Why Is Iron so Important?
Iron is essential for several critical functions in the body, including transporting oxygen via hemoglobin, supporting muscle function, and aiding in energy production. It also plays a vital role in brain health, immune system function, and DNA synthesis. Given its extensive roles, maintaining adequate iron levels is important, as a deficiency can lead to anemia, fatigue, impaired cognitive function, and weakened immunity.
Why Heme Iron?
Heme iron constitutes 95% of functional iron in the human body. Due to being sourced from animal blood, heme iron closely mimics our own iron. This similarity, as well as its polypeptide properties, allow for higher absorption within the intestines. Being derived from animal blood, which our body may recognize from generations of carnivorous diet, heme iron is gentler on the stomach, as compared to other forms of iron. As such, heme iron can be taken with or without food.
Why New Roots Herbal’s Bovine Heme Iron?
At New Roots Herbal, we recognize the multifaceted makeup of consumers who wish, for various reasons, to avoid pork and porcine-sourced supplements. We are pleased to offer this bovine- (beef-)sourced heme iron alternative.
Our bovine- (beef-)sourced heme iron contains 11 mg of elemental iron per capsule. We have included nominal amounts of vitamin C to further augment intestinal absorption, and biologically active forms of B9 (folate) and B12 which play a critical role in hemoglobin formation. Our formula is potency-validated and tested in an ISO 17025–accredited laboratory, to ensure safety from pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, as well as microbiological contamination.
Our bovine-sourced heme iron is your ironclad solution to ensuring you meet your daily requirements of iron.
For vegetarians and vegans, New Roots Herbal has a comprehensive Iron Bisglycinate formula featuring 35 mg of elemental iron per plant-sourced capsule.
