How is Proferrin made?

Proferrin® is an oral iron supplement made from naturally sourced heme iron polypeptide (HIP), which is iron derived from bovine hemoglobin. Proferrin has these advantages compared to other non-heme iron supplements.

How is heme iron polypeptide made?

Heme iron polypeptide is made from animal hemoglobin (part of the blood). You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to meat products or if you do not allow animal products in your diet.

How long does Proferrin take to work?

This product contains an iron supplement. Typically, it is used for anemia (low red blood cells) or as a iron supplement. It requires a few weeks to take effect.

Where can I buy heme iron?

Heme iron is found in meat, fish and poultry. It is the form of iron that is most readily absorbed by your body. You absorb up to 30 percent of the heme iron that you consume.

Is heme iron good or bad for you?

More than 95% of functional iron in the human body is in the form of heme [2]. Hence, heme should be considered an essential nutrient for humans, although historically iron is the primary concern in nutrition studies.

Does Proferrin expire?

It is not an expiration date. It’s good for years past then, unopened. Once opened, you’ll use it long before it is “expired”.

Why is heme iron bad?

Observational studies suggest that a high intake of heme iron may increase the risk of colon cancer ( 15 , 16 ). Clinical trials in humans have shown that heme iron from supplements or red meat may increase the formation of cancer-causing N-nitroso compounds in the digestive tract ( 17 , 18 ).

Why is heme bad?

The latest bit of bad news for iron-loving carnivores comes from researchers at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, who have found that excess “heme iron,” the kind that is in meat, causes gallstones.

Is heme iron the best?

It matters because our bodies absorb the iron from animal-based protein (heme iron) better than the iron from plant-based protein (non-heme).

What does Proferrin ES heme iron tablet do?

Proferrin® ES Heme Iron tablets effectively provide benefits that you simply can’t find with other iron sources [1] [3]. Proferrin® contains Heme Iron Polypeptide, a natural form of iron with high absorption and low side effects that helps maintain and support healthy iron levels [1] [2].

Where is Proferrin heme iron polypeptide made?

Since 2001, our unique Proferrin® Heme Iron Polypeptide has been made at our manufacturing plant in Cozad, Nebraska. Looking to purchase Proferrin® outside the US?

Is there a dye free version of Proferrin?

Introducing Proferrin® Clear! The same great Heme Iron supplement now in a dye free capsule. Proferrin® Clear is a simple yet effective product with only 4 ingredients. We maintain the same great quality you’ll find in Proferrin® ES and Forte with a much smaller ingredient list.

How many mg of Proferrin in a 30ct capsule?

Proferrin® Clear is now NSF Certified and Gluten-Free! Introducing Proferrin® Clear 30CT Capsules. 10.5 mg of Heme Iron Polypeptide now in a dye free capsule. Proferrin® effectively provides benefits that you simply cannot find with other iron sources.