BioFe Women’s Multivitamin

• Helps to prevent iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.
• Helps to form red blood cells and helps in their proper function.
• Helps pregnant women meet the recommended intake for iron, when taken in conjunction with a healthy diet.
• Micronized and microencapsulated iron does not cause upset stomach or constipation.
• Helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily at least three months prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy.
• Source of vitamins and minerals that are factors in normal growth and development.
• Source of vitamins and minerals that support biological functions which play a key role in the maintenance of good health.

Some of the key nutrients needed by all women include:

Iron –  Iron is extremely important for women of all ages, including menstruating women, pregnant women and their babies, and post-menopausal women.

Algae DHA – DHA (and EPA) are essential fats that are important to consume throughout life. Our BioFe multi contains vegan DHA from algae to help support your daily DHA needs.

Folic Acid – Folic acid is needed for proper formation of the brain, spine, and cardiovascular system. It is especially important to get enough folic acid in the early stages of pregnancy to help prevent birth defects.

Calcium – Needed for the development of bones and teeth as well as to support the development of muscles and nerves.

Like all KidStar® nutrients, BioFe Women’s Multi is free from harmful fillers, colours, sweeteners, and flavours.

Adults: Take 3 capsules once per day with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.

Medicinal Ingredients (per 3 capsules):

Beta-carotene….. 1500 mcg (2500 IU)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine, benfotiamine)….. 1.4 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin 5′-phosphate sodium)….. 1.4 mg
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)….. 18 mg
Vitamin B5 (calcium D-pantothenate)….. 6 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine 5′-phosphate)….. 1.9 mg
Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)….. 2.7 mcg
Vitamin C (calcium ascorbate)….. 84 mg
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)….. 10 mcg (400 IU)
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol)….. 20 mg AT (30 IU)
Biotin….. 30 mcg
Folate (folic acid)….. 800 mcg
Calcium (citrate)….. 52.5 mg
Chromium (chromium (III) nicotinate)….. 30 mcg
Iron (iron (III) pyrophosphate, elemental)….. 27 mg
Magnesium (glycinate)….. 12 mg
Manganese (manganese (II) citrate)….. 2 mg
Selenium (selenomethionine)….. 30 mcg
Zinc (citrate, dihydrate)….. 7.5 mg
Iodine (potassium iodide)….. 220 mcg
Whole schizochytrium spp. (docosahexaenoic acid (DHA))….. 50 mg

Non-medicinal Ingredients:

Ginger, L-leucine, sunflower lecithin, sweet potato maltodextrin, vegetarian capsule (vegetarian hypromellose, purified water).

• Women who are planning to become pregnant should start taking folic acid daily for at least three months before the pregnancy
• Pregnant women have increased iron needs in order to supply more blood and oxygen to the developing baby
• A newborn baby typically has enough iron stores to last the first 4 to 6 months of life, as long as the mother had healthy iron stores, there were no complications that lead to blood loss, and  the baby is not premature
• The recommended daily intake of iron is 27 mg per day for pregnant women, however, women who are deficient or anemic will require more
• DHA is an essential fatty acid needed for the growth and development of the brain and retinas in developing fetuses and babies