What is the difference between Iranian and foreign iron tablets?

Statistics show that in today’s world, the number of people with anemia is not small. There are different types of anemia, but one of the most common is iron deficiency anemia. Women are more likely than men to have anemia due to menstruation and pregnancy and childbirth. The first recommendation for dealing with anemia is to take iron pills. At this time, the question arises whether to use foreign or Iranian iron tablets? What is really the main difference between these two products, one produced domestically and the other abroad? In this article, we will explain the difference between Iranian and foreign iron tablets.

What is anemia?

There are different degrees of anemia, the most severe of which is anemia. Deficiency of iron stores with ferritin levels less than 10 micrograms per liter indicates anemia. In a person with anemia, the number of red blood cells is below the normal range with a hemoglobin below 12 grams per deciliter and a hematocrit below 36 percent for women and 41 percent for men. You must have a blood test to make sure you have anemia.

The difference between Iranian and foreign iron tablets

According to most experts, there is no major difference between Iranian and foreign iron tablets. In case of anemia, the use of iron tablets is so important that in the next degrees, one should think about whether it is Iranian or foreign. The best solution is to use the medicine prescribed by your doctor if you have anemia and not to be too Iranian or foreign. If we want to express the difference between Iranian and foreign iron tablets according to the opinion of consumers and the experiences they have had, we can mention the following:

Less side effects on external iron tablets

One of the most common side effects after taking iron supplements is gastrointestinal side effects. Complications may include nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting. But many foreign iron pills do not cause these side effects. The technology of making some iron tablets is done by liposomal process. In this process, the iron ion is covered by a phospholipid membrane. In this case, iron absorption in the small intestine is easy because the material of the phospholipid membrane is very similar to the cell wall of the body.

Iron in the form of ferrous base glycinate has the least gastrointestinal side effects. Many foreign iron tablets, such as Easy Iron Natural World capsules, use iron as ferrous base glycinate, which is why these supplements have minimal gastrointestinal side effects. But do all Iranian iron tablets have gastrointestinal problems?

No; Today, in our country, some brands have started to produce iron tablets that have no gastrointestinal side effects. For example, Iron Base Glycineate Health tablet, which is made in Iran and is under the license of the United Kingdom, also has the least gastrointestinal side effects. Or Duodenal Obaidi Ferrofort capsule also contains ferrous glycine sulfate and causes the least side effects in the gastrointestinal tract. This product is prepared with enteric coating and is easy to digest and absorb. Therefore, the low side effect can not be considered only related to foreign iron tablets.

Unpleasant odor and taste of ferrous sulfate

Another difference between foreign and Iranian iron tablets is that according to many people, Iranian iron tablets such as ferrous sulfate do not have a good smell and taste and cause an unpleasant taste in the mouth. But in this case, we must say that this feature may be specific only to some iron tablets that are produced in Iran. As we mentioned before, today many iron supplements in Iran are produced with the latest technologies in the world and have a formulation that makes them easy to use.

Prices of Iranian and foreign iron tablets

Certainly, Iranian iron tablets are more affordable than foreign ones and more people can afford it. Foreign iron supplements are more expensive because they have to be imported into the country and have to be paid for, and many people attribute this to its more desirable quality. However, this is not the case, and according to experts, many Iranian dietary supplements today, including iron capsules, are in the category of foreign types in terms of quality.

Iron tablets in combination with other nutrients

Many people think that they are just foreign iron tablets that contain other vitamins besides iron, such as vitamin C or vitamin B12. But among Iranian iron tablets, you can also find supplements that have this feature. In fact, it is important that vitamin C helps absorb iron better, and that other vitamins, such as B12 or folic acid, along with iron, are effective in treating anemia.

Conclusion

As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, in the opinion of experts, the difference between Iranian and foreign iron tablets is not so great and significant. Today, with advances in pharmacy, many iron tablets are made with a formulation that has minimal gastrointestinal side effects and is rapidly digested and absorbed by the body. You can also find Iranian iron tablets at a more reasonable price. In terms of quality, we must say that both foreign iron tablets and Iranian iron tablets are effective in improving anemia and according to the opinion given by consumers, they have obtained the desired result from their consumption.