Ultimate Iron® 90 Softgels by Nature's Way – Red Blood Cell Support Iron Supplement
Ultimate Iron® softgels by Nature's Way combine ferrous succinate iron with vitamin C, folate, vitamin B12, and liquid liver fractions. This 90-softgel formula provides several nutrients involved in red blood cell support, rather than iron alone, with 50 mg of iron in the labeled two-softgel serving.
Iron needs vary with diet, life stage, and individual iron status. This is a targeted iron supplement, not an everyday multivitamin for everyone. Understanding both the amount supplied and the supporting nutrients helps you decide whether it fits a practitioner-guided nutrition plan.
Key Ultimate Iron® 90 Softgels Benefits
- Supports normal hemoglobin formation, helping red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body.
- Provides iron involved in cellular energy production, alongside nutrients that participate in normal red blood cell development.
- Combines iron with vitamin C, which supports the absorption of nonheme iron in the digestive tract.
How Ultimate Iron® 90 Softgels Works
Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying protein inside red blood cells, and iron is an essential part of that protein. Iron also participates in enzymes that help cells use energy. Folate and vitamin B12 have complementary roles in making the DNA needed when new cells develop, including cells that mature into red blood cells.
Iron with vitamin C brings a mineral and an absorption-supporting nutrient together. These nutritional roles explain the formula's focus; taking extra iron does not automatically create more energy when your intake and iron stores are already adequate.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Iron: Supplied as ferrous succinate, iron contributes to hemoglobin formation and normal oxygen transport. It also helps enzymes carry out cellular energy processes, connecting adequate iron nutrition with the body's ability to deliver and use oxygen.
- Vitamin C: Ascorbic acid helps keep nonheme iron in a form the digestive tract can absorb. This complements the formula's iron content while vitamin C also contributes to normal antioxidant protection and collagen formation.
- Folate: Provided as folic acid, this B vitamin supplies the building blocks for normal DNA production. That work is important whenever cells divide, including the ongoing development of new red blood cells.
- Vitamin B12: Cyanocobalamin supplies vitamin B12 that the body processes into its working forms. B12 helps folate-dependent pathways function normally, supporting DNA synthesis and the nutritional processes involved in red blood cell formation.
Ultimate Iron® 90 Softgels Is Formulated For
- Adults whose healthcare practitioner has identified a need for supplemental iron.
- Adults seeking iron together with complementary red blood cell nutrients in softgel form.
- People comfortable with an animal-derived formula; the liquid liver fractions and gelatin make this unsuitable for vegetarian or vegan preferences.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Iron, Mineral Supplements, and Natures Way Supplements and Health Products collections.
Recommendation: Adults swallow 1-2 softgels daily with food. Do not exceed recommended dose.
Serving Size: 2 Softgels
Servings Per Container: 45
Calories ... 10
Total Fat ... 1 g ... 1%†
Saturated Fat ... 0 g ... 0%†
Trans Fat ... 0 g ... **
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) ... 120 mg ... 133%
Folate ... 666 mcg DFE ... 167%
(400 mcg Folic Acid)
Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) ... 200 mcg ... 8,333%
Iron (as ferrous succinate) ... 50 mg ... 278%
Liquid Liver Fractions ... 500 mg ... **
†Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. **Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, beeswax, soy lecithin.
Contains: soy.
Does Not Contain: Gluten, Salt, Wheat, Dairy, Artificial Colors.
Storage: Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.
Additional precautions: Oral iron can cause constipation, nausea, stomach pain, or diarrhea. Avoid this soy-containing formula if you have a soy allergy. Ask a pharmacist about separating iron from medicines, particularly tetracycline-type antibiotics, and from calcium or antacids. Do not combine iron supplements without professional guidance. Discuss any history of blood disorders, ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, or excess iron with your healthcare practitioner before use.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ultimate Iron® 90 Softgels
What are the benefits of Ultimate Iron® 90 Softgels?
Ultimate Iron® supplies iron for normal hemoglobin formation and oxygen transport, with vitamin C to support nonheme iron absorption. Its folic acid and vitamin B12 complement the nutritional processes involved in normal red blood cell development. Two softgels provide 50 mg iron, 120 mg vitamin C, 666 mcg DFE folate, and 200 mcg vitamin B12. The formula also contains 500 mg liquid liver fractions. These are nutritional support roles, not a promise that extra iron will improve energy for everyone.
Who should take Ultimate Iron® 90 Softgels?
This formula is intended for adults who need supplemental iron and prefer softgels containing complementary nutrients. A healthcare practitioner can help determine whether iron supplementation is appropriate rather than assuming tiredness means you need iron. The label directs adults to swallow 1-2 softgels daily with food and not exceed the recommended dose. Do not take it while pregnant or nursing. It contains soy and animal-derived ingredients, so it does not fit soy-allergic, vegetarian, or vegan requirements.
Are there any side effects of taking Ultimate Iron® 90 Softgels?
Oral iron can cause constipation, nausea, stomach pain, or diarrhea. Ultimate Iron® contains soy. The label says not to take it while pregnant or nursing, to consult a healthcare professional if taking medications, and not to use it if the safety seal is broken or missing. Iron overdose can cause fatal poisoning in children under 6; keep it out of children's reach and call a doctor or poison control center immediately after accidental overdose. Ask a pharmacist about medicine timing, especially tetracycline-type antibiotics, and avoid combining iron products without guidance.
How does Ultimate Iron® 90 Softgels support overall health?
Ultimate Iron® focuses on the nutritional relationship between oxygen transport and normal cell development. Iron is part of hemoglobin, the protein red blood cells use to carry oxygen, and participates in cellular energy processes. Folate and vitamin B12 help the body make DNA as new cells develop, while vitamin C supports nonheme iron absorption. This combination complements an appropriate diet when additional iron is needed; it does not replace evaluation of your individual iron status or the need for professional guidance.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
