NaturesPlus Hema-Plex® Iron, 30 Slow-Release Tablets supplement bottle
NaturesPlus

Hema-Plex® Iron, 30 Slow-Release Tablets

What We Researched
19 active ingredients analyzed · 14 inactive ingredients decoded · 2 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
85
Product Score Good
59
Brand Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin C (Proprietary Esterified Complex - as ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, magnesium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, zinc ascorbate) 300 mg 333%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (30 IU) 20 mg 133%
Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) 25 mg 2083%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 25 mg 1923%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 50 mg NE 313%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 25 mg 1471%
Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (400 mcg L-methylfolate) 667 mcg DFE 167%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 500 mcg 20,833%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 25 mg 500%
Calcium (as amino acid chelate/complex) 25 mg 2%
Iron (as amino acid chelate/complex) 85 mg 472%
Zinc (as monomethionine**) 5 mg 45%
Selenium (as amino acid complex) 10 mcg 18%
Copper (as amino acid chelate) 2 mg 222%
Manganese (as amino acid chelate/complex) 5 mg 217%
L-Cysteine (free form amino acid) 50 mg
Proanthoplex Proprietary Proanthocyanidin/Bioflavonoid Complex:Bioflavonoids (from Citrus sp. fruit and peel), Red Raspberry fruit, Black Raspberry fruit, Green Tea leaf, Bilberry fruit 25 mg
Beet (Beta vulgaris) 15 mg
Bioperine*** (Piper nigrum fruit extract) (2.37 mg piperine) 2.5 mg
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin C (Proprietary Esterified Complex - as ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, magnesium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, zinc ascorbate) Good
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (30 IU) Good
  • Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) Fair
  • Riboflavin (vitamin B2) Good
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) Fair
  • Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (400 mcg L-methylfolate) Good
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as amino acid chelate/complex) Good
  • Iron (as amino acid chelate/complex) Fair
  • Zinc (as monomethionine**) Good
  • Selenium (as amino acid complex) Good
  • Copper (as amino acid chelate) Fair
  • Manganese (as amino acid chelate/complex) Good
  • L-Cysteine (free form amino acid) Good
  • Proanthoplex Proprietary Proanthocyanidin/Bioflavonoid Complex:Bioflavonoids (from Citrus sp. fruit and peel), Red Raspberry fruit, Black Raspberry fruit, Green Tea leaf, Bilberry fruit Fair
  • Beet (Beta vulgaris) Good
  • Bioperine*** (Piper nigrum fruit extract) (2.37 mg piperine) Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Ferrous Fumarate Low
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Di-Calcium Phosphate
  • Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose
  • Stearic Acid
  • Manganese Sulfate
  • Silica
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Spirulina
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Chlorophyllin
  • Spinach (spinacia oleracea leaf)
  • Broccoli (brassica oleracea floret)
  • Shattered-cell-wall chlorella and Pharmaceutical glaze
Efficacy Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin C (Proprietary Esterified Complex - as ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, magnesium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, zinc ascorbate) 300 mg Effective
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (30 IU) 20 mg Effective
  • Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) 25 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 25 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) 50 mg NE High
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 25 mg Effective
  • Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (400 mcg L-methylfolate) 667 mcg DFE Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 500 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 25 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as amino acid chelate/complex) 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as amino acid chelate/complex) 85 mg High
  • Zinc (as monomethionine**) 5 mg Under-dosed
  • Selenium (as amino acid complex) 10 mcg Under-dosed
  • Copper (as amino acid chelate) 2 mg Effective
  • Manganese (as amino acid chelate/complex) 5 mg Effective
  • L-Cysteine (free form amino acid) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Proanthoplex Proprietary Proanthocyanidin/Bioflavonoid Complex:Bioflavonoids (from Citrus sp. fruit and peel), Red Raspberry fruit, Black Raspberry fruit, Green Tea leaf, Bilberry fruit 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Beet (Beta vulgaris) 15 mg Under-dosed
  • Bioperine*** (Piper nigrum fruit extract) (2.37 mg piperine) 2.5 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin C (Proprietary Esterified Complex - as ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, magnesium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, zinc ascorbate) 300 mg 333%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (30 IU) 20 mg 133%
Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) 25 mg 2083%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 25 mg 1923%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 50 mg NE 313%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 25 mg 1471%
Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (400 mcg L-methylfolate) 667 mcg DFE 167%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 500 mcg 20,833%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 25 mg 500%
Calcium (as amino acid chelate/complex) 25 mg 2%
Iron (as amino acid chelate/complex) 85 mg 472%
Zinc (as monomethionine**) 5 mg 45%
Selenium (as amino acid complex) 10 mcg 18%
Copper (as amino acid chelate) 2 mg 222%
Manganese (as amino acid chelate/complex) 5 mg 217%
L-Cysteine (free form amino acid) 50 mg
Proanthoplex Proprietary Proanthocyanidin/Bioflavonoid Complex:Bioflavonoids (from Citrus sp. fruit and peel), Red Raspberry fruit, Black Raspberry fruit, Green Tea leaf, Bilberry fruit 25 mg
Beet (Beta vulgaris) 15 mg
Bioperine*** (Piper nigrum fruit extract) (2.37 mg piperine) 2.5 mg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Ferrous Fumarate Caution

It is used to supplement iron intake.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Di-Calcium Phosphate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or source of calcium and phosphorus.

Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose Generally_safe

It is used as a vegetarian alternative to gelatin capsules.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Manganese Sulfate Generally_safe

It provides a source of manganese.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Spirulina Generally_safe

It is used to impart a blue or green color.

Calcium Carbonate Safe

Acts as a filler and provides supplemental calcium.

Chlorophyllin Safe

It is used as a green food coloring.

Spinach (spinacia oleracea leaf) Unknown
Broccoli (brassica oleracea floret) Unknown
Shattered-cell-wall chlorella and Pharmaceutical glaze Unknown

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Brand Trust Report
NaturesPlus

Founded 1972 · Melville, New York, United States · 420 products · naturesplus.com

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Claimed
In House Testing — Claimed

Violation History

1 incident
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NaturesPlus Hema-Plex® Iron, 30 Slow-Release Tablets a good supplement?

NaturesPlus Hema-Plex® Iron, 30 Slow-Release Tablets received a product quality score of 85/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 19 active ingredients Of the 14 inactive ingredients, 6 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NaturesPlus, holds a brand trust score of 59/100.

What are the ingredients in NaturesPlus Hema-Plex® Iron, 30 Slow-Release Tablets?

NaturesPlus Hema-Plex® Iron, 30 Slow-Release Tablets contains 19 active ingredients: Vitamin C (Proprietary Esterified Complex - as ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, magnesium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, zinc ascorbate) (300 mg), Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (30 IU) (20 mg), Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCl) (25 mg), Riboflavin (vitamin B2) (25 mg), Niacin (as niacinamide) (50 mg NE), Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) (25 mg), and 13 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 333% DV, Thiamin at 2083% DV, Riboflavin at 1923% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is NaturesPlus Hema-Plex® Iron, 30 Slow-Release Tablets safe to take?

NaturesPlus Hema-Plex® Iron, 30 Slow-Release Tablets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 14 inactive ingredients, 6 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Ferrous Fumarate. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is NaturesPlus a trustworthy supplement brand?

NaturesPlus receives a brand trust score of 59/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Melville, New York, United States, the company offers 420 products in their lineup. Note: NaturesPlus has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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