Ancestral Nutrition Primal Iron
Ancestral Nutrition Primal Iron
Ancestral Nutrition Primal Iron
Ancestral Nutrition Primal Iron
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Ancestral Nutrition Primal Iron 90 Capsules

Beef Spleen for Iron

Key Benefits

Nature's richest source of heme iron

Almost 100% RDI of iron per serve

Gentle on the stomach - no constipation

$39.95

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What is Ancestral Nutrition Primal Iron?

Ancestral Nutrition Primal Iron offers nature's richest source of natural iron—100% grass-fed beef spleen from Tasmanian cattle.

A single serve contains almost 100% of your recommended daily iron needs in the form of heme iron, which is significantly more bioavailable than plant-based or synthetic iron sources.

Beef spleen has long been known in traditional nutrition as a natural food source of iron, and now you can easily access this important organ in convenient gelatin capsules.

Unlike synthetic iron supplements that often cause digestive discomfort and constipation, heme iron from beef spleen is gentle on the stomach and well-tolerated.

The gentle freeze-drying process preserves the natural nutrient profile with no synthetic additives or preservatives.

Each capsules contains:

81% Australian Beef Spleen Powder - Freeze-dried whole spleen from grass-fed, grass-finished Tasmanian cattle. The highest concentration of heme iron of any organ meat.

Key nutrients naturally present include:

Heme iron: the form of iron found in animal tissues, bound to hemoglobin. It is significantly more bioavailable than non-heme iron from plants or synthetic supplements. Naturally supports:
- Energy production and reduced fatigue
- Normal blood formation
- Healthy immune function
- Oxygen transport throughout the body

Vitamin B12:
- for energy and nervous system function
- for healthy cognitive and neurological fuction
- reduction of fatigue and tiredness

19% Bovine Gelatine Capsule - Pure beef gelatine, GMP certified.

Adults: Take 3 Primal Iron beef spleen capsules daily, preferably in the morning with/after your first meal of the day.

Capsules can be also be added to a smoothie or opened and sprinkled onto food.

Taking it in the morning will provide foundational energy for the day.

For optimal iron absorption, avoid taking with tea or coffee.

Always read the label and follow directions for use.

If you are pregnant, nursing, under 18 years of age, have a known medical condition, or are taking prescription medication, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.

Do not exceed recommended dose without medical supervision.

Store in a cool, dry place.

"For many people, getting enough iron through diet alone is a genuine challenge — particularly for women, athletes, and those avoiding red meat. Beef spleen is one of the richest whole-food sources of heme iron, the form naturally found in animal tissue that the body absorbs far more readily than the non-heme iron in plant foods or most fortified products. What makes spleen stand out even among organ meats is that it contains substantially more heme iron than liver. This is freeze-dried, single-ingredient, grass-fed Tasmanian beef spleen — a traditional food source of iron in a convenient daily format."

— Isabella Truong, Pharmacist

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Frequently asked question

Heme iron has a fundamentally different absorption mechanism than non-heme iron. It is absorbed through a specific transporter in the intestines that allows it to bypass many of the inhibitors (like phytates, tannins, and calcium) that reduce non-heme iron absorption. Studies show heme iron bioavailability ranges from 15-35%, compared to just 2-20% for non-heme iron. This means you can achieve therapeutic iron intake with a lower dose and fewer side effects.

One of the most significant advantages of heme iron is its gentleness on the digestive system. Synthetic iron supplements (like ferrous sulfate) are notorious for causing constipation, nausea, and stomach upset because much of the iron remains unabsorbed in the gut. Because heme iron is absorbed so efficiently, less remains in the digestive tract to cause these issues. Many customers specifically report switching to Primal Iron after struggling with conventional iron supplements.

Each serve (3 capsules) of Primal Iron provides approximately 11.5mg of highly bioavailable heme iron—almost 100% of the recommended daily intake for adults. Because heme iron is absorbed so much more efficiently than synthetic forms, this amount can be more effective than higher doses of conventional iron supplements. Your individual iron needs may vary based on factors like age, gender, and health status.

This product is an animal source from beef spleen and thus not suitable for vegetarian or vegans. Whilst a personal choice some vegetarians choose to incorporate targeted animal-sourced supplements like beef spleen for health reasons, while maintaining an otherwise plant-based diet.