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Ferrous Bisglycinate vs Ferrous Sulfate Iron Supplement
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Delwis Healthcare
June 8, 2026

Ferrous Bisglycinate vs Ferrous Sulfate: Which Iron Supplement Is Easier on Your Stomach?

If you have ever been prescribed iron tablets and stopped taking them because of nausea, constipation, or stomach cramps — you are not alone. Iron deficiency anemia affects an estimated 52% of pregnant women and 59% of adolescent girls in India, according to NFHS-5 data. Yet one of the biggest barriers to successful iron therapy is not access — it is tolerance. The form of iron in your supplement makes a dramatic difference, and the choice between ferrous bisglycinate and ferrous sulfate could determine whether your treatment actually works.

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