B-Heme Iron SAP

Heme iron is a highly bioavailable form of iron, isolated from animal sources with maximal human intestinal absorption. Heme iron is not associated with common side effects of elemental (nonheme) iron supplementation such as constipation, nausea, and gastrointestinal upset.

B-Heme Iron SAP is a non-porcine heme iron supplement and is appropriate for individuals with allergy to porcine products, or avoiding porcine products for cultural/religious reasons. B-Heme Iron SAP delivers 11 mg of highly bioavailable heme iron (heme iron polypeptide from porcine hemoglobin).

The addition of vitamins C, B12, B6 and MTHF further support iron absorption, heme synthesis and red blood cell formation. All ingredients listed for all Heme Iron SAP lot numbers have been tested by a third-party laboratory for identity, potency, and purity.

Suggested Use / Directions:
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 you are taking other medications, take this product a few hours before or after them.

Serving Size:
1 vegetable capsule

Medicinal Ingredients:

Iron (heme iron polypeptide from bovine hemoglobin) ... 11 mg
Vitamin C ... 90 mg
Folate (from calcium L-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.

This product is non-GMO.

Cautions and warnings: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have a peptic ulcer, 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. 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. Individuals that are pregnant, breast-feeding, or have hemochromatosis, other types of anemia, repeated blood transfusions, or stomach/intestinal problems should tell their pharmacist or doctor before using this product. Stop use if hypersensitivity occurs.

Contra-indications: A very serious allergic reaction to this product is rare; do not use if you have an allergy to bovine products. Keep out of reach of children. There is enough drug in this package to seriously harm a child. 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 center immediately.