California Gold Nutrition, Ferrochel Iron (Bisglycinate), 36 mg, 90 Capsules
The label provides 36 mg elemental iron as ferrous bisglycinate chelate in one vegan capsule, with no vitamin C. iHerb currently lists it in stock and links a product-specific iTested certificate.
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Our Verdict
It narrowly takes first because it combines a product-specific iTested certificate with the best active-ingredient value and a fully disclosed bisglycinate dose. Its 10,000+ recent sales also support buyer trust, but certification, form and value drive the rank.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •36 mg elemental iron as ferrous bisglycinate chelate per capsule
- •The iHerb page links a product-specific iTested certificate
- •$8.02 for 90 servings, about $0.0025 per mg of elemental iron
Cons
- •No vitamin C appears on the Supplement Facts panel
- •The 36 mg serving is higher than the 25 mg bisglycinate dose used in the cited pregnancy trial
Specifications
| Iron Form | Ferrous bisglycinate chelate |
| Elemental Iron | 36 mg |
| Vitamin C | None |
| Serving Size | 1 capsule |
| Servings Per Container | 90 |
| Other Active Ingredients | None |
| Other Ingredients | Rice flour, hypromellose capsule, rice hulls, rice bran extract |
| Testing / Certification | Product-specific iTested certificate linked by iHerb |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Buyers prioritizing the lowest cost per mg of elemental iron
- Buyers wanting a public product-specific test document
Not For
- Buyers specifically wanting vitamin C in the same capsule
- Anyone whose clinician recommends a lower elemental-iron dose
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