SmartFerrin® B12
Smart combination preparation: plant-based iron combined with vitamin B12, copper and vitamin C
To ensure the daily supply of iron and to facilitate a plant-based diet, Biogena has developed an innovative preparation for the daily supplementation of important nutrients: SmartFerrin® B12.
A vegetarian or vegan diet usually goes hand in hand with a healthier lifestyle. However, the complete avoidance of animal products can make it difficult to obtain an adequate supply of some nutrients. When following a vegetarian or vegan diet, iron and copper levels should be monitored, while vitamin B12 is also a critical nutrient in a strictly vegan diet.
All three nutrients influence numerous processes in the body: As a component of the red blood pigment haemoglobin, iron is involved in oxygen transport. However, energy production and immune functions are also dependent on an adequate iron supply. Full iron stores therefore form an important basis for health, energy and performance. The trace element copper is also included to support normal iron transport. Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and plays a role in energy metabolism and the nervous system. It also contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and supports the normal functions of the immune system.
SmartFerrin® B12 contains 12 mg of iron per capsule, which is produced using the patented ULTIMINE™ fermentation technology with the fungus Aspergillus oryzae. This well-tolerated iron is combined in the MyccoFerrin® complex with vitamin C from red acerola (Malpighia glabra). The natural vitamin C increases the absorption of the iron. Vitamin B12 is contained in this product in all three vitamin B12 compounds that occur naturally in the body: Methylcobalamin (M), hydroxocobalamin (H) and adenosylcobalamin (A). SmartFerrin®B12 thus lives up to its name and represents a smart solution for ensuring an ideal nutrient supply with the micronutrients it contains - day after day, simply and vegan.
SmartFerrin® B12
- Cleverly combined daily supplement, especially for people with a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle
- With iron from the fungus Aspergillus oryzae (ULTIMINE™) and vitamin C from red acerola
- With vitamin B12 from three compounds (MHA formulation) and copper
- Vitamin B12 and iron play a role in the normal formation of red blood cells
- Iron contributes to the normal formation of haemoglobin and supports oxygen transport in the body
- Iron and vitamin B12 play a role in energy metabolism and contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Iron, vitamin C, vitamin B12 and copper contribute to the normal function of the immune system
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption and copper supports normal iron transport in the body
Not an organic product according to VO (EU) 2018/848.
ULTIMINE ™ is a trademark of CURA. Vcaps® Plus is a trademark of Lonza or its affiliates, registered in the USA. Suitable for diabetics. The information provided here is not a statement on healing or a recommendation to self-medicate. Subject to print or typographical errors. Version 17.01.2020.
Store in a dark, dry place at room temperature. Protect from heat. Keep out of reach of children.
High proportion of natural ingredients
Well tolerated
Produced according to the pure substance principle
Optimal absorption
Support during increased load
Recommended consumption
1 capsule daily with plenty of liquid. Preferably taken on an empty stomach or 1–2 hours after a meal.
Food supplement: The recommended daily dosage should not be exceeded. No substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.Package size
90 capsules (3 month supply), 34 g
Potential applications
- For the daily supply of iron to maintain a normal iron status. The iron requirement may be increased in women of childbearing age, endurance athletes and growing people.
- For the targeted supply of vitamin B12, especially when avoiding meat and dairy products
Ingredients | daily dose per capsule | % NRV* |
| MyccoFerrin® complex | 310 mg | - |
| containing: Iron | 12 mg | 86 |
| containing: vitamin C | 35 mg | 44 |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 50 |
| Vitamin B12 (MHA-Formula) | 7.5 µg | 300 |
Ingredients
MyccoFerrin® complex (acerola fruit juice powder, Aspergillus oryzae powder), hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (capsule shell), bulking agent: powdered cellulose, cupric citrate, vitamin B12 MHA Formula® (methylcobalamin, hydroxocobalamin, 5‘-desoxyadenosylcobalamin).
100% Clean Label - without hidden additives = pure substance principle
BIOGENA is committed to transparency, honesty and responsibility, far beyond the legally required full declaration of all ingredients. We focus on 100% quality with the pure substance principle. All our micronutrient preparations are guaranteed to be pure and free from colourings, preservatives and technical additives. This leads to maximum tolerability (currently 97%) and active recommendation (currently 95%) by over 18,000 doctors and therapists and over half a million customers.
What sets us apart
We want to create, share and increase knowledge and infect others with our enthusiasm for health. At the same time, the responsible treatment of our environment is a matter close to our hearts.
Production of our premium preparations
When it comes to quality assurance, we at Biogena make no compromises. In the production of our micronutrient preparations, we always pay attention to the highest standards - for complete traceability and a fully transparent value chain: from raw material sourcing and product development through studies and application monitoring to state-of-the-art in-house production, logistics and shipping to over 60 countries around the world.
- Careful in-house production to a unique manufacturing standard at BIOGENA Good Health World in Koppl near Salzburg, including show production
- High-quality and sustainable branded raw materials labelled with test and quality seals
- Each individual batch undergoes the strictest quality tests by the German LEFO Institute Dr Wichmann, where experts independently assess parameters such as impurities, pesticides and heavy metals
- Certified according to ISO 22,000:2018, GMP - Good Manufacturing Practice, BIO certification, Halal certification, Kosher certification
- Use of the purest capsule shells in the world: Vcaps® Plus and DRcaps® are purely plant-based capsule shells made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and nothing else.
FAQ
At Biogena, “pure substance principle” means that we do not use technological additives which are used for the fully automated manufacturing of tablets, capsules and pills (e.g. anticaking or release agents and so forth) or additives that are used for optical reasons or for enhancing the taste of the products (artificial aroma, colouring agents, coatings etc.). Due to a semi-automatic manufacturing process, we can avoid these substances that often have a higher proportion in customary products than the actual active ingredients. In the case of nutritional supplements, additives have to be indicated in the list of ingredients. Here, the patient or customer can get useful information. Concerning the single ingredients, we also care for our raw materials to be free of carrier substances. In cases where this is not possible, we use natural food components such as maltodextrin, cellulose powder or calcium carbonate. The majority of our ingredients is produced exclusively for us – free of carrier substances (e.g. our enzymes our probiotics: other manufacturers often use lactose as a carrier – the product batches produced for us are explicitly without carriers).
BIOGENA preparations are carefully manufactured in our own production facility, BIOGENA Good Health World (Salzburg, Austria), to a unique manufacturing standard. We are certified according to ISO 22,000:2018 and GMP - Good Manufacturing Practice and have organic, halal and kosher certification. The quality-tested raw materials come from premium brand raw material manufacturers - sourced directly from the world market leaders.
