Source of Heme Iron for Optimal Absorption (Science-Based) Heme iron is a highly bioavailable form of iron, isolated from animal sources, with maximum human intestinal absorption. Heme iron is not associated with common side effects of elemental (non-heme) iron supplementation such as constipation, nausea, and gastrointestinal upset.
Adults: Take 3 capsules once daily with a full glass of water, with or without food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this product. If taking other medications, take this product a few hours before or after them. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 7 weeks. Consult a healthcare practitioner for blood iron level monitoring.
Medicinal Ingredients (per capsule): Iron (heme iron polypeptide from porcine hemoglobin) 11 mg Vitamin C 90 mg Folate (from calcium ʟ-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) 333 mcg Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 333 mcg Non-medicinal Ingredients: Vegetable magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and silicon dioxide in a capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water.
