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The Science Behind VEME®
VEME® is short for Vegan HEME Iron.
There are 2 types of iron from our diets:
Heme Iron
✘ Traditionally found in animals
✔ Organic iron
✔ Easily absorbed by our body
✔ Easy on the gut, no discomfort
Non-Heme Iron
(Inorganic)
✔ Typically found in vegetables
✘ Inorganic iron
✘ Poorly absorbed by our body
✘ Risk of constipation, bloating, etc.
Why are your regular iron supplements so poorly absorbed?
Regular iron supplements usually contain non-heme iron.
Our bodies naturally absorb heme iron better than non-heme iron due to transporters (HCP1) which specifically absorbs iron in the form of heme iron:
I thought heme iron is only found in animal meats and blood?
Traditionally yes!
But we have developed a method to extract heme precursors naturally from plants and convert them into heme molecules (VEME®), sustainably and cruelty-free!
Why is VEME® better than other iron sources?
✔ All the benefits of animal heme, but more sustainable and affordable
✔ Better iron absorption and gentle on gut; no more gastrointestinal irritations
✔ No risk of iron overload as our body self-regulates VEME® uptake
✔ Resistant to interference from food; no need to avoid food or drinks to take VEME®
Not sure where to start?
The simplest way to ensure your Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is met (18 mg for women) is with our VEME® Iron Capsule Supplement. Each VEME® pill provides 4 mg of highly bioavailable iron (equivalent to a 400 gram beef steak) and Vitamin C to optimise iron absorption for a holistic, well-rounded iron nutrition.
