Iron Bisglycinate
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Iron, Iron 20, Iron Bis-Glycinate 20, Iron Bisglycinate 20, Iron Complex, Iron Matrix
- Licence holder
- CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80094846
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 10 October 2019
- Revision date
- 11 September 2026
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Officinale
If this product were sold in France
- Dose déclarée au-delà d'une limite
Vitamine C: up to 600 mg a day according to the dosing instructions published by Health Canada (2 unités posologiques par jour au plus, pour les adultes), above the maximum dose of 180 mg set in France for a food supplement (2006 Order, not revised since November 2006).
arrêté du 9 mai 2006, annexe III. French orders of 9 May 2006 and 14 November 2006 as published in the Official Journal (maximum daily doses), retrieved 21 October 2026.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamine B12 Source : Méthylcobalamine | 400 microgrammes | Not calculated |
| Vitamine C | 300 mg | 600,000 µg |
| Magnésium Source : Bisglycinate de magnésium | 42 mg | 84,000 µg |
| Cuivre Source : Diglycinate de cuivre (II) | 35 microgrammes | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Hypromellose, Stéarate de magnésium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 19 years | minimum: 1 Capsule ; maximum: 2 Capsule | 1 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Helps to prevent iron deficiency anaemia. Helps to prevent iron deficiency. Helps to prevent folate deficiency Helps to form red blood cells. Helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily at least three months prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy. Helps to support normal early fetal development (brain and spinal cord) Helps in energy metabolism and in tissue formation Helps in the normal function of the immune system Helps in energy metabolism in the body Helps to maintain healthy metabolism Helps in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and/or gums and in connective tissue formation Helps in wound healing Source of/An antioxidant that helps fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals Helps (to) maintain/support immune function Helps to maintain normal iron transport in the body Helps to form red blood cells and helps in their proper function Helps pregnant women meet (the) (Health Canada's) recommended intake for iron, when taken in conjunction with a healthy diet.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Précautions et mises en garde
Keep out of reach of children. There is enough drug in this package to seriously harm a child. Stop use of vitamin B6 containing products and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you develop symptoms of sensory nerve problems, such as numbness, tingling, or pain in the extremities.
- Effets indésirables connus
Some people may experience constipation, diarrhoea and/or vomiting. Stop use if hypersensitivity occurs.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80094846
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
List in the official revision dated (register: Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks).
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