ByDr. Brennan Commerford, D.C.·Last reviewed: July 2026

Iron (as Ferrous Bisglycinate Chelate) (Ferrochel®): verification pending

We’re confirming the science for this compound before we publish a form ranking. Our team reviews every ranked page against peer-reviewed absorption data — this one is still under review, so we are not showing a score yet.

Check back soon. Rankings are reviewed by Dr. Brennan Commerford, D.C.

References

  1. Systematic review confirms ferrous bisglycinate as preferred form for supplementation due to superior tolerability and absorption efficiency. PubMed
  2. Chelated iron transport via dipeptide pathway resists inhibition by phytate, polyphenols, and calcium that reduce non-heme iron absorption by 50-90%. PubMed
  3. Iron bisglycinate chelate demonstrated 2-4x greater bioavailability than ferrous sulfate in iron-deficient women, measured by serum ferritin response. PubMed

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