New from Gaia Herbs is highly absorbable PlantForce Liquid Iron in a great-tasting formula flavored with organic honey, elderberry juice, sweet orange and star anise. The vegetarian iron supplement consists of plant-based ingredients that facilitate iron absorption, support red blood cell production and provide elemental balance to the formula, says the company. One serving offers 10 mg of iron.

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Published in WholeFoods Magazine, October 2013