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Thorne Iron Bisglycinate 25 mg

Thorne · Capsule · 25 mg

Price/day

€0.33

Dose

25 mg

Servings/pack

60

Pack price

€19.90

Transparency Index

7.8/10

Recommended One of the cleaner iron picks if you deliberately want a premium product with a well-absorbed form.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 8.0/10

Iron is well supported when deficiency or increased need is documented. Without deficiency, it is not a daily wellness supplement but a targeted intervention.

Value for money 7.0/10

Not cheap, but still reasonable for a premium brand using a chelated form. Price sits in the upper mid-range.

Product quality 9.0/10

Bisglycinate is one of the better iron forms for tolerability and absorption. Thorne usually stands for clean, no-nonsense formulations.

Label honesty 8.0/10

The product concept is clear and not overinflated. Solid single-ingredient logic instead of vague health-claim theater.

Third-party testing 6.0/10

Thorne is generally trusted, but no especially strong external testing certification is obvious for this product.

Product Description

This product uses iron bisglycinate, a chelated iron form that is often better tolerated than harsher standard forms. For people with sensitive stomachs, that can make a real difference.

What We Like

  • 25 mg per serving: a sensible strength for targeted use
  • Bisglycinate form: usually well tolerated and reasonably well absorbed
  • Clean premium profile without unnecessary kitchen-sink formulation

What We’re Missing

  • Not for blind daily use: iron should ideally be used in the context of ferritin/hemoglobin data
  • Relatively expensive for a simple single-ingredient product
  • No clearly visible top-tier third-party certification at product level

Usage Recommendation

Most useful when deficiency or increased need is documented. Iron is best guided by labs, not guesswork.

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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