Pure Encapsulations OptiFerin-C, 60 Capsules

I recently found out that I am severely anemic due to very low iron in my blood. I have only been taking this supplement (which was recommended by my doctor) for a very short time. However, I am already feeling somewhat better and have more energy with no bad side effects so far. Capsules are small and easy to swallow.

Blood tests showed I was severely anemic. Took doctor’s suggestion of focusing on an iron rich diet without improvement. After researching iron supplements I chose optiferin-c. I take 1 pill every other day as I’ve seen there is some research that that can result in better absorption. Latest blood tests showed I am an no longer anemic after taking these pills for 4 months. I suggest taking pill prior to eating as this pill doesn’t seem to want to make it all the way to my stomach easily. Can have a bit of an aftertaste for a bit, but eating after can help. I’ve had no digestive issues from this supplement. Highly recommend.

My PCP/DO recommended these after she tested my ferritin and discovered it was 30. I know it take time for supplements ti take effect but the very first week of every other day I NOTICED A BIG difference in energy levels and mood. I am so thankful she recommended these. Im 55 and wish I had known about these and ferritin levels in my 40s!! If you are peri/pre menopause ASK YOUR PCP/PA/RN to check those levels. Getting ferritin checked again in December to see how I've improved! Can take this on an empty stomach no issues.

Seem to work. Good size bottle with 60 capsules. Easy to swallow them. No side effects.

I've needed to take iron supplements as long as I can remember. Regular iron pills resulted in constipation and severe stomach cramps. Gentle iron made me vomit. I took a slow release that I cut in half and was able to tolerate it. My iron levels were finally normal, but those pills caused so much burping, which might not sound that bad. Try to imagine so much burping that it was that bad. This OptiFerin-C has been amazing for me! I have no side effects and my iron levels are good. My only regret is that I didn't find it sooner. I also wish that the bottle came in a higher pill count.

i am 48, and in perimenopause, and i feel i should say this because low iron can often be mistaken for symptoms of perimenopause. the lethargy, moodiness, anxiety, depression, etc., are ALL symptoms of many things, but when you’re my age, almost any thing can be traced back to hormones. i already take a menopausal supplement that helps tremendously with mood and energy, and a multivitamin, but hormones are always fleeting and changing. in this case, my last few blood tests have revealed that i’m anemic so my doctor gave me a prescription for an iron pill. these things were HUGE and so awful on my stomach. after a week of blowing the toilet to smithereens, i stopped taking them. my doctor was sympathetic but still stayed on me to find something that works for me, so i gave these a try. i’m almost done with the first bottle i ordered so i will be ordering more. they are a lot easier on my stomach and after about a month, i noticed more consistency with BMs. as far as anything else goes, i guess i can tell that i have a bit more energy, but from what i’ve read, a severe depletion in iron takes a while to build up to a normal level again, so perhaps by the end of the next bottle, i’ll see a difference. i have given this 4 stars only due to that and did not expect a miracle to begin with. these are easy to swallow, and i love that they contain Vitamin C as well, because iron needs that to perform its best. i believe they are doing their job and if i continue to take them, i’ll see the results and so will my doctor and then she can hush about my iron levels.

the crazy thing is that this helped so much with energy, and feeling less cold and fatigued but my ferritin did not move. my ferritin was still a 6 while taking this mid-summer last year and when I took my blood test in January this year, it was still a 6 :( it did help my serum iron rise from 30 to 39. my doctor thinks it's because the elemental iron is too low for me (i'm very iron deficient) but I think this is perfect for maintenance once ferritin rises! this brand was super gentle on my stomach as well and i took it every other day (make sure not to consume dairy, tea, fiber, PPIs, calcium/zinc, or magnesium within 2+ hours of taking this). iron is such a complex mineral and certain forms of iron work in some people while not working for others.

Love this product! Helps with my ferritin levels