15-35% absorption rate Haem Iron raw material for iron supplement

What is Haem Iron?

Iron is an essential mineral and plays a vital role in the body. It’s used to make red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body, and it also contributes to normal cognitive function, normal energy metabolism and the normal formation of red blood cells.

There are two different types of iron: haem and non-haem iron. Haem iron mainly comes from animal sources. Red meat, offal, poultry and fish are all excellent sources of iron.

Non-haem iron comes from plant-based sources. These include fortified cereals and breads, rice, oats, nuts, beans and leafy greens. And best of all, dark chocolate is also rich in non-haem iron.

Haem iron is more easily absorbed by the body than non-haem iron. Therefore, vegetarians have to eat twice as much iron as meat-eaters to get the same amount.

Specification:

Heme Iron has superior solubility and absorption qualities while fewer if any gastrointestinal side effects.
 

Haem vs Non-Haem Iron

When it comes to haem vs non-haem iron, the main difference is the body’s rate of iron absorption. Haem iron is absorbed at a much higher rate than non-haem iron. It’s estimated that the body absorbs only 2-20% of non-haem iron. In comparison, haem iron has a 15-35% absorption rate.

Non-haem-based iron supplements are also more likely to result in side effects. Indigestion, stomach upset, flatulence, constipation and diarrhoea are common complaints associated with some types of iron supplements.

While iron is essential to your overall health, some problems are associated with overdoing your intake of haem iron. Dramatically increasing the amount of haem iron in your diet can lead to inflammation, as well as causing damage to gut cells due to the production of hydroxyl, a free radical.

Your body finds it much easier to regulate iron absorption from plant-based foods, meaning that although haem iron is more easily absorbed, the body is not so good at regulating this process. As a result, it’s important to find the right balance of haem vs non-haem iron.

Application:
The product is used as a treatment of iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is a very common worldwide nutritional problem and a common cause of anemia. Pregnant women, young women during their reproductive years, teenagers and children tend to be at the highest risk for iron deficiency.