Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I always passed on taking an iron supplement until I purchased these. There is no burping, or constipation like in the old days and I noticed a definite improvement in my fatigue. Through the years (I am 75) my iron levels have been tested regularly as they are a regular component of a CBC which is very simplistic. I always tested at a low normal, usually with just one number or two over the line. So, the docs said I was within normal limits... Then, one day I chose to eat a can of beets for breakfast (I know, I’m weird) and noticed an hour or so later that my urine was very pink in color. Because I am curious by nature I googled “why do eating beets make my pee pink? I was surprised to see an article that stated that this phenomena was present in 10 to 14% of the population and had to do with the lack of a particular enzyme that metabolized the beets. More importantly, this pointed to an iron deficiency in that person. In a way, I was mightily ticked off that all these years of continual drowsiness and fatigue could have been alleviated by a physician saying, “hmm, you’re showing a low normal in hemoglobin, so let’s try an iron supplement”.. (BTW, this bit of beet juice info was just a small little tidbit posted by an unknown source. My daughter said “Mom, you can’t believe everything you see on the internet!!” Well, a month or so later, there was a full, scientific article on “Beeturia” which stated exactly what I’d seen earlier. I guess what all this points to is need for us to be pro-active in our health care. I wish that I had spoken up for myself years ago!! Now, going back to this iron supplement, I have not had any unpleasant side effects. It needs to be said that you have to be careful with all supplements and not overdo any of them. There are those of us that think “if a little bit is good, a lot will be better”. Ok, this has nothing to do with the subject of iron supplements but I feel compelled to mention it.. There’s a lot of info regarding the health benefits of apple cider vinegar and I’m right up there with the believers! However, I have only seen on ONE YouTube presentation a warning that too much ACV lowers your potassium levels. I am a semi-retired hospice nurse (private duty) and was working a difficult case in San Jose’ a few years ago. I was not accustomed to the summer temperatures in that area and was drinking extra large cups of water with lime, honey and ACV. I thought I was doing my body a service until I slid out of bed one night and literally could not get up off the floor. I’m embarrassed to disclose how long and hard I TRIED, and had large abrasions on my elbows and knees. I had my first ride in an ambulance and blood tests revealed that my potassium level was dangerously low. Being a nurse, I did not suspect this as there was no muscle cramping or irregular heartbeat involved. After two infusions of potassium I was able to walk across the floor. Unbelievable!! I realized this is long-winded, but if the knowledge helps even one person, it should be worth it.