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Vitamin Code Healthy Blood


82/100
SUPPIE SCORE
88/100
EFFICACY
Medium
SAFETY
98/100
CLEANLINESS
What Does Vitamin Code Healthy Blood Do?
A targeted hematinic formula supplying meaningful doses of chelated iron alongside key hematopoietic cofactors to treat or prevent iron deficiency.
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What Are the Benefits of Vitamin Code Healthy Blood?
Based on proven scientific research
Replenishes iron stores and supports hemoglobin productionVery strong
Enhances non-heme iron absorptionStrong
Supports normal erythropoiesis and folate-B12 pathwaysStrong
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What Are the Side Effects of Garden of Life Vitamin Code Healthy Blood?
Always consult your health practitioner if in doubt.
RiskMedium Risk
Overview
•Haemochromatosis or iron overload: iron worsens tissue accumulation and organ toxicity
•Thalassaemia major or sideroblastic anaemia: iron loading occurs without blood loss
•Supplies 28.8 mg elemental iron; keep strictly out of reach of young children due to fatal poisoning risk.
•Stop and get advice if: severe abdominal pain or dark, tarry stools with lightheadedness: seek immediate medical evaluation
•Stop and get advice if: persistent vomiting or signs of acute iron toxicity: stop use and contact emergency services
Potential Side Effects
Negative Interactions
Inactive Ingredients
Vegetable cellulose (capsule)
Low RiskOrganic brown rice
Low RiskWhat Are the Ingredients in Garden of Life Vitamin Code Healthy Blood?
Vitamin C (from culture of S. cerevisiae)
90 mg
Vitamin B6 (from culture of S. cerevisiae)
4.25 mg
Folate (from culture of S. cerevisiae)
400 mcg
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin from culture of S. cerevisiae)
18 mcg
Iron (from Brown Rice Chelate)
28.8 mg
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
Lactobacillus plantarum
Vegetable cellulose (capsule)
organic brown rice
Dosage & Bioavailability
How the active doses and forms in Vitamin Code Healthy Blood compare to the research.
•Formula — 7 actives: 2 within studied amounts (folate and iron), 3 meeting daily needs and 2 with no amount disclosed (lactobacillus bulgaricus and lactobacillus plantarum).
•Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin from culture of S. cerevisiae): 18 mcg a day, below the 500-1,000 mcg/day studied range but covers the daily reference intake; methylcobalamin is a preferred form.
•Iron (from Brown Rice Chelate): 28.8 mg a day is within the 8-45 mg/day studied range; vitamin C (90 mg) and folate (400 mcg) also cover daily reference intake.
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