Heme Iron (Bovine) 11 mg 30 Vcaps

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.

Directions of Use 

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

Medical Ingredients

Each vegetable capsule contains:

• Iron (heme iron polypeptide, from bovine hemoglobin): 11 mg
• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): 90 mg
• Folate (from calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate): 333mcg
• Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin): 333 mcg

Non-medical Ingredients 

Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide in a non‑GMO vegetable capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water.

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: 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.