SiderAL, an iron supplement I had never heard of before this year, is the best-tasting iron supplement I have ever had. An immense positive is it does not have a very common side effect of constipation! That is an annoying side effect of iron pills that any woman who is on her period and takes iron supplements knows.
A serving of SiderAL comes in a small packet that look like powdered drink mix. The packet is simple to tear—- no scissors required!—- and the taste is a palatable though very sweet orange. It is much easier to swallow than a pill is.
You take SiderAL by letting the powder melt on the tongue. I was also advised by a nurse that I can mix the powder with water and drink it, but I did not try that. I did drink water separately every time I took it.
Compared to iron pills at ~US$0.03 each, SiderAL at ~US$1 per packet is considerably more expensive. It is made by a European company However, I personally feel that the lack of constipation and better taste may make it much more worthwhile.
Edit 2026-02-28: Wow. The official SiderAL website now sells it at ~US$2.50 per packet. not sure that is worth the money anymore.
