Overview
Heme iron from bovine blood.
Mechanism of action
Absorbed via heme transporter.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
High bioavailability
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Well tolerated
Drug interactions
No notable interactions reported.
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
Heme iron for anemia
Nissenson AR, et al.
Clinical review
Effective for iron deficiency.
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