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Heme Iron
Polypeptide ¡ 11 mg ¡ The Most Bioavailable Iron for Best Absorption
Prevents Iron-deficiency Anemia and Associated Tiredness and Fatigue ¡ Gentle on the Stomach
- Highly bioavailable form of iron for optimal absorption
- Helps prevent iron-deficiency anemia and associated fatigue
- Supports red bloodâcell formation and function
- Gentle on the stomach compared to many iron supplements
- Made in Canada in our certified cGMP facility and tested in an ISO 17025âaccredited laboratory
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Targeted Iron Support at the Cellular Level
Iron plays a central role in oxygen transport, energy metabolism, and the ongoing renewal of red blood cells. When intake or absorption is insufficient, these processes can become less efficient over time, impacting overall vitality.
Heme Iron Polypeptide provides iron in a form the body readily recognizes, allowing it to be utilized where it is needed most. This formula is further supported by vitamin C, folate, and vitamin Bââânutrients involved in red bloodâcell development and maturation. Together, they help maintain healthy iron levels and support proper red bloodâcell function, while remaining well tolerated for consistent daily use.
Signs Your Body Could Use Iron
- Persistent tiredness despite adequate rest
- Difficulty concentrating or mental fog
- Shortness of breath during everyday activity
- Feeling unusually cold, especially in hands and feet
- Pale appearance of skin, gums, or inner eyelids
Recognized, Absorbed, Utilized
Heme iron is absorbed through a distinct pathway that allows it to enter circulation intact, making it readily available for use. Once in the body, it contributes to hemoglobin formation, supporting oxygen transport. Complementary nutrients like vitamin C, folate, and vitamin Bââ help facilitate absorption and red bloodâcell production, enhancing overall efficiency.
Who Can Benefit from Heme Iron
- Those experiencing regular blood loss through menstruation
- Those following vegetarian or vegan diets
- People with limited dietary iron intake
- Frequent blood donors
- Individuals with increased iron requirements such as pregnancy or growth periods
Get the Most out of Heme Iron
Support Healthy Gastric Function
Adequate stomach acid plays an important role in mineral assimilation. Chronic stress, irregular eating patterns, or frequent use of acid-reducing agents may impact this process and should be considered when optimizing nutrient status.
Be Mindful of Iron Inhibitors
Compounds like tannins (tea, coffee) and phytates (grains, legumes) can reduce iron uptake when consumed too closely together. Leaving a gap between these and supplementation can help maintain more consistent absorption over time.
Monitor Your Levels Periodically
Tracking iron status through routine bloodwork helps ensure levels remain within an optimal range and guides long-term use.
Directions of Use
Adults: Take 3Â capsules once daily with a full glass of water, with or without food, or as directed by your health-care practitioner. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this product. If you are taking other medications, take this product a few hours before or after them.
Duration of use: Consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 7 weeks.
Warnings
Contains no: Gluten, soy, wheat, eggs, dairy, yeast, citrus, preservatives, artificial flavour or colour, starch, or sugar.
Cautions and warnings: Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding; or if you have peptic ulcers, regional enteritis, or ulcerative colitis. Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach and abdominal cramping may occur. Iron may cause stools to turn black, an effect that is not harmful. A very serious allergic reaction to this product is rare; do not use if you have an allergy to pork products. Before using heme iron polypeptide, tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are using methyldopa or other iron-containing products. Iron supplements can decrease the absorption of drugs such as tetracycline antibiotics, penicillamine, cefdinir, chloramphenicol, levothyroxine, levodopa, and quinolone antibiotics; therefore, doses of these medications should be spaced as far as possible. This product may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including testing for blood in stool), possibly causing false test results; make sure laboratory personnel and all doctors know you are taking this product. This product should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Tell your pharmacist or doctor before using this product if you have hemochromatosis, other types of anemia, repeated blood transfusions, or stomach/intestinal problems.
âŻÂ Keep out of reach of children. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years. If accidental overdose does occur, call a doctor or poison centre immediately.
Ingredients
| Each vegetable capsule contains: | |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 90 mg |
| Iron (heme iron polypeptide, from domestic pig [Sus scrofa] hemoglobin) | 11 mg |
| Folate (from calcium Ęâ5âmethyltetrahydrofolate) | 333Â mcg |
| Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) | 333 mcg |
| Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide in a nonâGMO vegetable capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water. | |
Product ingredients listed here refer to our most recent production runs. Improvements to formulas and access to particular raw materials may create instances whereby ingredients on our web differ from ingredients in finished products available at retail. Always refer to ingredients, directions of use, and warnings on the label of the product you have on hand to ensure it is right for you.
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