JAPAN Heme Iron Dietary Supplement capsules (Prune Extract + Vitamin C, B6, B12 + Gentle on Stomach) 30s

AFC JAPAN Heme Iron Dietary Supplement capsules (Prune Extract + Vitamin C, B6, B12 + Gentle on Stomach) 30s

Non-heaty, Non-constipating Iron Extracted from Natural Food Sources

Unlike other iron supplements, Heme Iron is the most natural and easily absorbed source of iron, as compared to non-heme sources, AFC Heme Iron is a synergistic iron formula comprising a high concentration of Heme Iron, Vitamin C and Vitamin Bs, fortified with Prune Extract. Together, these ingredients work synergistically to increase the absorption of iron by the body.

**Heme iron vs Non-Heme iron
Heme iron has a higher absorption rate (15-25%) than non-Heme iron (2-4%). It has no known side effects while non-heme iron may cause nausea, constipation or heatiness.

*What makes AFC Heme Iron superior?
> Highest absorption rate
> Gentle on your stomach
> Does not cause constipation
> Non-heaty
> Fortified with prunes

*Benefits
*Energy production
*Healthy hair, skin and nail
*Support brain health – improve concentration and focus
*Boost immunity

**Who should take AFC Heme Iron?
AFC Heme Iron is highly recommended for women, athletes, and elders. Those with heavy menstruation and those currently pregnant have higher iron needs. Additionally, individuals who undergo surgery or are donating blood require iron to replace the red blood cells lost.

**When is the best time to consume AFC Heme Iron?
AFC Heme Iron is best consumed on an empty stomach, in divided dosages. You can take 1 capsule before each meal. Please take note that you should have least 30 minutes interval before/or after taking coffee and tea, as they significantly reduce iron absorption in the body.

**Can I take AFC Heme Iron together with other supplements?
Iron can easily compete with other minerals for body’s absorption. You can combine AFC Heme Iron together with zinc, vitamin E, vitamin A and B complex supplements to enhance the absorption of iron. Do not take iron supplements together with calcium and fiber supplements, as iron and calcium compete with each other, rendering less absorption. Additionally, fiber may also hinder the absorption of minerals.

**Why is iron vital for good health?
*Oxygen transport and red blood cell formation: Oxygen is essential for cellular functions that we obtain when we breathe in. Iron delivers the oxygen from lung to all other body cells and facilitates in oxygen storage in muscle.
*Energy production: Iron involves in the process of converting nutrients into energy.
*Brain health: Iron deficiency may impact the lower brain functions. Poor attention span, lower concentration, impaired learning may occur as a result of iron deficiency
*Biological activity: Iron is a constituent in more than hundreds of enzymes and cofactors in enzyme reactions, aiding in energy metabolism, DNA synthesis and protection against free radicals
*Immunity: Concentration and activity of white blood cells are found to be decreased in individuals with iron deficiency, and this affects the immune defense system within our body
*Hair, skin and nail: Hair loss, and unhealthy hair, brittle nails, and pale complexion are associated with iron deficiency

**Where applicable, items have a minimum of nine-month shelf life before expiry unless otherwise stated on product description.