What is the difference between heme and non-heme iron?
There are two forms of dietary iron: heme and non-heme. Heme Iron is absorbed very efficiently and is found in meat, fish, and poultry. Non-heme iron is found in plants such as lentils and beans and is not as well absorbed as heme iron. Maximum absorption is enhanced when both heme and non-heme iron are taken together. Bifera is the only iron supplement available over the counter, that provides both heme and non-heme iron in a single, small pill.
