Proferrin Heme Iron 90 Tablets

• Each Tablet Contains 11 Mg Of Elemental Iron
• Provides High Absorption Of Iron
• Low Incidences Of Side Effects (Cramping And Constipation)
• Ideal For Those At Risk Or Are Suffering From Of Iron Deficiency

What is it?

Proferrin is an unique iron supplement made up of heme iron polypeptide naturally sourced from bovine hemoglobin. Each tablet contains 11 mg of elemental iron. Proferrin adheres to Health Canada's recommended upper daily tolerable level of iron.

What does it do?

Proferrin provides high absorption of iron with low incidences of side effects commonly associated with iron treatments, such as cramping and constipation.

How does it work?

Proferrin is a heme iron which is readily absorbed through the gut using a specific receptor (HCP1) in the small intestine. Non-heme irons such as ferrous fumarate, ferrous gluconate and others (regardless if in liquid or pill form) are absorbed through non-specific means which may result in side effects such as constipation, abdominal pain or cramping.

Who is it for?

Proferrin is used for adults (18 years and older) who are at risk or are suffering from iron deficiency.

Who should not take Proferrin?

Before using heme iron polypeptide individuals should tell their health care professional if using methyldopa or other iron containing products. Individuals that are pregnant, breast feeding or have hemochromatosis, other types of anemia, repeated blood transfusions, or stomach and intestinal problems should tell their health care professional before using this product.

What is the dosage?

Adults may take 1-3 tablets a day in a divided dose. Heme iron absorption is not affected by foods such as: phytates (bran or wheat), polyphenols (compounds in tea or coffee), calcium or by achlorhydria (low stomach acid) that would otherwise reduce the absorption of other oral irons. Proferrin can be taken at any time of the day, with or without food.

Proferrin is the only iron supplement in Canada that contains heme-iron polypeptide. The body preferentially absorbs heme-iron through specific receptors throughout the small intestine. Heme-iron is found naturally in foods such as meat, poultry and fish.

When nature is not enough ask your healthcare professional for Proferrin by name.