Cardiovascular Research Ferritin Capsules, 60 Count

The BEST supplement for raising Ferritin levels. I take this along with Ferrex-150 and my Ferritin level rose from 17.7 to 47 in 6 weeks. No other supplement has worked for me. As the levels increase, I can feel my performance improving. My goal is to get my levels up around 100.Update 6/8/2016: I am not taking these anymore and have switched to different supplements. Here's why. My ferritin levels STALLED at 47 ng/dL and at one point, they even dropped back down to 27 ng/dL while I was still supplementing. At first, I thought the 27 value was a mistake but it repeated a month later. So, I then did more research and switched to taking Vitron-C and Ferretts Iron. I started taking 1 tablet of EACH on 8/31/2015 along with 250 mg of Country Life Chewable Acerola to aid absorption (these come in large 500 mg wafers that I split in half).Vitron-C contains 65 mg Elemental Iron (as ferronyl iron) along with 125 mg of vitamin C (as ascorbic acid). Ascorbic acid isn't all that great so that is why I also take Acerola which is a pure form of Vitamin C.Ferretts Iron contains 106 mg of elemental iron (as ferrous fumarate).My ferritin level on 2/2/2016 was 58 ng/dL, so that is an increase of 31 in 5 months. Not bad. I will be tested again in August.

I've tried most of the different iron supplement variations available at the Vitaminshoppe (and here on Amazon). This is the only one that does not cause undesirable side effects for me. I think the only thing that bothers me about this supplement is that Cardiovascular Research appears to be the only company in the US that produces and sells an actual ferritin supplement.I find this very strange because I cannot think of another supplement where this is the case. This was a red flag for me, because an iron supplement that doesn't cause constipation and raises blood serum ferritin levels is a big deal (it's like having a better mousetrap), so you would think all the big supplement companies would get in. There are so many companies out there and they are very aggressive about jumping into new and popular lines of supplements. But not this one. Why? I have no clue and I'm still trying to figure it out. Where are the big mainstream supplement companies? Solaray, Solgar, Vitaminshoppe, Source Naturals, Natrol, Twins Lab, the list goes on and on.So this is a big red flag for me. But I was desperate so I tried it anyways and IT DOES WORK. It raised my blood ferritin levels and also my blood serum iron , TIBC, and UIBC levels. With no side effects. So until I discover a compelling reason to stop taking these supplements, I think they are great.

A great value item. Thank you.

I started taking this supplement at the recommendation of my doctor when it was discovered my Ferritin levels were ~12 when they should be around 60. Ferritin is iron protein in blood not to be confused with simple Iron (it takes a different test to determine ferritin levels and might be missed with basic iron screening). I'm a female athlete and low ferritin is a common issue among women athletes, particularly runners. I've noticed an increase in energy and overall well being on this supplement and my blood work is up to 30 in about 6 months. I haven't experienced much (if any) of the well-know constipation issues many iron supplements cause.

My functional medicine doctor had me start these and they really help my energy levels, issues with hair loss and with my cycle. Must have now!

I have had lots of sleep issues as I have gotten older. I have tried numerous sleep meds and was taking enough benedryl with it to knock out a small elephant. A doctor I work with asked if I have ever had my Ferritin levels checked and I said no. He recommended getting them checked and talk with my PCP about getting started on a Ferritin regime. I was so tired of not sleeping that I just started taking 1 of these pills every day (along with my sleep medication) and I'm not sure when it happened but finally I could sleep. I also have always been slightly anemic so I can't wait for my checkup to see what my levels are, because I believe this pills has worked wonders for me.

These are small and easy to swallow. I cant really tell if they helped at all.

Even after having taken solid and chelated iron pills for months, I still had critical iron numbers, so I purchased this and take it along with NovaFerrum (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C2DHB5K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00C2DHB5K&linkCode=as2&tag=4abettelife&linkId=e970a80e16597ccf8494c852f2aa5800 )I take it on an empty stomach, at least an hour before a meal. I chase it with 12 ounces of orange juice (details below). I am careful to take it separate from calcium, or magnesium, or zinc - I understand these can interfere with iron absorption. If I take my multi-vitamins in the morning, I do the iron at night, or vice versa.Within DAYS I could tell my iron levels were improving. I could breathe more easily, my energy levels were much much higher, and I could do triple the exercises I did days before.I love this product.I do chase it with a glass of orange juice, because iron absorbs better when taken with vitamin C, and because it prevents nausea. The first day I took it, I didn't take it with enough liquid and within 20 minutes I was very nauseous. But it was bearable, only lasted 40 minutes, then went away completely.Once I started chasing it with 8-12 ounces orange juice, I've had much less nausea.For maximum absorption, I also take vitamin c to ensure enough Vit C for max iron absorption.I do intend to update my post when I have my newest blood test numbers to show the before-and-after, but I need 3 months for that.I bought a second bottle, will purchase again.Highly, Highly Recommended.