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The Best Natural Source of Heme-iron for Energy, Brain Function, Immunity, Thyroid Health & Supporting Healthy Iron Levels
Grass-Fed Beef Spleen | Nature's Iron
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Spleen
Beef spleen is the richest source of the most absorbable form of iron (heme-iron) and contains a wide variety of other beneficial nutrients such as vitamins B2, B3, B5, B12, C as well as the minerals copper, phosphorus, selenium and zinc.
Heme-Iron
Vital for the production of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Iron also supports immunity, brain function, mood, sleep, energy, and healthy hair and skin. Heme iron found in animal foods is far more bioavailable (absorbable) than non-heme iron from plant foods. Based on NCBI literature, natural animal-based iron (heme iron) is highly bioavailable and significantly better absorbed than non-heme iron found in plant foods - often 2-3x more easily absorbed.
Metabolism & Energy
We include some liver in this blend (30%), as it's amazing source of the mineral Copper, which works synergistically and is essential for energy production, metabolism, balanced iron levels, brain health and immune function. Copper is also needed for the formation of red blood cells which carry oxygen around the body, as well as the maintenance of healthy connective tissue.
Grass-Fed & Regeneratively Farmed
Sourced from a regenerative farm where cattle are free to roam outdoors consuming a natural diet of grass. They are completely hormone free and their diet contains no foods contaminated with fertilisers, pesticides or other artificial chemicals.
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"I've been taking Floradix iron supplements for a couple of months after learning how incredible low my iron was from my doctor. However I really starting to notice an uptake in my energy and mood levels once I introduced these also. Definitely recommend."
Abigail
Beef Spleen
"I have really seen a noticeable difference since taking these, my energy seems more balanced which was the main reason for me taking these as my monthly period was leaving me feeling very fatigued. I have had one full cycle now and have noticed a difference. I have also added in the Optimised Female too which is also having a huge impact on me."
Charlotte
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"Incredible!! Noticed a difference as soon as I took the capsules."
Cece
Spleen
I waited to review this product until I had had my iron levels retested. I have had low ferritin levels for 6 years, never managing to get them above 12. After taking this product for a couple of months my levels have increased from 11 to 24. It’s still outside the ideal range but at least it’s moving in the right direction finally. I couldn’t tolerate iron supplements, or iron enriched water but these tablets go down easily and are clearly having an effect.
Hannah
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Made In A Way That's Best For The Animals, The Soil & You
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Real Food Ingredients with Natural Nutrient Ratios
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Most Absorbable Form of Nutrients (Highly Bioavailable)
No Fillers, Bulking Agents or Anything You Wouldn't Want
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You Can Actually Feel the Benefits After Consistent Use
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Celtic Oysters
Oysters are the ocean's answer to a multivitamin. They are an amazing source of vitamin B12, as well as key minerals such as copper, iodine and selenium. However, they are most known for being the number one food source of zinc, which is vital for immune function, metabolism, wound healing, taste, smell and hormonal health. See below for a deeper dive into the beneficial nutrients within oysters. We sustainably harvest our Celtic Oysters from clear, unpolluted waters off the southern and western seaboard of Ireland and gently freeze dry them to maintain their fragile nutrients. We then encapsulate them for your convenience and to remove the taste. Each jar contains 120 300mg capsules (30 - 60 day supply).
* Note - our batches of Celtic Oysters contain 120 as opposed to 150 capsules due to sourcing oysters with higher micronutrient levels. Therefore despite there being less capsules, you will still receive roughly the same amount of micronutrients per serving / per bottle. There's always going to be a slight variation due to the nature of food supplements but we get it as close as possible.
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Female Vitality Starter Pack
We designed this bundle for women looking to optimise their health and performance through tapping into the ancestral wisdom of culturally traditional foods and the micronutrients within them. Oysters, liver and collagen were three foods treasured by human beings for the majority of our history up until the time of our great grandparents. During WWII both men and women were removed from their homes and our connection with food from the earth started to be lost. Highly processed and nutritionally void convenience foods began replacing what our bodies had evolved and thrived on for every generation prior. The average modern diet sits in stark contrast to what our biology requires and we’re seeing huge rises in chronic diseases as a result. We appreciate there’s no escaping the modern world. However, there is a way to use advancements in technology to reintroduce these ancestrally prised foods back into our diets in a convenient way.
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* Note - our batches of Celtic Oysters contain 120 as opposed to 150 capsules due to sourcing oysters with higher micronutrient levels. Therefore despite there being less capsules, you will still receive roughly the same amount of micronutrients per serving / per bottle. There's always going to be a slight variation due to the nature of food supplements but we get it as close as possible.
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Grass-Fed Beef Protein | Madagascan Vanilla
Protein Powder Made Differently | Beef protein (unlike whey and plant based options) is non-inflammatory, meaning you get all the benefits of protein powder; muscle growth, strength gain and fat loss*, without the bloating and discomfort. Not only this, but our grass-fed beef protein is highly bioavailable (absorbable) and also contains other nutrients beef is known for, such as; collagen, gelatine and a variety of vitamins and minerals.
Our vanilla version has just three ingredients; grass-fed beef, Madagascan vanilla and organic maple sugar. That means it’s free from; dairy, whey, soy, fillers, artificial sweeteners and preservatives… all ingredients that are unnecessarily included in lots of protein powders today. Unlike most vanilla proteins we use actual Madagascan Vanilla rather than a synthetic or extracted version to create our powder. As a result the protein tastes like real, delicious vanilla and isn't overly sweet due to us only using a small amount of maple per serving. But, just like with our cacao flavour, is easily made sweeter by adding some raw honey or fruit.
Our cattle are grass-fed, regeneratively raised, antibiotic/hormone free and come from farms that go above and beyond, following standards for biological diversity, climate impact and animal welfare.
Each bag contains 1kg of grass-fed beef protein, which equals 50 26g servings or 25 52g servings. Each serving contains 19.26 grams of complete protein containing all 9 essential amino acids.
*If you want to learn about the benefits of consuming protein beyond building or maintaining muscle, see the image to the left. We also have an article that deep dives on the topic on our blog.
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Grass-Fed Collagen Powder
Being a major component of the human body (it makes up roughly 30% of total body protein), collagen gives structure to our tendons, ligaments, bones, skin, hair, nails and the gut lining. It's also been associated with longevity benefits due to balancing out the amino acid profile within the body and can support sleep quality. Our powder is a combination of type 1 & 3 collagen sourced from 100% grass-fed and finished cattle free from hormones, antibiotics or exposure to chemicals. Hot and cold soluble, as well as odourless and flavourless, our collagen peptides can be mixed into a wide variety of drinks or meals. Each bag contains 400g's (40 servings).
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Organic & Grass-Fed Optimised Female
Optimised Female can provide support for key functions of femininity. Made from 50% bovine female reproductive organs (uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes) as well as liver and kidney, this product contains many unique compounds that which can work in tandem to support female health. The nutrients, growth factors and peptides within these glands can offer support for; reproductive health, cycle regulation, hormone regulation, metabolic health, immunity and may help to alleviate cycle symptoms such as cramping, fatigue and irritability. All the organs we source for our nose-to-tail line come from an organic certified and regenerative farm where the cattle are 100% grass-fed and free to roam on pastures. We gently freeze dry the organs raw to maintain as many of the nutrients and enzymes within them. Each jar contains 180, 500mg capsules (30 day supply).
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Organic & Grass-Fed Optimised Male
Optimised Male can provide support for key functions of masculinity. Made from 50% grass-fed beef testicles and 50% grass-fed beef liver, this product contains many unique compounds which can work in tandem to support male hormone production and sexual health. For example, the transforming growth factors within can support the production of testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, which plays a pivotal role in enhancing muscle size, strength, bone health, sex drive and sperm production. All the organs we source for our nose-to-tail line come from an organic certified farm where the cattle are 100% grass-fed and free to roam on pastures. We gently freeze dry the organs raw to maintain as many of the fragile nutrients and enzymes within them. Each jar contains 180, 500mg capsules (30 day supply).
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Foundations Bundle | Protein, Collagen & Beef Organs
The Foundations Bundle made up from our best products to help support your health and performance every day. When combined, these three products provide you with a dense array of nutrients and support a wide variety of functions, including; overall well-being, energy, mental clarity, immunity, gut health, nutrient absorption, joint health, lean muscle growth, protein intake, skin elasticity / tone as well as strong hair and nails.
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New Grass-Fed Beef Protein Powder (choose between unflavoured, madagascan vanilla or raw cacao & maple sea salt)
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Everything you need to know about our Grass-Fed Beef Spleen | Nature's Iron
I have severely low iron and / or I have been diagnosed with anaemia. Is this product right for me?
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Iron; Why It’s Needed & The Best Ways To Truly Increase Your Levels by Emma Newlyn
If you’ve ever been told your iron levels are low, its likely you’ve been advised to increase your intake of iron-rich foods, or maybe even supplements. The thing is, when it comes to iron, it’s not just about what you eat, but what you’re able to absorb that really matters. Many iron supplements such as ferrous sulphate can lead to unpleasant side effects like nausea and digestive distress, whilst others may be entirely ineffective. This is partly because our bodies are designed to consume nutrients in their whole-food state, not in isolation.
When we focus on obtaining iron through nutrition, this tends to be a much safer and gentler way to sustainably support iron levels… BUT it’s vital to know that many of the foods you may be led to believe are high in iron actually contain a type of iron that is hard to absorb and gain any benefit from. In this article, we’ll focus on the different types of iron, how to improve absorption, and what could be secretly sabotaging your efforts to feel more energised, stronger and vibrant.
Why Is Iron Important?
Iron plays a crucial role within the body by producing haemoglobin – a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen – as well as supporting the production of red blood cells. If you tend to experience fatigue or tiredness, irritability, breathlessness, aches and pains, weakness, heart palpitations, a sore tongue or general tiredness, this could be down to low iron levels, which are common especially among women of reproductive age, and pregnant women. Iron is important because it carries life-giving oxygen throughout the body. Without enough iron, the body and brain essentially just don’t function properly, and because iron plays a role in the immune system, the likelihood of infection and serious illness increases the longer iron levels are low.
The top 10 benefits of iron include:
1. Maintains healthy energy levels
2. Supports a strong immune system
3. Aids brain health
4. Supports glowing skin
5. May boost sports performance
6. Improves sleep quality
7. Supports a healthy pregnancy
8. Replenishes lost iron for menstruating women, preventing fatigue
9. Maintains healthy hair
10. May help prevent depression and anxiety
As well as being important for general wellbeing, having strong iron levels allows us to feel energetic, emotionally balanced, strong and reduces the risk of thyroid issues or neurodegenerative diseases. Iron deficiency is thought to affect around 1 billion people world-wide, but even if you haven’t been diagnosed as deficient, it’s thought that around a third of the world’s population has lower than optimal levels, especially menstruating women.
Food Sources of Iron: Animals vs Plants
So, if you want to improve your iron levels naturally, you may have looked into the best foods to consume. The problem is that a quick ‘Google’ can bring up plenty of charts showing iron-rich foods, without mentioning the difference between heme and non-heme sources of iron.
Heme iron comes from animal foods, and is the type of iron most easily absorbed by the body. Depending upon an individual’s health, heme iron is absorbed at a rate of 15%-35%, compared to plant based non-heme iron, which is only absorbed at a rate of 2%-13%. If improving iron levels is something you want to focus on, it is therefore important to get plenty of iron from heme sources that absorb well. If I wanted to improve my iron levels, I know which type of iron I’d choose!
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Heme Iron |
Non Heme Iron |
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Found in animal foods
Easily absorbed at a rate of 15-35% (some research also suggests a 40% absorption rate) |
Found in plant foods
Poorly absorbed at a rate of 2-13%, with other factors such as phytic acid and other anti-nutrients preventing absorption. |
And if you’re wondering whether those ‘iron fortified’ cereals and packaged snacks are worth buying, the answer is no… these foods, and many others with ‘iron fortified’ listed on the label, contain synthetic iron filings – literally iron ground down into a powder. Researchers have even shown you can extract this iron from the cereal with a magnet, which doesn’t sound like something we should be eating.
Absorbing Heme & Non-Heme Iron
As an example of how animal and plant foods stack up; 15g of liver provides 730mcg heme iron, whilst 30g spinach provides 810mcg non-heme iron. Whilst these values may look similar, remember that heme iron absorbs at a rate of 15-35%, but non-heme iron absorbs at a rate of 2-13%, so you’ll absorb 255mcg iron from the liver, BUT to absorb anywhere close to that from the spinach, you’d need to consume 180g of it, which isn’t realistic.
In the same way, almonds are often touted as a good source of iron. A standard 28g serving of almonds provides 1000mcg iron, whilst a small 65g serving of beef provides 1700mcg iron. Remember though, that only 2-20% of the iron from those almonds will be absorbed, giving you anywhere from 20mcg to 200mcg absorbed iron at best, whilst the small serving of beef can provide an easily absorbed 595mcg iron.
Beans are also promoted as iron-rich, however along with poorly absorbed iron values, foods such as beans, grains, seeds and nuts also contain compounds known as phytates, which bind to iron and prevent it from being absorbed even further. Which leads us to the next important aspect of absorbing iron…
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Animal based Heme Iron |
Plant Based Non Heme Iron |
Absorption Rate |
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15g liver: 730mcg heme iron |
30g spinach: 810mcg non heme iron |
255mcg iron absorbed from liver. You’d have to eat at least 180g spinach to match the absorbed iron. |
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100g beef: 2600mcg heme iron |
28g almonds: 1000mcg non heme iron |
910mcg iron absorbed from beef. You’d have to eat at least 196g of almonds to match the absorption rate – that’s around 1 ½ cups (and 1,129 calories) |
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100g lamb: 1900mcg heme iron |
100g black beans: 1000mcg non heme iron |
665mcg iron absorbed from beef. You’d need to eat at least 500g black beans to match the absorbed iron. |
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92g (1 tin) sardines: 2700mcg heme iron |
3 tbsp (63.2g) blackstrap molasses: 3000mcg non heme iron |
945mcg iron absorbed from sardines. You’d need to eat at least 7-8tbsp molasses to match the absorbed iron (coming in at around 126g sugar) |
How to improve your iron absorption (and what to avoid)
If you want to up your iron levels, there are some important tips and tricks to consider. Many different minerals and vitamins interact with iron, and can either help us absorb more of it, or prevent its absorption.
Phytic acid
Phytic acid or ‘phytates’ are present in beans, nuts, seeds and grains. As phytic acid passes through the gut, it binds to iron and reduces its absorption. This means it’s wise to avoid consuming foods high in phytates alongside iron-rich foods. You can reduce levels of phytic acid in these foods by soaking, sprouting, cooking and pickling so they’re not as detrimental to iron levels.
Calcium
Calcium has been found to inhibit iron absorption, with caesins especially in dairy binding to iron and preventing its absorption in the gut. It is therefore best to avoid calcium – especially dairy – alongside foods high in iron if your goal is to increase iron levels.
Vitamin C
If you’re keen to improve your iron levels, consuming vitamin C alongside iron-rich foods is a hack worth trying. Vitamin C enhances iron absorption by protecting it from other elements that reduce its absorption, as well as converting less absorbable forms of iron into those which are better absorbed. Good food combinations to support iron absorption include beef with broccoli and peppers, liver with tomato, a chicken salad with a lemon dressing, or even by consuming fruit like kiwi shortly after eating a meal with lamb or shellfish.
If you can combine vitamin C with top sources of iron, this will go a long way towards supporting optimal iron levels to give you more energy, vitality, strength and balance. Try making these top 10 sources of iron a part of your diet:
1. Liver
2. Oysters
3. Beef
4. Lamb
5. Clams
6. Sardines
7. Mackerel
8. Chicken
9. Turkey
10. Pork
Introducing Spleen: Nature’s Iron
For a long time, our grass-fed beef liver capsules have been our best product to promote healthy iron levels, and we’ve had lots of great reviews from you telling us how effective it has been. Now, we’re excited to introduce our newest supplement that goes even further to optimise your iron levels, vitality and energy. Beef spleen is ‘nature’s iron’, providing a rich, natural and easily absorbed form of heme iron with the highest concentration of iron from any organ. A single serving even offers almost 100% of the RDI of iron.
We’ve combined 70% beef spleen with 30% beef liver in these new capsules, harnessing two incredible sources of iron with the addition of their other powerful nutrients such as folate, B12 (essential for optimal energy levels), vitamin A, zinc, copper, choline, phosphorus, niacin, and even vitamin C, which we know helps support iron absorption even further.
We can’t wait for you to feel the difference with nature’s iron, and we’d love to know how you feel when you try it!
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A
Love- more energy, better mood, no afternoon lag. I take 3 capsules every other day and feel fantastic!
S
I was recommended to take the APE Nutrition Beef Spleen for iron support by my medical practitioner (a doctor and integrative practitioner). It works very well with my body and I’m thrilled to be sourcing this within the UK and supporting our farming community. You are doing brilliant work APE!
M
I suffer from anaemia , and do not absorb iron supplements easily. This has helped transform my energy massively. Will keep on taking..Thank you
E
Just a complete game changer. Suddenly full of energy and feeling amazing!
E
Absolutely amazing product. I feel so strong and energetic…and I am a post menopausal woman aged 58! Wow!
G
Great product and great concept.
C
I’ve been using these for a few months now to correct an iron deficiency (alongside floradix too). With these you don’t get the horrible side effects that come with prescription iron. My dizziness, anxiety, heart palpitations and fatigue have all gone!
H
I waited to review this product until I had had my iron levels retested. I have had low ferritin levels for 6 years, never managing to get them above 12.
After taking this product for a couple of months my levels have increased from 11 to 24.
It’s still outside the ideal range but at least it’s moving in the right direction finally.
I couldn’t tolerate iron supplements, or iron enriched water but these tablets go down easily and are clearly having an effect.
A
I've been taking Floradix iron supplements for a couple of months after learning how incredible low my iron was from my doctor. However I really starting to notice an uptake in my energy and mood levels once I introduced these also. Definitely recommend.
C
I have really seen a noticeable difference since taking these, my energy seems more balanced which was the main reason for me taking these as my monthly period was leaving me feeling very fatigued. I have had one full cycle now and have noticed a difference.
I have also added in the Optimised Female too which is also having a huge impact on me.
j
I ordered my item on April 10th, today is May 12th, still no delivery. I've been tracking myself with no email updates, I saw that they item has been returned to the sender. I emailed you goes 2 days ago, waited to hear what happens next?
C
Incredible!! Noticed a difference as soon as I took the capsules.
J
Tried these out as an alternative to iron tablets. Made me feel debilitatingly sick with painful stomach for the two days I took them. I tried again a few days later and had the exact same symptoms. I only took one capsule each time and tried with, before and after food. I didn't change anything else in my diet or supplement regime so had to be these. I contacted Ape Nutrition to ask if it was possible to return for a refund or partial discount as only 3 capsules were taken. They replied to advise no refunds or exchanges were offered on any opened items. Shame as I know lots of other vitamin companies will allow a return if a product doesn't suit or there are adverse effects. So now I have paid a lot of money for something that I cannot use. So based on the horrendous side effects and poor customer service, I absolutely would not recommend.