📅 Updated August 2026 · 🕒 8 min read
Iron deficiency is India's single most common nutritional problem · affecting over 50% of women and 25% of children. Before buying, get a ferritin blood test. This tells you if you're deficient and how severely. Supplementing iron when you don't need it causes harm, not benefit.
Ferrous Bisglycinate (chelated iron) has 3x better absorption than Ferrous Sulphate and causes significantly less nausea, constipation, and stomach pain · the most common reasons Indians stop taking iron. This form is especially recommended for people who've had GI problems with standard iron tablets.