NaturesPlus Hema-Plex Iron, 85 mg supplement bottle
NaturesPlus

Hema-Plex Iron, 85 mg

What We Researched
19 active ingredients analyzed · 6 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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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) 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

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

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

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Safe

It is used as a coating for tablets and capsules.

Di-Calcium Phosphate Generally_safe

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

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

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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, 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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