Sourced from cattle raised without growth hormones and free of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), our unique formulation provides 11 mg of easily absorbable heme iron per capsule, formulated with active vitamins B and C, ensuring optimal assimilation by the body. Bovine Heme Iron not only helps prevent iron-deficiency anemia but also combats associated tiredness and fatigue.
Iron is essential for several critical functions in the body, including transporting oxygen via hemoglobin, supporting muscle function, and aiding in energy production. It also plays a vital role in brain health, immune system function, and DNA synthesis. Given its extensive roles, maintaining adequate iron levels is important, as a deficiency can lead to anemia, fatigue, impaired cognitive function, and weakened immunity.
Heme iron constitutes 95% of functional iron in the human body. Due to being sourced from animal blood, heme iron closely mimics our own iron. This similarity, as well as its polypeptide properties, allow for higher absorption within the intestines. Being derived from animal blood, which our body may recognise from generations of carnivorous diet, heme iron is gentler on the stomach, as compared to other forms of iron. As such, heme iron can be taken with or without food.
At New Roots Herbal, we recognise the multifaceted makeup of consumers who wish, for various reasons, to avoid pork and porcine-sourced supplements. We are pleased to offer this bovine- (beef-)sourced heme iron alternative.
Our bovine- (beef-)sourced heme iron contains 11 mg of elemental iron per capsule. We have included nominal amounts of vitamin C to further augment intestinal absorption, and biologically active forms of B9 (folate) and B12 which play a critical role in hemoglobin formation. Our formula is potency-validated and tested in an ISO 17025–accredited laboratory, to ensure safety from pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, as well as microbiological contamination.
Our bovine-sourced heme iron is your ironclad solution to ensuring you meet your daily requirements of iron.
For vegetarians and vegans, New Roots Herbal has a comprehensive Iron Bisglycinate formula featuring 35 mg of elemental iron per plant-sourced capsule.
Adults: Take 3 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 or natural health products, take this product a few hours before or after them.
Duration of use: Consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 7 weeks.
Each vegetable capsule contains: | |
Iron (heme iron polypeptide, from bovine hemoglobin) | 11 mg |
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 90 mg |
Folate (from calcium ʟ‑5‑methyltetrahydrofolate) | 333 mcg |
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) | 333 mcg |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide in a non‑GMO vegetable capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water. |
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; if you have peptic ulcers, regional enteritis, or ulcerative colitis. Before using heme iron polypeptide, tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are using methyldopa or other iron-containing products. Tell your pharmacist or doctor before using this product if you have hemochromatosis, other types of anemia, repeated blood transfusions, or stomach/intestinal problems. 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.
Contraindications: A very serious allergic reaction to this product is rare; do not use if you have an allergy to bovine products.
Known adverse reactions: Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach, and abdominal cramping may occur. Iron may cause stools to turn black, an effect that is not harmful. Discontinue use if hypersensitivity occurs.
⯃ Keep out of reach of children. There is enough drug in this package to seriously harm a child.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Code | Format | Size |
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2494 | Vegetable Capsules | 30 capsules |
2495 | Vegetable Capsules | 60 capsules |