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Hema-Plex Iron Capsules are NaturesPlus’s higher-strength iron formulation, providing 43mg of elemental iron per capsule alongside a comprehensive B-complex and a wider trace mineral and whole-food profile than the liquid version. The iron is supplied as a blend of ferrous fumarate and ferrous bisglycinate — combining a well-established iron form with a chelated form known for being well-tolerated.
Each capsule also delivers 150mg of vitamin C in an esterified complex (as ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, magnesium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate and zinc ascorbate), the full B-complex including methylated forms of B12 and folate, vitamin E, and useful amounts of zinc (as OptiZinc®), copper and manganese. The formula is rounded out with L-cysteine, a 12.5mg Proanthoplex bioflavonoid blend featuring lemon, orange, green tea, blackberry, raspberry and bilberry, BioPerine® black pepper extract, and a whole-food layer of chlorella, spirulina, spinach and broccoli.
The capsule is vegan, gluten-free, and free from the fourteen UK notifiable allergens (including sulphites). Take one capsule daily with food. NaturesPlus also produce a lower-strength liquid version (18mg iron) which the manufacturer states is appropriate during pregnancy and breastfeeding — the higher-strength capsule is intended for adult general use and is not labelled for pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 capsule. Servings Per Container: 60.
| Per capsule |
Amount |
%RI* |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) |
10mg α-TE |
83% |
| Vitamin C (Esterified Complex – as ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, magnesium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, zinc ascorbate) |
150mg |
188% |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamin) (as thiamin hydrochloride) |
13mg |
1182% |
| Vitamin B2 (as riboflavin) |
13mg |
929% |
| Niacin (as nicotinamide) |
20mg NE |
125% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) |
10mg |
714% |
| Folate (as calcium L-methylfolate) |
200µg |
100% |
| Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) |
250µg |
10,000% |
| Pantothenic acid (as calcium pantothenate) |
13mg |
217% |
| Iron (as ferrous fumarate, bisglycinate) |
43mg |
307% |
| Zinc (as monomethionine, OptiZinc®) |
3.0mg |
30% |
| Copper (as bisglycinate) |
1000µg |
100% |
| Manganese (as bisglycinate, sulphate) |
2.0mg |
100% |
| L-Cysteine (free form amino acid) |
25mg |
† |
| Proanthoplex – Proanthocyanidin / Bioflavonoid Whole Food Blend |
12.5mg |
† |
| Beet juice (Beta vulgaris root) |
7.5mg |
† |
| BioPerine® (Piper nigrum fruit extract) supplying piperine |
1.3mg |
† |
Proanthoplex blend: lemon (Citrus limon) and sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) whole fruit (4mg) supplying flavonoids; Green Tea (Camellia sinensis leaf) (4mg); Black Raspberry (Rubus occidentalis fruit seed) (2.5mg); Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus fruit) (1mg); Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus fruit) (500µg); Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus fruit) (500µg).
*Reference Intake of an average adult (8400kJ/2000kcal). †Reference Intake (RI) has not been established.
Ingredients: Ascorbic acid, capsule shell: hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, ferrous fumarate, bulking agent (microcrystalline cellulose), ferrous bisglycinate, calcium citrate (supplying 13mg calcium), L-cysteine, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, nicotinamide, zinc monomethionine, thiamin hydrochloride, pyridoxine hydrochloride, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, copper bisglycinate, anti-caking agent (magnesium salts of fatty acids), beet juice, lemon and sweet orange whole fruit, manganese bisglycinate, green tea, manganese sulphate, black raspberry, anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide), selenomethionine (supplying 5µg selenium), blackberry, Piper nigrum fruit extract, bilberry, red raspberry, spirulina (Arthrospira platensis), methylcobalamin, calcium L-5-methylfolate, ascorbyl palmitate, magnesium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, zinc ascorbate, shattered-cell-wall chlorella, broccoli (Brassica oleracea floret), spinach (Spinacia oleracea leaf), colour (copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins from mulberry leaf) and anti-caking agent (calcium phosphates).
Free from milk, eggs, cereals containing gluten, fish, crustaceans, peanuts, soyabeans, tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame seed, lupin, molluscs, sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
WARNINGS: This product is not intended to prevent, treat, or diagnose any medical conditions. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition before use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children. Results may vary between individuals. Don't use if the safety seal is damaged or missing. Always read the label.
Adults: take one capsule daily, with food or as recommended by your practitioner.
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool dry place
Best Before Date: See bottom of pot
Extra Warnings: Suitable for adults only — not for children. This product contains 43mg of iron per capsule, a higher-strength formulation; the manufacturer notes this may cause mild stomach upset in sensitive individuals. Iron supplements may interact with certain medications including some antibiotics, bisphosphonates, levothyroxine and levodopa — leave at least three hours between doses. Not suitable for people with conditions involving abnormal iron accumulation. Consult your practitioner if pregnant, breastfeeding, or unsure.
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