Iron is a necessary component of hemoglobin, the oxygen carrier in the blood, and is also important for energy utilization.* Vegetarian formula. No artificial flavor or sweetener, preservatives, sugar, starch, milk, lactose, soy, gluten, wheat, yeast, fish or sodium. *This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.