{"product_id":"nfh-heme-iron-sap-30-capsules","title":"NFH Heme Iron SAP 11mg Iron Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNFH Heme Iron SAP Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNFH Heme Iron SAP\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers 11 mg of heme iron — the form of iron found in meat and the most readily absorbed form available. Unlike the non-heme iron in most supplements (and in plant foods), heme iron is absorbed through a dedicated pathway that makes it highly bioavailable and notably gentle on digestion, with far less of the constipation and stomach upset common with conventional iron. NFH is a Canadian practitioner-grade brand sold through naturopaths and integrative practitioners, with the SAP line meeting professional standards. For adults needing well-absorbed, gentle iron support. Gluten-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"vitamart-trust-strip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins Lowest Prices\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/pages\/low-price-guarantee\"\u003eLowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Ships from Ontario across Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron per capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 mg heme iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeme iron — most absorbable, gentle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh absorption, easy on digestion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNFH — Canadian practitioner-grade brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGluten-free (note: heme iron is animal-derived)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest taken\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily, with or without food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho NFH Heme Iron SAP Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults with low iron who can't tolerate conventional non-heme iron (constipation, stomach upset)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople wanting the most readily absorbed form of iron, especially for low ferritin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen with heavy periods or others needing reliable iron absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults working with a practitioner on iron repletion who want a gentle, effective option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who've struggled to raise their iron levels on standard supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting practitioner-grade heme iron from a respected Canadian brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this product is NOT for:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you're vegan or vegetarian, heme iron is animal-derived (from meat) and isn't suitable — see plant-based non-heme options like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/salus-floravit\"\u003eSalus Floravit\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/megafood-blood-builder\"\u003eMegaFood Blood Builder\u003c\/a\u003e. If you have hemochromatosis (iron overload) or any condition causing high iron, do NOT take iron without your healthcare practitioner's guidance. Always confirm low iron with a blood test before supplementing — iron is harmful in excess, so don't take it \"just in case.\" If you take thyroid medication or certain antibiotics, iron interferes with absorption — space them apart. Keep iron away from children, as iron overdose is dangerous for kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamart's Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNFH Heme Iron SAP is an iron supplement that supports healthy iron levels using heme iron, the form of iron found in meat. Its key difference is tolerability: heme iron is well-absorbed and tends to be gentle on digestion, which makes it a good fit for adults who find conventional iron supplements hard on the stomach. NFH is a practitioner-focused Canadian brand sold through health practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow NFH Heme Iron SAP Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHeme Iron vs Non-Heme Iron Supplements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeme Iron (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e The form from meat, absorbed via a dedicated pathway. Highly bioavailable, gentle on digestion. Animal-derived.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Heme Iron:\u003c\/strong\u003e The form in plant foods and most supplements. Less absorbed, more likely to cause constipation. Suitable for vegans. A fit if you need plant-based iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNFH Heme Iron vs Salus Floravit (Liquid Non-Heme)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNFH Heme Iron (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly absorbable heme iron in capsule form. Animal-derived. Gentle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalus Floravit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle liquid non-heme iron, vegan and yeast-free. A fit if you want a plant-based liquid iron. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/salus-floravit\"\u003eSalus Floravit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eNFH Heme Iron vs MegaFood Blood Builder\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNFH Heme Iron (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Heme iron for maximum absorption and gentleness. Practitioner-grade.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMegaFood Blood Builder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole-food non-heme iron with beet root and vitamin C, clinically studied to raise iron without side effects. Vegan. A fit if you want a whole-food, plant-based approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeme vs Non-Heme Iron: Why It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron comes in two fundamentally different forms, and the difference affects absorption and tolerance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeme iron (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Found in meat, poultry, and fish. Absorbed through a dedicated pathway in the gut that makes it highly bioavailable — your body absorbs a much higher percentage. Gentle on digestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-heme iron:\u003c\/strong\u003e Found in plant foods and most iron supplements (ferrous sulfate, etc.). Absorbed less efficiently, and absorption is affected by other foods. More likely to cause constipation and stomach upset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy heme is gentler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because heme iron is absorbed so efficiently through its dedicated pathway, less unabsorbed iron remains in the gut — which means less of the constipation and irritation that non-heme iron causes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe vegan trade-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heme iron's advantages come from being animal-derived, so it's not an option for vegans or vegetarians, who rely on non-heme iron plus absorption boosters like vitamin C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C still helps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even with heme iron, vitamin C supports overall iron status. With non-heme iron, vitamin C is especially important for absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest before supplementing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always confirm low iron with a blood test (ferritin). Iron is harmful in excess, so it's not a supplement to take speculatively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take as directed on the label, with or without food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. A nice advantage of heme iron is that it's well-absorbed even with food and is gentle enough that you don't need to take it on an empty stomach the way harsh non-heme iron sometimes requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways confirm low iron with a blood test before supplementing. Talk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you have hemochromatosis or any condition causing high iron (do not take iron), take thyroid medication or antibiotics (space iron apart by 2+ hours), or are unsure whether you need iron. Keep iron supplements away from children — iron overdose is dangerous for kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between heme and non-heme iron?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHeme iron (this product) is the form found in meat, absorbed through a dedicated, highly efficient pathway — making it gentle on digestion. Non-heme iron is the form in plant foods and most supplements, less absorbed and more likely to cause constipation. Heme iron is animal-derived; non-heme is suitable for vegans.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is heme iron gentler?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBecause heme iron is absorbed so efficiently through its dedicated pathway, less unabsorbed iron remains in the gut to cause constipation and irritation. This is why people who can't tolerate conventional iron often do well on heme iron.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eCan vegans take it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo — heme iron is animal-derived (from meat), so it's not suitable for vegans or vegetarians. For plant-based iron, see non-heme options like Salus Floravit (vegan liquid iron) or MegaFood Blood Builder (whole-food vegan iron).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a blood test first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes, ideally. Always confirm low iron with a blood test (ferritin level) before supplementing. Iron is harmful in excess, so it's one supplement you shouldn't take \"just in case.\" If you suspect low iron (fatigue, pallor, heavy periods), ask your practitioner for a ferritin test.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWill it constipate me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMuch less likely than conventional non-heme iron. The high absorption of heme iron means less unabsorbed iron irritates the gut. People who've struggled with constipation from standard iron supplements often tolerate heme iron well.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it with my thyroid medication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSpace them apart. Iron interferes with the absorption of thyroid medication (and certain antibiotics). Take iron at least 2-4 hours away from thyroid medication, and confirm timing with your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/vitacheck-vitamin-c-1000mg-100-pure-180-delayed-release-capsules\"\u003eVitacheck Vitamin C\u003c\/a\u003e — supports overall iron status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/b-vitamins\"\u003eB Vitamins\u003c\/a\u003e — work alongside iron for red blood cell formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/multivitamins\"\u003eMultivitamins\u003c\/a\u003e — broader daily nutrition (take iron separately for absorption)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/probiotics\"\u003eProbiotics\u003c\/a\u003e — supports gut health and nutrient absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e💡 Subscribe \u0026amp; save up to 10% on every order — never run out of your daily supplements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare Similar Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/salus-floravit\"\u003eSalus Floravit\u003c\/a\u003e — Vegan liquid non-heme iron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/megafood-blood-builder\"\u003eMegaFood Blood Builder\u003c\/a\u003e — Whole-food vegan iron with beet root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/salus-floradix-formula\"\u003eSalus Floradix\u003c\/a\u003e — Gentle liquid iron with B vitamins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/iron\"\u003eAll Iron Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — Compare iron products across forms and brands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Vitamart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamart.ca is Canada's vitamin specialist. 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