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Iron-friendly picks — food & supplements

From gentle daily iron to gummies for capsule sensitivity, plus a therapeutic option only with lab-proven deficiency. Always follow your provider and ferritin/hemoglobin testing.

Pregnancy · Breastfeeding4 picks

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  1. Webber Naturals Gentle Iron 28mg
    Why on this listBisglycinate iron — often best tolerated when you need routine pregnancy iron support.
    Iron SupplementWebber Naturals Gentle Iron 28mgWebber Naturals (Canadian)✓ Rating 8/10 — Safe

    Ferrous bisglycinate 28mg — the gentlest iron form, non-constipating. Matches the pregnancy RDA. Includes folic acid 400mcg and B12. Formulated and packaged in Canada. Health Canada NPN: 80037622. Ferrous bisglycinate is the recommended iron form in pregnancy per SOGC. Consult your provider before starting.

    Ingredients

    • No flagged concern: Iron (ferrous bisglycinate) 28 mg
    • No flagged concern: Folic acid
    • No flagged concern: Vitamin B12
    • No flagged concern: Vitamin C
    • No flagged concern: Microcrystalline cellulose

    Colour coding matches the status labels above (OK / Caution / Avoid).

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  2. Jamieson Iron 28mg with Folic Acid
    Why on this listValue-friendly capsule with vitamin C co-factors to support absorption.
    Iron SupplementJamieson Iron 28mg with Folic AcidJamieson (Canadian)✓ Rating 8/10 — Safe

    Budget-friendly iron supplement from Canada's #1 supplement brand. 28mg iron with folic acid, B12, and vitamin C to enhance absorption. Matches the pregnancy RDA. Great value for women who need supplemental iron at a lower cost. Consult your provider before starting.

    Ingredients

    • No flagged concern: Iron (ferrous fumarate) 28 mg
    • No flagged concern: Folic acid
    • No flagged concern: Vitamin B12
    • No flagged concern: Vitamin C

    Colour coding matches the status labels above (OK / Caution / Avoid).

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  3. Prenatal Iron Gummies 20mg
    Why on this listWhen capsules trigger nausea — confirm total elemental iron meets your plan.
    Iron Supplement (Gummy)Prenatal Iron Gummies 20mgIron Gummies⚠ Rating 7/10 — Generally safe, see notes

    Gummy iron for women who struggle with capsules during nausea. 20mg microencapsulated iron per gummy — vegan, non-GMO, prenatal-specific. Gummies typically deliver slightly less elemental iron than capsules — confirm iron levels are adequate with your provider. A good option for nausea-sensitive moms who can't tolerate standard capsules.

    Ingredients

    • No flagged concern: Iron (microencapsulated) 20 mg
    • No flagged concern: Folic acid
    • No flagged concern: Vitamin C
    • No flagged concern: Pectin
    • No flagged concern: Natural flavours

    Colour coding matches the status labels above (OK / Caution / Avoid).

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  4. FeraMAX Pd 150mg Iron Supplement
    Why on this listTherapeutic dose for diagnosed deficiency only — use strictly with clinician direction.
    Iron Supplement (Therapeutic)FeraMAX Pd 150mg Iron SupplementFeraMAX⚕ Rating 7/10 — Provider direction only

    #1 bestselling iron supplement in Canada. 150mg polydextrose-iron is a therapeutic dose for diagnosed iron deficiency anemia — not for routine supplementation. Use only under the direction of your healthcare provider. Highly effective for clinically confirmed iron deficiency during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

    Ingredients

    • No flagged concern: Iron (polydextrose-iron complex) 150 mg
    • No flagged concern: Microcrystalline cellulose
    • No flagged concern: Hypromellose

    Colour coding matches the status labels above (OK / Caution / Avoid).

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