What is the difference between red and green iron pills?
                                
                                
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                                Approximately 14-18% of Americans use a supplement containing iron. While both red and green iron pills can treat iron deficiency, the difference between red and green iron pills usually comes down to the inactive ingredients, specifically the food dyes, rather than the amount of active elemental iron.