Sports Research, Blood Balance, 90 Liquid Veggie Capsules
Each liquid veggie capsule supplies 36 mg of elemental iron as Ferrochel ferrous bisglycinate and 15 mg vitamin C. The fully disclosed formula also contains vitamin B6, methylfolate and methylcobalamin; the US iHerb listing was in stock at $29.97 for 90 servings.
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Our Verdict
It ranks third because its form, transparency and active-iron value are strong, but the 36 mg dose is less directly matched to the cited 24–25 mg bisglycinate trials and its testing claim lacks public documentation.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •Uses Ferrochel ferrous bisglycinate and includes 15 mg vitamin C.
- •All five active nutrients are individually disclosed, with no proprietary blend.
- •Ninety servings provide approximately $0.0093 per milligram of elemental iron.
Cons
- •The label says “Third Party Tested,” but no named analytical certification or public product-specific certificate of analysis was located.
- •It is not an iron-only product: each serving also contains 5 mg vitamin B6, 667 mcg DFE folate and 300 mcg vitamin B12.
Specifications
| Iron Form | Ferrochel ferrous bisglycinate chelate |
| Elemental Iron | 36 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg as L-ascorbic acid |
| Delivery Form | Liquid veggie capsule |
| Serving Size | 1 capsule |
| Servings Per Container | 90 |
| Cost per mg Iron | $0.0093 |
| Testing/Certification | Label states third-party tested; Non-GMO Project Verified and AVA Certified Vegan; no public CoA located |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Buyers wanting a higher-dose bisglycinate formula with vitamin C
- Those who also want disclosed methylfolate, methylcobalamin and active-form vitamin B6
Not For
- Buyers who want iron without additional vitamins
- Those requiring NSF, USP or a public product-specific certificate
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