Iron
Supports iron status only when intake or bloodwork indicates need.
Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.
What the evidence says
Strong when deficient. Risky and unnecessary otherwise.
Typical dose & timing
Dose: Only as directed by a professional.
Timing: Per professional guidance.
Role in a stack
Medical/bloodwork-based supplement.
Redundancy check: Only supplement if confirmed deficient.
Cautions & safety
Do not take casually. Too much iron can be harmful. Requires bloodwork confirmation.
Iron overload is a real risk. Never supplement without confirmed deficiency.
Best for
confirmed low iron/ferritin or professional recommendation only
References
- Iron supplementation for iron deficiency anemia in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2018)
Iron supplementation is effective when deficiency is confirmed. Supplementing without confirmed deficiency carries risk of iron overload. Always confirm need with bloodwork.
Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.