Does the job, doesn’t taste that bad, but leaves a weird aftertaste
"I’m not a bariatric patient, but these were recommended to me by my OB since I’m anemic this pregnancy. The taste really isn’t that bad. It kind of reminds me of the old chewable Flintstones vitamins I took as a kid. The only problem is it leaves a weird aftertaste and gives me awful tasting burps for an hour or so after taking them. Overall, I do like having dissolvable pills because I hate swallowing big pills. And it seems to be doing the trick. Also, I don’t have any kind of nausea from these, and they seem to be gentle on the stomach. But I might change to another form just to get rid of the aftertaste."
Dosage
"Some people have had issues with this product making them feel ill as a result of taking the full dosage, which is currently 3 tablets (54 mg of iron). Remember that this is an iron pill designed for those who have had bariatric surgery and their iron needs are generally greater. Just one tablet provides 18 mg of iron and the average woman between the ages of 19 and 50 only needs 18 mg of iron daily from all food and supplement sources combined. The average male within the same age group only requires 8 mg daily. Bottom line: 3 tablets is A LOT of iron. Excessive iron intake can be toxic. Just because the bottle says to take 3 tablets doesn't mean that everyone should. Consult your doctor for the appropriate dose that is right for you."
Try them,what do you have to lose?!
"I was hesitant to purchase because these were designed for Bariatric Patients. Anybody can use them! I was sold after reading the reviews and specifically a review from a Doctor with a Rare Disease who was a Pediatric Hematologist. Usually iron makes my stomach upset or messes with my bowels. These have a pleasant test. I do belch a few times after taking these and taste just like when I ate them. If that's the only downside than I am okay with that. I have malabsorption issues and these have fixed my problem. When my daughter started showing sings of iron deficiency,I knew what to do. Within a month her levels were back on tract. My labs prove as well these work. What do you have to lose? Give them a try! I would take their multivitamin as well but I don't like the mega doses of B vitamins or I'd definitely try them!"
