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AOR AOR - Ortho Iron, 60 vcaps

AOR Ortho Iron - Contains SunActive Fe, a superior form of iron shown to be better absorbed and much easier to tolerate than most iron products on the market. SunActive contains ferric pyrophosphate, a type of iron that has been processed to reduce particle size for higher absorption, and is bound to a food grade emulsifier to prevent clustering. AOR Ortho Iron also contains other nutrients to support iron absorption and prevent the oxidative effects associated with iron supplementation. These include Vitamin C, B6, B12, folate, lactoferrin, and copper; all of which are crucial for iron absorption and utilization.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $54.88 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Active methylated forms: B vitamins in the forms your body can put to use right away.
Mood and hormone balance: Supports healthy methylation, mood and hormonal rhythm.
Energy at the cellular level: Feeds the pathways behind steady, real energy.

Best suited to: people whose stomach can't handle ferrous sulfate, someone with mild iron deficiency confirmed by bloodwork, vegetarians or vegans low on iron and b12.

What the research supports

One capsule gives 30 mg of iron as SunActive Fe, alongside 200 mg vitamin C. The bottle lasts two months.

Trials correcting low iron typically use 60 to 120 mg of elemental iron a day.

Energy (evidence: moderate, from ): Iron carries oxygen to your cells, and without enough your body cannot make energy efficiently. Trials on adults with low iron show fatigue improving within weeks of daily supplementation.

Read the literature: Energy on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

People whose stomach can't handle ferrous sulfate: SunActive Fe is a microencapsulated ferric pyrophosphate specifically processed to reduce the nausea and constipation common with standard iron salts.
Someone with mild iron deficiency confirmed by bloodwork: 30 mg of well-absorbed iron plus vitamin C, B6, B12 and folate covers a moderate daily need without the harshness of a high dose product.
Vegetarians or vegans low on iron and B12: The methylcobalamin B12 and 5-MTHF folate address the other nutrients this group commonly runs short on alongside iron.

Look elsewhere if

Anyone diagnosed with significant iron deficiency anemia: Work from bloodwork with a practitioner. Refilling a store that has genuinely run down is a dosing and monitoring question, and a 30 mg maintenance formula is not where that decision starts.

What to expect

Give it two to three months. Iron stores rebuild slowly and a blood test is what tells you it worked, not how you feel in week two. Darker stools are expected and are not a problem. If your stomach objects, take it with a full meal.

How it compares

Compared with a ferrous sulfate or fumarate tablet: Ferric pyrophosphate is micronised and far gentler on the stomach than the ferrous salts, which is the usual reason people stop taking iron. The tradeoff: The ferrous salts are cheaper and carry most of the older trial evidence.
Compared with an iron bisglycinate: Bisglycinate is the other gentle option, and it comes as a single ingredient rather than inside a B vitamin formula. The tradeoff: You give up the 200 mg of vitamin C, the folate and the B12 that ride along here.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: Iron (SunActive®Fe - ferric pyrophosphate), Lactoferrin (provides 16.65 mcg iron), Vitamin C (from ascorbic acid), Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) and 3 more
Ingredient form: vcaps
Servings per container: 60
Suggested use: Adults: Take one capsule daily with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Adults: Take one capsule daily with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

Iron (SunActive®Fe - ferric pyrophosphate): 30mg
Lactoferrin (provides 16.65 mcg iron): 100mg
Vitamin C (from ascorbic acid): 200mg
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin): 647mcg
Folic acid (as calcium L-5-MTHF): 800mcg
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5’-phosphate): 25mg
Copper (from copper citrate): 900mcg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Microcrystalline cellulose, sodium stearyl fumarate, maltodextrin (from sweet potato), lecithin (sunflower). Capsule: hypromellose.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Ortho Iron

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.