• OptiFer Alpha is the first heme iron in Canada with a pregnancy-recommended dose, derived from non-GMO bovine sources and endorsed by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.
• No Vitamin C or orange juice is required; PPIs do not affect absorption, and you can take it with or without food.
• Made from non-GMO bovine heme iron, GMO-free with low residue of excess iron in the GI tract.
• Halal certified with flexible dosing in a 30-tablet bottle, designed to fit pregnancy needs.
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OptiFer Alpha, Heme Iron, 30 Tablets
Size
30
tablets
UPC
735006320813
65 people have viewed this item in the last 7 days
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Suggested Use
Recommended Dose: Take with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications. Adults:
Take 1 tablet 3 times daily or as recommended by your health care professional.
Pregnant Women: Take 1 tablet 3 times daily or as recommended by your health care professional.
Take 1 tablet 3 times daily or as recommended by your health care professional.
Pregnant Women: Take 1 tablet 3 times daily or as recommended by your health care professional.
Ingredients
Each tablet contains:
Elemental Iron 11 mg (Heme Iron)
11.6
mg
Non-medical Ingredients:
Isomalt, Microcrystalline cellulose, Stearic acid, Croscarmellose sodium, Hypromellose, Magnesium salts of fatty acids, Silicon dioxide, Iron oxide
Description
OptiFer® Alpha tablets are a natural heme iron supplement. It is made from non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) bovine. It is the first heme iron in Canada with a recommended dose for pregnant women.
Benefits
- The only heme iron that's proven safe and effective in pregnancy.
- The only heme iron to be endorsed by The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.
- No Vitamin C or orange juice required.
- PPIs do NOT affect absorption of heme iron.
- Convenient - take with or without food
- GMO Free
- Low residue of excess iron in GI tract
- Flexible dosing
- Halal certified.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OptiFer Alpha, and what is it used for?
OptiFer Alpha is a heme iron supplement developed by Volo Healthcare Inc. in Canada, containing 11 mg of elemental iron in the form of Heme Iron Polypeptide (HIP), naturally sourced from non-GMO bovine hemoglobin. Unlike most iron supplements that use non-heme inorganic forms, OptiFer Alpha delivers iron in its natural biological form, the same form found in red meat and animal proteins. It is used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia, particularly for people who experience gastrointestinal side effects from conventional iron supplements. Products are gluten-free and halal certified.
What makes OptiFer Alpha different from standard iron supplements?
The clinically relevant distinction is the absorption pathway. Non-heme iron used in most supplements, including ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, and ferrous bisglycinate, is absorbed via a non-specific transporter that competes with other minerals including calcium and magnesium, reducing absorption and requiring the supplement to be taken away from food and other minerals. Heme iron, by contrast, is absorbed through a dedicated heme-specific receptor in the intestine that no other mineral competes with. Absorption is up to 32 percent higher and is not affected by what you eat or other supplements taken at the same time. The Heme Iron Polypeptide in OptiFer Alpha is manufactured in Sweden by MediTec under full HACCP standards, representing the only full-heme iron product of its type.
The information provided above is for reference purposes only and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Canada. It does not constitute medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
Caution
Keep away from children. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products can cause fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years. If accidental overdose does occur, call a doctor or poison centre immediately. Individuals that are pregnant, breastfeeding or have hemochromatosis, other types of anemia, repeated blood transfusions, or stomach/intestinal problems should tell their pharmacist or doctor before using this product. Contra-indications: Before using heme iron individuals should tell their pharmacist or doctor if using methyldopa or other iron-containing products. Iron supplements can decrease the absorption of drugs such as tetracycline antibiotics, penicillamine, cedinir, chloramphenicol, levothyroxine, levodopa and quinolone antibiotics. Therefore, doses of these medications should be spaced as far as possible. This product may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including testing for blood in stool) possibly causing false test results. Let laboratory personnel and all other healthcare practitioner know you are using this product. This product should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Known Adverse Reactions: Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach and stomach/abdominal cramping may occur. Iron may cause your stools to turn black, an effect that is not harmful. A very serious allergic reaction to this product is rare.
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OptiFer Alpha, Heme Iron, 30 Tablets
Size
30
tablets
UPC
735006320813
65 people have viewed this item in the last 7 days
$26.99
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