Heme Iron SAP

Description

Heme Iron SAP by Nutritional Fundamentals for Health – Red Blood Cell Support Iron Supplement

Heme Iron SAP capsules by Nutritional Fundamentals for Health combine heme iron polypeptide with vitamin C, folate and vitamin B12 for red blood cell support. Unlike a single-nutrient iron supplement, this adult formula brings together iron for hemoglobin and vitamins involved in maintaining healthy blood cells. It comes in 30-capsule and 60-capsule bottles.

Key Heme Iron SAP Benefits

Provides iron for hemoglobin formation, helping red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.
Supplies folate and vitamin B12 for normal cell division, an essential part of the body's ongoing production of red blood cells.
Includes vitamin C for antioxidant support and the normal formation of collagen in connective tissues.

How Heme Iron SAP Works

Healthy blood cells need both oxygen-carrying material and the machinery to renew themselves. Iron becomes part of hemoglobin, while folate and vitamin B12 participate in the pathways that make DNA. These complementary roles explain the formula's combination; additional iron is not automatically beneficial when your intake and stores are already adequate.

Key Functional Ingredients Include:

Iron: Supplied as heme iron polypeptide, iron contributes to hemoglobin, the protein that binds oxygen in red blood cells. Maintaining appropriate iron availability supports this everyday transport function; your practitioner can assess whether supplementation fits your iron status.
Vitamin C: Helps protect cells through its antioxidant activity and assists enzymes involved in collagen formation. Its role here extends beyond the iron component, contributing to the maintenance of normal connective tissues.
Folate: Provided as calcium L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate, folate supports DNA synthesis and normal cell division. These processes are needed as the body continually makes new red blood cells to replace older cells.
Vitamin B12: Supplied as methylcobalamin, vitamin B12 works with folate in normal cellular metabolism. It helps move single-carbon units through pathways connected with DNA production, supporting the normal development of red blood cells.

Heme Iron SAP Is Formulated For

Adults whose healthcare practitioner recommends supplemental iron with folate, vitamin B12 and vitamin C.
Adults seeking a combined blood-cell nutrient formula rather than iron alone, with appropriate blood iron monitoring.

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Recommendation: Adults: Take 3 capsules once daily with a full glass of water, with or without food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this product. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 7 weeks. Consult a healthcare practitioner to monitor blood iron content.

Serving Size: 3 capsules
Servings Per Container: 30-capsule bottle: 10; 60-capsule bottle: 20

Amount Per Serving:
Vitamin C ... 270 mg
Folate (Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) ... 1700 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) ... 1000 mcg
Iron (Heme Iron Polypeptide) ... 33 mg

Other Ingredients: 30-capsule bottle: Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Vegetable Capsule (Hypromellose, purified Water). 60-capsule bottle: Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Vegetable Capsule (Hypromellose, purified Water).

Does Not Contain: Contains no: Gluten, soy, wheat, corn, eggs, dairy, yeast, citrus, preservatives, artificial flavor or color, starch, or sugar. This product is non-GMO.

Warnings/Cautions:

Cautions and warnings: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have a peptic ulcer, regional enteritis, or ulcerative colitis; or if you are using methyldopa or other iron-containing products; or if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or have hemochromatosis, other types of anemia, repeated blood transfusions, or stomach / intestinal problems.

Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach and abdominal cramping may occur. Iron supplements can decrease the absorption of certain drugs and doses of such medications should be spaced as far as possible. This product may interfere with certain laboratory tests (testing for blood in stool), possibly causing false test results; make sure laboratory personnel and all doctors know you are taking this product.

Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, call your physician or poison control center immediately.

Packaging notice: The March 27, 2025 CPSC recall covers specified lots of the 60-capsule Heme Iron SAP bottle, not the supplement itself. Check your bottle's lot against the CPSC bottle recall notice. Consumers with affected bottles should secure them out of sight and reach of children and contact NFH for a free replacement child-resistant bottle.

Frequently Asked Questions About Heme Iron SAP

What are the benefits of Heme Iron SAP?

Heme Iron SAP supplies iron for hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells, alongside folate and vitamin B12 for normal blood cell formation. Vitamin C adds antioxidant and connective-tissue support. The three-capsule serving provides 33 mg iron, 1700 mcg DFE folate, 1000 mcg vitamin B12 and 270 mg vitamin C. This combination supports established nutrient functions, but it does not mean everyone needs supplemental iron or that more iron provides more benefit.

Who should take Heme Iron SAP?

Heme Iron SAP is labeled for adults, and the best fit is someone whose healthcare practitioner has recommended supplemental iron with these accompanying vitamins. Both bottle sizes provide the same three-capsule serving: the 30-capsule bottle lists 10 servings and the 60-capsule bottle lists 20. Follow the label's blood iron monitoring advice. Pregnancy, breast-feeding, certain digestive conditions, iron-related disorders and medication use require prior practitioner consultation, so this is not a supplement to choose solely because you feel tired.

Are there any side effects of taking Heme Iron SAP?

Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach and abdominal cramping may occur. Consult a practitioner first for peptic ulcer, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, other stomach or intestinal problems, hemochromatosis, other anemia, repeated blood transfusions, pregnancy or breast-feeding, or use of methyldopa or other iron products. Iron can reduce drug absorption and interfere with stool blood tests; review the complete warnings above and tell clinicians and laboratory staff. Do not use a broken-seal bottle. Keep it away from children: overdose can be fatal under age 6. For accidental overdose, call a physician or poison control immediately.

How does Heme Iron SAP support overall health?

Normal oxygen delivery depends on hemoglobin-containing red blood cells, while ongoing blood cell renewal depends on nutrients involved in DNA synthesis. Heme Iron SAP combines iron with folate and methylcobalamin to address these complementary nutritional roles, plus vitamin C for antioxidant activity and collagen formation. Use the label's full glass of water instruction, remain upright for 30 minutes afterward, and consult your practitioner about use beyond 7 weeks. Appropriate iron intake, rather than unnecessary excess, is the goal.