Feméa Heme Iron Capsules
Premium capsules with natural heme iron – an easy and flexible way to complement your daily iron intake. A holistic choice for those who wish to avoid synthetic alternatives.
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Origin of the hemoglobin powder: the Netherlands. Why? There is currently no Swedish production of food-grade hemoglobin powder.
Our specialist producer is a world leader in innovative, renewable raw materials from the meat industry, focusing exclusively on recovering nutrients from by-products that would otherwise go to waste.
There is no dedicated organic production, so the animals may come from all types of farms, provided that each animal meets the required health standards.
The hemoglobin powder then undergoes thorough testing for pathogens, heavy metals, pesticides and other parameters. It is also guaranteed to be free from hormones and antibiotics.
Because the raw material (blood) is sterile when handled correctly, the resulting hemoglobin is also very pure. It is one of the few animal-derived raw materials whose quality is not automatically improved by organic production.
Nevertheless, we firmly support good animal welfare (we are not fans of the conventional meat industry) and hope to see dedicated organic production in Sweden in the future.
WHY IS YOUR IRON "LOW-DOSE"?
Research shows that heme iron is unique in several ways. Among other things, it has much higher bioavailability than other types of iron (non-heme iron), which are generally used in traditional iron supplements. Heme iron is also absorbed through a unique mechanism in the body that distinguishes it from all other forms of iron.
Heme iron doses therefore cannot be directly compared with those of traditional, chemically produced forms of non-heme iron, such as iron gluconate, iron sulfate, iron bisglycinate, iron pyrophosphate, iron fumarate or similar compounds. Natural heme iron cannot be concentrated beyond the level found in our air-dried hemoglobin powder.
Research shows that the body has greater difficulty absorbing all forms of non-heme iron, which is often compensated for with much higher doses. Ultimately, only a small proportion of iron is generally absorbed by the body, regardless of whether you take a low or high dose. However, the higher the bioavailability, the more iron is absorbed per dose consumed.
This means that a low-dose heme iron supplement with high bioavailability can deliver a much greater amount of absorbed iron than a high-dose supplement with low bioavailability.
180 capsules. Ingredients: Hemoglobin powder (from bovine) och vegetable capsules (pullulan).
Origin of the hemoglobin powder: The Netherlands
Our hemoglobin powder is produced in the Netherlands by the only manufacturer of its kind within the EU capable of producing hemoglobin powder of this quality from cattle. Our specialized producer is a global leader in innovative and renewable raw materials derived from the meat industry and works exclusively with recovering valuable nutrients from by-products that would otherwise go to waste.
There is currently no niche organic production of this raw material. The cattle may come from different types of farms, provided that all quality and safety requirements are met.
The hemoglobin powder is rigorously tested for pathogens, pesticides, heavy metals, antibiotics, hormones, and other contaminants, and complies with one of the EU’s strictest regulatory frameworks for food production. Because the raw material, blood, when handled correctly, is essentially sterile, the final product is exceptionally pure. It is one of very few animal-based raw materials, possibly the only one, where organic production does not result in a higher-quality end product.
That said, we naturally support high standards of animal welfare and hope to see dedicated organic production become possible in the future.
| Content | 1 capsule | 6 capsules | 10 capsules |
| Iron (heme iron) | 1.65 mg | 10 mg | 16.5 mg |
| %DRI* |
11.8 | 72 | 118 |
*DRI = daily reference intake
USER EXPERIENCES
“I take the heme iron capsules daily – they’re gentle on my stomach, and I feel more energized, stronger, and better able to perform at the level I want.”
- Anna Bjurman, elite marathon runner & Mini Ferrum ambassador
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Feméa range is intended for women of reproductive age, but can be used by anyone who wants to enrich their diet with natural heme iron. Iron supplements may be appropriate during periods of increased need, such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, heavy menstrual bleeding, intense physical activity, or after blood donation.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should always consult a midwife or doctor before use. -
Heme iron always comes from animal sources and is absorbed significantly more efficiently by the body than so-called non-heme iron, which is found in plant-based and synthetic sources in various forms. Heme iron is also considered a gentle source of iron.
This is partly due to its higher bioavailability compared to other forms of iron, and partly because it is absorbed through a unique uptake mechanism,likely involving the transport protein Heme Carrier Protein 1 (HCP1).
Other forms of iron must first be broken down in the stomach before they can be absorbed in the small intestine via a different transport protein, DMT1. -
There is currently no certified organic production of hemoglobin powder within the EU. This is because hemoglobin powder is a highly specialized foodtech raw material that is produced from blood collected during meat production, and no dedicated organic supply chain exists for this specific ingredient at present.
The cattle used may come from both conventional and organic farms, provided that all strict EU quality, safety, and traceability requirements are met. Regardless of farming type, the raw material must comply with one of the EU’s most stringent regulatory frameworks for food production.
We strongly support high standards of animal welfare and sustainable farming practices, and we hope to see certified organic production of hemoglobin powder become possible in the future. -
No, it does not. For this specific ingredient, organic certification does not result in a higher-quality end product.
Our hemoglobin powder is rigorously tested for pathogens, pesticides, heavy metals, antibiotics, hormones, and other contaminants. When handled correctly, blood is essentially sterile, which results in an exceptionally pure raw material with very high nutritional quality.
Because of its unique nature and production process, hemoglobin powder is one of the very few animal-based raw materials where organic certification does not equal higher quality in the end product.