NaturesPlus Hema-Plex® Iron, 60 Fast-Acting Capsules supplement bottle
NaturesPlus

Hema-Plex® Iron, 60 Fast-Acting Capsules

What We Researched
18 active ingredients analyzed · 4 inactive ingredients decoded · 3 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
87
Product Score Good
59
Brand Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin C (Proprietary Esterified Complex - as ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbic acid, 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%
Iron(as ferrous fumarate, amino acid chelate) 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) 2 mg 87%
L-Glutamine (free form amino acid) 50 mg
Proanthoplex (Proprietary Proanthocyanidin/Bioflavonoid Complex: Bioflavonoids [from Citrus sinensis fruit], Blackberry Fruit, Spirulina, Green Tea leaf, Red Raspberry fruit, Broccoli, Chlorella, Bilberry [Vaccinium myrtillus fruit], Spinach, Chlorophyll [from mulberry leaf-derived sodium copper chlorophyllin]) 30 mg
Beet Juice (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 ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbic acid, 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
  • Iron(as ferrous fumarate, amino acid chelate) 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-Glutamine (free form amino acid) Good
  • Proanthoplex (Proprietary Proanthocyanidin/Bioflavonoid Complex: Bioflavonoids [from Citrus sinensis fruit], Blackberry Fruit, Spirulina, Green Tea leaf, Red Raspberry fruit, Broccoli, Chlorella, Bilberry [Vaccinium myrtillus fruit], Spinach, Chlorophyll [from mulberry leaf-derived sodium copper chlorophyllin]) Good
  • Beet Juice (Beta vulgaris) Good
  • Bioperine*** (Piper nigrum fruit extract) (2.37 mg piperine) Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Vegetable Cellulose
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Silica and di-calcium phosphate
Efficacy Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin C (Proprietary Esterified Complex - as ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbic acid, 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
  • Iron(as ferrous fumarate, amino acid chelate) 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) 2 mg Effective
  • L-Glutamine (free form amino acid) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Proanthoplex (Proprietary Proanthocyanidin/Bioflavonoid Complex: Bioflavonoids [from Citrus sinensis fruit], Blackberry Fruit, Spirulina, Green Tea leaf, Red Raspberry fruit, Broccoli, Chlorella, Bilberry [Vaccinium myrtillus fruit], Spinach, Chlorophyll [from mulberry leaf-derived sodium copper chlorophyllin]) 30 mg Under-dosed
  • Beet Juice (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 ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbic acid, 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%
Iron(as ferrous fumarate, amino acid chelate) 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) 2 mg 87%
L-Glutamine (free form amino acid) 50 mg
Proanthoplex (Proprietary Proanthocyanidin/Bioflavonoid Complex: Bioflavonoids [from Citrus sinensis fruit], Blackberry Fruit, Spirulina, Green Tea leaf, Red Raspberry fruit, Broccoli, Chlorella, Bilberry [Vaccinium myrtillus fruit], Spinach, Chlorophyll [from mulberry leaf-derived sodium copper chlorophyllin]) 30 mg
Beet Juice (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.

Vegetable Cellulose Safe

Forms a vegetarian capsule shell alternative to gelatin.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

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

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Silica and di-calcium phosphate Unknown

Price Comparison

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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, 60 Fast-Acting Capsules a good supplement?

NaturesPlus Hema-Plex® Iron, 60 Fast-Acting Capsules received a product quality score of 87/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 18 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. Of the 4 inactive ingredients, 3 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NaturesPlus, holds a brand trust score of 59/100.

What are the ingredients in NaturesPlus Hema-Plex® Iron, 60 Fast-Acting Capsules?

NaturesPlus Hema-Plex® Iron, 60 Fast-Acting Capsules contains 18 active ingredients: Vitamin C (Proprietary Esterified Complex - as ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbic acid, 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 12 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, 60 Fast-Acting Capsules safe to take?

NaturesPlus Hema-Plex® Iron, 60 Fast-Acting Capsules has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. 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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