Hema-Plex Iron, 85 mg
Product Analysis
Transparency Excellent
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % 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) | 20 mg (30 IU) | 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-methylfolate) | 667 mcg DFE (400 mcg L-methylfolate) | 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 chelate) | 10 mcg | 18% |
| Copper (as amino acid chelate) | 2 mg | 222% |
| Manganese (as amino acid chelate) | 2 mg | 87% |
| L-glutamine (free form amino acid) | 50 mg | — |
| Proanthoplex Proprietary Proanthocyanidin/Bioflavonoid Complex: Bioflavonoids (from Citrus sinensis fruit) | 25 mg | — |
| Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis), Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus fruit), Green Tea (Camellia sinensis leaf), Shatake-cell-wall Chlorella (Chorella vulgaris), Broccoli (Brassica oleracea florets), Spinach (Spinacia oleracea leaf), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus fruit), Chlorophyll (from mulberry leaf-derived sodium copper chlorophyllin) | — | — |
| Beet Juice (Beta vulgaris) | 15 mg | — |
| Bioperine (Piper nigrum fruit extract) | 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) 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-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 chelate) Good
- Copper (as amino acid chelate) Fair
- Manganese (as amino acid chelate) Good
- L-glutamine (free form amino acid) Good
- Proanthoplex Proprietary Proanthocyanidin/Bioflavonoid Complex: Bioflavonoids (from Citrus sinensis fruit) Fair
- Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis), Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus fruit), Green Tea (Camellia sinensis leaf), Shatake-cell-wall Chlorella (Chorella vulgaris), Broccoli (Brassica oleracea florets), Spinach (Spinacia oleracea leaf), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus fruit), Chlorophyll (from mulberry leaf-derived sodium copper chlorophyllin) Good
- Beet Juice (Beta vulgaris) Good
- Bioperine (Piper nigrum fruit extract) Good
Other Ingredients Excellent
Fillers & Additives
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Di-Calcium Phosphate
- Stearic Acid
- Silica
- Magnesium Stearate
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) 20 mg (30 IU) 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-methylfolate) 667 mcg DFE (400 mcg L-methylfolate) 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 chelate) 10 mcg Under-dosed
- Copper (as amino acid chelate) 2 mg Effective
- Manganese (as amino acid chelate) 2 mg Effective
- L-glutamine (free form amino acid) 50 mg Under-dosed
- Proanthoplex Proprietary Proanthocyanidin/Bioflavonoid Complex: Bioflavonoids (from Citrus sinensis fruit) 25 mg Under-dosed
- Beet Juice (Beta vulgaris) 15 mg Under-dosed
- Bioperine (Piper nigrum fruit extract) 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) | 20 mg (30 IU) | 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-methylfolate) | 667 mcg DFE (400 mcg L-methylfolate) | 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 chelate) | 10 mcg | 18% |
| Copper (as amino acid chelate) | 2 mg | 222% |
| Manganese (as amino acid chelate) | 2 mg | 87% |
| L-glutamine (free form amino acid) | 50 mg | |
| Proanthoplex Proprietary Proanthocyanidin/Bioflavonoid Complex: Bioflavonoids (from Citrus sinensis fruit) | 25 mg | |
| Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis), Red Raspberry (Rubus idaeus fruit), Green Tea (Camellia sinensis leaf), Shatake-cell-wall Chlorella (Chorella vulgaris), Broccoli (Brassica oleracea florets), Spinach (Spinacia oleracea leaf), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus fruit), Chlorophyll (from mulberry leaf-derived sodium copper chlorophyllin) | ||
| Beet Juice (Beta vulgaris) | 15 mg | |
| Bioperine (Piper nigrum fruit extract) | 2.5 mg |
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Is NaturesPlus Hema-Plex Iron, 85 mg a good supplement?
NaturesPlus Hema-Plex Iron, 85 mg 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 6 inactive ingredients, 5 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, 85 mg?
NaturesPlus Hema-Plex Iron, 85 mg 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) (20 mg (30 IU)), 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, 85 mg safe to take?
NaturesPlus Hema-Plex Iron, 85 mg 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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