10

Recommended A strong mid-price pick if tolerability matters more to you than ultra-premium branding.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 8.0/10

The evidence applies to iron as an ingredient, not specifically to the brand. In true deficiency or increased need, iron is well supported.

Value for money 8.0/10

€0.18 per day for a well-known gentle iron product is strong. Value for money is one of the main advantages here.

Product quality 8.0/10

The 'Gentle Iron' positioning clearly aims at better tolerability. That is a real advantage with iron, even if the formula is not maximally luxurious.

Label honesty 8.0/10

The product is positioned around tolerability rather than wild energy claims. That feels relatively clean.

Third-party testing 5.0/10

A solid legacy brand, though no standout independent testing story is visible at product level.

Product Description

Solgar positions this product explicitly as ‘Gentle Iron’ — a more tolerable iron option. With iron, that is often more important than any fancy add-on blend.

What We Like

  • Good value for money
  • 25 mg per serving: sensible for targeted use
  • Tolerability focus instead of aggressive high-dose posturing

What We’re Missing

  • Not intended for blind daily supplementation
  • Brand feels solid rather than maximally transparent
  • Not as clinical-premium in profile as Thorne or Pure Encapsulations

Usage Recommendation

Most interesting for people who likely need iron but tend to react poorly to harsher forms. Ideally guided by labs.

Ingredient dossier

Essential for oxygen transport, energy metabolism, and immune function. Clearly effective when deficiency is confirmed — do not supplement without a lab diagnosis.

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