Does Iron help with skin & hair?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 60% of 5 people who reported on Iron for skin & hair say it improved. 20% noticed no change and 20% say it got worse.
Skin & hair: what users report
60%better5 reports · few reports
3 better1 no change1 worse
What people say about Iron and skin & hair
“Even though that is no where near 200ug, I'm noticing that my fatigue and mood is much better. My skin is clearer, and my period has become slightly less heavy.”
“taking it regularly in a pill form massively improved so much about my general wellbeing - sleeping better, more energy, less hair loss...”
“I was fatigued, had poor endurance, was shedding hair like crazy...I started taking a multivitamin with extra iron and I felt so much better within a few weeks.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong243 meta-analyses · 693 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at skin & hair. See all research on Iron.
Side effects people mention
stomach issues 2liver accumulation 1overdose toxicity 1iron overload 1brain fog 1
What else is Iron used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count