Iron

The overall rating for iron is 3 out of 3 meaning there is evidence that this supplement lives up to its expectations. Using this supplement should lead to positive results.

Table of Contents

  1. Simple Report
  2. Detailed Report
  3. Overall Effectiveness Rating
  4. Research Rating
  5. Products Containing Iron
  6. Claim Ratings
  7. References

Iron Simple Report

  • Supplement: Iron
  • Supplement Category: vitamins and minerals
  • Number of Products Containing Iron: 40
  • Effectiveness Rating: 3 out of 3
  • Research Rating: 20 (above 80 indicates sufficient research)
  • Number of Studies: 2
  • Number of Claims: 4

Iron Detailed Report

Overall Effectiveness Rating

The overall effectiveness rating for iron is 3 out of 3. This rating means the evidence is clear on the supplement's ability to deliver positive results. Using this supplement will lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for iron as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Research Rating for Iron

There are 2 studies in the database on iron; the research rating is 20. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for iron as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Products Containing Iron

Products Names Amount of Iron
Shatter Pumped8 1.1mg
Shift Nootropic 1mg
Neuro Brain and Focus 1mg
Vita JYM 18mg
Intensive Pre-Train 2.8mg
Full list of all 40 products containing Iron.

Claim Ratings

The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.

Performance Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve running performance

Mental Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve cognitive ability
improve memory
improve mood

References

Title of Study
Effects of iron and n-3 fatty acid supplementation, alone and in combination, on cognition in school children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention in South Africa
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of iron supplementation in female soldiers during military training: effects on iron status, physical performance, and mood