Proferrin

Iron backed by science. Scientifically superior absorption with less side effects

Proferrin is the only heme iron supplement manufactured in the U.S. Our heme iron polypeptide (HIP) is a revolutionary iron formula with better absorption and fewer side effects. It is more gentle on the GI, can be taken with calcium or caffeine, is not affected by PPIs, and does not need to be taken with vitamin C. Each batch is 3rd party tested for guaranteed purity and quality*.

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High-Quality Iron for Your Family's Wellness

Whether you are an athlete, a woman looking to maintain healthy iron levels during her cycle, or one of the many other people who are looking for a safe, effective way to support healthy iron levels, Proferrin® can help. Studies show that Proferrin® can also be effective during pregnancy³ when taken as directed by your doctor*.

Our Products

Proferrin® ES

Why You Should Choose Proferrin® ES

Proferrin® ES is the original heme iron supplement. It contains Heme Iron Polypeptide, a natural form of iron found in meat. Compared to other forms of iron, it has 10-23x higher absorption ¹, can be taken with or without food, coffee, calcium, or Vitamin C, and is not affected by PPIs*.

Proferrin® Clear

Why You Should Choose Proferrin® Clear

Proferrin® Clear is our all-natural option for those that don’t prefer tablets or color dyes. It contains the same amount of heme iron as Proferrin® ES; however, it comes in a dye-free gel capsule form rather than a tablet. It is a simple yet effective product with only four ingredients.

Proferrin® Forte

Why You Should Choose Proferrin® Forte

Proferrin® Forte was designed for those who need a little more iron and can benefit from the folic acid provided by our unique formula. It comes in a coated tablet form like Proferrin® ES but contains 1.5 mg more of heme iron than either ES or Clear, for a total of 12 mg, and it also contains 1000mcg (1667 mcg DFE) of folic acid.

References: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

1) Nam, Tae-Sik & Shim, Ji & Kim, Byung-Ju & Rah, Young & kwang hyun, Park & Kim, Seon-Young & Mun, Eun-Gyeng & Jeong, Young-Ju & Han, Myung-Kwan & Cha, Youn-Soo & Chae, Soo-Wan & Im, Mie-Jae & Kim, Uh-Hyun. (2006). “Clinical Study on the Iron Absorption from
Heme-Iron Polypeptide and Nonheme-Iron*.” Nutritional Sciences The Korean Nutrition Society. 9. 295-300.

2) Ndegwa, Sarah, and Raymond Banks. (2007). “Heme Iron Polypeptide (Proferrin®) versus Oral and Injectable Iron Products for the Treatment of Anemia.”

3) Abdelazim IA, Abu-Faza M, Elbiaa AA, Othman HS, Alsharif DA, Elsawah WF. Heme iron polypeptide (Proferrin®-ES) versus iron saccharate complex (ferrosac) for treatment of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy. Acta Med Int 2017;4:56-61

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Physician Partnership

Because of the high absorption, low side effects, and ease of use, many physicians have chosen to partner with us to offer Proferrin to their patients. If you are interested in learning more, check out our Physician Information page!