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1) Health Canada, Important Labelling Info for Iron-Containg Products, June 2009 2) Dancygier, Henryk , Clinical Hepatology: Principles and Practice of Hepatobiliary Diseases, Volume 1
Proferrin®
What is it?
Proferrin® is an unique iron supplement made up of heme iron polypeptide naturally sourced from bovine hemoglobin. Each tablet contains 11 mg of elemental iron. Proferrin® adheres to Health Canada’s recommended upper daily tolerable level of iron.¹
What does it do?
Proferrin® provides high absorption of iron with low incidences of side effects commonly associated with iron treatments, such as cramping and constipation.
How does it work?
Proferrin® is a heme iron which is readily absorbed through the gut using a specific receptor (HCP1) in the small intestine². Non-heme irons such as ferrours fumarate, ferrous gluconate and others (regardless if in liquid or pill form) are absorbed through non-specific means which may result in side effects such as constipation, abdominal pain or cramping.
Who is it for?
Proferrin® is used for adults (18 years and older) who are at risk or are suffering from of iron deficiency.
Who should not take Proferrin?
Before using heme iron polypeptide individuals should tell their health care professional if using methyldopa or other iron containing products. Individuals that are pregnant, breast feeding or have hemochromatosis, other types of anemia, repeated blood transfusions, or stomach and intestinal problems should tell their health care professional before using this product.
What is the dosage?
Adults may take 1-3 tablets a day in a divided dose. Heme iron absorption is not affected by foods such as: phytates (bran or wheat), polyphenols (compounds in tea or coffee), calcium or by achlorhydria (low stomach acid) that would otherwise reduce the absorption of other oral irons. Proferrin® can be taken at any time of the day, with or without food.