21st Century Slow Release Iron Tablets, 60 Count Review

4.6 (14,897) Amazon rating$4.9910,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

21st Century Slow Release Iron Tablets offer a basic, budget-priced slow release iron formula in a 60 count bottle, aimed at cost-conscious buyers who want a gradual-release option.

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Best for

Shoppers looking for an affordable, no-frills slow release iron tablet from a long-standing supplement brand.

Skip if

You want an added vitamin C or B-complex blend in the same tablet, a liquid or gummy format, or a larger bottle count.

  • Form Tablet
  • Count 60 Count
  • Flavor Unflavored
  • Type Magnesium
  • Diet Gluten Free
  • Benefits Iron Support
  • Priced 71% below the category median ($17.19 across 59 tracked models)

Pros

  • Slow release design meant to release iron gradually
  • Budget-friendly price point
  • Gluten free formula
  • Large number of reviews with a strong average rating

Cons

  • No added vitamin C or B-complex blend in the formula
  • 60 count bottle is a shorter supply than some larger competing bottles
  • Unflavored tablet only, no liquid or chewable alternative

Our scorecard

4.6/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.6/5

    4.6 average across 14,897 owner ratings

  • Popularity4.7/5

    14,897 owner reviews, more than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home health monitors: bathroom scales, blood pressure monitors, pregnancy and ovulation tests, thermometers, body composition monitors, stethoscopes, glucose monitors and pulse oximeters we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

This 21st Century formula is built as a slow release iron tablet, a design meant to release iron gradually rather than all at once. The bottle contains 60 unflavored tablets, positioning it as a roughly two-month supply at one tablet a day.

The product is labeled gluten free and marketed by the brand for general iron support. It is a simple, single-focus tablet without additional vitamins built into the same pill, and it sits at a lower price point than many competing iron supplements.

With a strong average rating from a large number of reviews and solid monthly purchase volume, this is a well-established, budget-tier choice for people who want a basic slow release iron tablet without paying for extra formula additions.

Specifications

FormTablet
Count60 Count
FlavorUnflavored
TypeMagnesium
DietGluten Free
BenefitsIron Support
AllergensGluten Free

Performance notes

Sold as an unflavored, slow release tablet in a 60 count bottle, this is a straightforward iron product marketed by the brand for iron support, with a gluten free label.

What buyers say

A 4.6 average rating from nearly 15,000 reviews and solid monthly purchase volume suggest steady satisfaction among buyers looking for an affordable slow release iron tablet.

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Frequently asked questions

What does slow release mean for this iron tablet?

The tablet is formulated to release iron gradually rather than all at once, a design some people prefer over standard-release tablets.

Is this product gluten free?

Yes, it is labeled gluten free.

Does it include added vitamins?

No, this is a single-focus iron tablet without an added vitamin C or B-complex blend on the label.

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