WHY WE STOCK IT
A Canadian-made, vegan iron formula designed for daily iron maintenance and mild deficiency. Each capsule provides 15 mg of gentle iron bisglycinate with vitamin C, active vitamin B12, methylfolate and certified-organic spirulina.
 
BEST FOR
Teens and adults who require additional iron, including menstruating women, vegetarians, vegans and people with increased iron needs or sensitive stomachs.
 
Fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath and hair shedding can have many causes. Ideally, iron supplementation should be guided by bloodwork that includes hemoglobin and ferritin rather than symptoms alone.
 
This lower-dose formula may complement certain prenatal supplements, but it does not replace a complete prenatal multivitamin.
 
HOW TO TAKE IT
Adults and adolescents: Take 1 capsule daily for iron maintenance. The manufacturer allows up to 3 capsules daily for iron deficiency; however, doses above one capsule should be based on bloodwork and healthcare-professional advice.
 
Take with food if it causes stomach discomfort. Vitamin C is included to support iron absorption.
 
For best absorption, separate iron from coffee, tea, dairy products, calcium, magnesium, zinc and antacids by approximately 2 hours.
 
At one capsule daily, the 30-capsule bottle provides a 30-day supply.
 
MEDICATION AND SAFETY CAUTIONS
There is enough iron in this bottle to seriously harm a child. Keep securely out of reach of children and pets. Seek urgent medical or poison-control advice following an accidental overdose, even if symptoms have not yet developed.
 
Ask our pharmacist about appropriate spacing if you take levothyroxine, tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, bisphosphonates, levodopa or other prescription medication. Iron can reduce the absorption of these medicines.
 
Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have anemia of unknown cause, gastrointestinal disease, liver disease, repeated blood transfusions or a condition that causes excessive iron accumulation.
 
Do not use unless professionally advised if you have hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis or normal-to-high iron stores. Men and postmenopausal women should generally confirm a need for supplemental iron through bloodwork.
 
Possible effects include nausea, stomach discomfort, constipation, diarrhea and dark-coloured stools. Dark stools are common with iron, but black, sticky stools accompanied by pain, weakness or bleeding symptoms require medical assessment.
 
MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS
Each vegetable capsule contains:
Iron from iron bisglycinate: 15 mg
Vitamin C as ascorbic acid: 100 mg
Vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin: 250 mcg
Folate as L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate: 250 mcg
Certified-organic spirulina: 75 mg
 
Iron contributes to healthy red-blood-cell formation and oxygen transport. Vitamin C supports iron absorption, while vitamin B12 and folate support red-blood-cell production.
 
NPN 80095750.
 
NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGENS
Magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and a vegetable capsule.
 
Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO and made without added sugar, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. The manufacturer identifies this product as soy-free.
 
The spirulina is certified organic; this does not necessarily mean every ingredient or the complete finished product is certified organic.
 
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place with the cap securely closed. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is broken.
 
PICKUP & SHIPPING
Contact us to confirm current Bradford availability. Free Bradford delivery over $75, free GTA delivery over $99, and free Canada-wide shipping over $179.
 
ASK OUR PHARMACIST
Feeling tired, pregnant, taking thyroid medication or unsure whether you need iron? Ask our pharmacist to review your medications, bloodwork and total daily iron intake before choosing a dose.