Mineral supplement
Iron Bisglycinate
Pale green to gray capsule contents
Typical Strength
per prescriber
Formulations
0 compounds
How It Works
Mechanism of action
A chelated, gentle form of iron with high bioavailability and less GI irritation than ferrous salts. The glycine chelate protects iron through the gut for absorption. Compounded for iron deficiency with better tolerability.
What compounding can change
When Iron Bisglycinate is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.