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IronSense

by Natural Factors WS WomenSense · capsule · 60 vegetarian capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 0 68958 04988 5
  • DSLD label 183842
  • Serving 1 vegetarian capsule

IronSense by Natural Factors WS WomenSense lists 7 ingredients, 7 with an amount per serving of 1 vegetarian capsule, such as 500 mg of vitamin C, 12.5 mg of vitamin B6, 680 mcg DFE of folate and 500 mcg of vitamin B12. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 21, 2018.

What is in IronSense?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 vegetarian capsule. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

IronSense: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 183842, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid500 mg556%Vitamin C in IronSense against 18,583 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg500 mg

Higher than 81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mg.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate12.5 mg735%Vitamin B6 in IronSense against 15,277 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg12.5 mg

Higher than 67% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 25 mg.

Folateas (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Glucosamine Salt, QuatrefolicFolate (Form: from (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (Alt. Name: MTHF), Glucosamine Salt, Quatrefolic)680 mcg DFE170%
Folic Acid400 mcg
Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin500 mcg20,833%Vitamin B12 in IronSense against 14,425 products500 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg500 mcg

Higher than 82% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mcg.

Ironas Iron Bisglycinate20 mg111%Iron in IronSense against 6,910 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg20 mg

Higher than 85% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg.

Copperas Copper Gluconate0.45 mg50%Copper in IronSense against 6,468 products0.45 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.45 mg

80% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.9 mg.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 183842 (entered November 21, 2018), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.

The NIH database records 1 to 2 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Suggested usage: 1 capsule 1-2 times per day or as directed by a health professional.
Warnings
Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Cautions: As with any supplement, consult your health professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, or if you are taking medication, have a medical condition, or anticipate a surgery.
Iron deficiency anemia is uncommon in the US. Take only as advised by your health professional.
Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Contains no artificial colors, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs.
Non GMO Gluten free
Storage
For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 183842.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Isura Non-GMO Mass Spec Documentation Lab tested.

How many labels does IronSense have?

One label is on file, entered on November 21, 2018.

  1. Label 183842 (current) Entered November 21, 2018 · on the market · 60 vegetarian capsules · UPC 0 68958 04988 5

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Natural Factors Canada (manufacturer). All Natural Factors WS WomenSense products.

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