What Are Norland Healthway Calcium Iron Zinc Capsules?
Norland Healthway Calcium Iron Zinc Capsules are soft capsules supplying calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin D3, taken as one capsule twice daily. Each bottle holds 60 capsules of 1.0g — a 30-day supply at the label dose — and carries NAFDAC registration number A7-2901.
It is a combined mineral supplement rather than a broad multivitamin: four nutrients, each in a declared amount, for adults who want everyday nutritional support for bones, energy and immune function. This is a food supplement, not a medicine. It is intended to support general health and wellbeing.
- Pack: 60 capsules, 1.0g each, 60g net content
- Dose: 1 capsule twice daily — 30 days per bottle
- NAFDAC number: A7-2901
- Contains: soybean oil, soybean lecithin, beeswax and gelatin
What Does Each Capsule Contain?
The label declares every active nutrient per capsule, so the daily amounts are exact rather than estimated. Two capsules supply just under half the reference intake for calcium, roughly three-quarters for iron and about two-thirds for zinc.
| Nutrient | Per capsule | Per daily dose (2 capsules) | Calculated % UK/EU NRV per daily dose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 186.1mg | 372.2mg | 46.5% |
| Iron | 5.4mg | 10.8mg | 77.1% |
| Zinc | 3.2mg | 6.4mg | 64.0% |
| Vitamin D3 | 1.04µg | 2.08µg | 41.6% |
The daily dose provides 2.08µg of vitamin D3. This is not a high-dose vitamin D supplement.
What Are the Benefits of Calcium, Iron and Zinc Capsules?
Calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin D each have a recognised role in the body, and the amounts declared on this label are meaningful rather than token. At those amounts the following apply:
- Calcium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth
- Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium
- Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin, and to normal oxygen transport
- Zinc and iron both contribute to the normal function of the immune system
- Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Calcium contributes to normal muscle function and neurotransmission
Results vary between individuals. Supplements are intended to support a healthy diet and lifestyle, not to replace them.
Can You Take Calcium, Iron and Zinc Together?
Yes — all three are combined in a single capsule here. Calcium may affect iron absorption, and NHS guidance on ferrous sulfate notes that calcium can reduce its effect, advising anyone taking supplements containing iron, calcium, magnesium or zinc to tell a pharmacist or doctor. If you take prescribed iron, or medicines that interact with minerals, ask a doctor or pharmacist about suitable timing. The label also advises against taking this product alongside similar nutrient supplements.
How Do You Take Norland Healthway Calcium Iron Zinc Capsules?
Take one capsule twice daily, following the label, swallowed whole with water. Ask a pharmacist about timing if you use prescription medicines. Sixty capsules last 30 days, and the label warns against exceeding the recommended amount.
What Is In It, and Does It Contain Allergens?
The full printed ingredient list is: calcium carbonate, ferrous gluconate, zinc gluconate, cholecalciferol, beeswax, soybean lecithin, hydrogenated palm oil, soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin and purified water. The first four are the active nutrients — cholecalciferol is the chemical name for vitamin D3. The rest make up the soft capsule and its oil base.
Buyers with allergies or dietary requirements should note the following before ordering:
- Soy: the formula contains soybean oil and soybean lecithin. The label does not state whether the oil is fully refined, so anyone with a soy allergy should seek advice from a healthcare professional or avoid it.
- Bee-derived: beeswax is listed as an ingredient.
- Gelatin: the capsule shell is gelatin. The animal source is not printed and there is no halal, kosher, vegetarian or vegan marking, so this product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, and buyers needing halal or kosher assurance should treat the source as unconfirmed.
Who Is It For, and Who Should Avoid It?
The label states the product is suitable for people aged 11 to 50 who need to supplement calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin D. It separately names male teenagers aged 11 to 14, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and infants as unsuitable. Those two statements overlap, so the label should not be read as clearing anyone in the 11 to 14 age range. Recs-Medix supplies this product for adults aged 18 and over.
Note also that the label’s stated suitability stops at age 50, so older adults should ask a healthcare professional whether this is the right product for them.
Check with a doctor or pharmacist first if you take prescription medication, take another supplement containing calcium, iron or zinc, have a condition affecting iron levels, or have a known allergy to any ingredient above. Keep iron-containing supplements well out of reach of children. This supplement is not intended to treat osteoporosis, anaemia, arthritis, fertility problems or any other medical condition.
Storage, Authenticity and Delivery
Store at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, with the cap closed tightly and out of reach of children. Shelf life is 24 months; check the printed expiry date on arrival. You will receive one sealed bottle of 60 capsules in its original packaging — dark bottle, gold cap, the NORLAND HEALTHWAY name and Ca/Fe/Zn mark on the front, and NAFDAC number A7-2901, barcode and batch details on the side panel.
Ordering from Recs-Medix gives you same-day delivery where available in Lagos and Abuja, nationwide delivery in roughly one to three business days, payment on delivery within Nigeria, and DHL Express shipping to the USA, UK, Canada, the EU and Australia in three to five business days. Browse the full Norland Products range, or everything we stock for immune system support and general wellness.
If this combination is not the right fit, compare the Longrich Chewable Calcium Iron and Zinc Tablets for a chewable format, Greenlife Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc for calcium and zinc without added iron, or Green World Compound Marrow Powder as a drink alternative.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ingredients does it contain?
Calcium carbonate, ferrous gluconate, zinc gluconate and cholecalciferol as the active nutrients, in a soft capsule made from beeswax, soybean lecithin, hydrogenated palm oil, soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin and purified water.
How should it be taken?
One capsule twice daily, swallowed whole with water, as printed on the label. Do not exceed the recommended amount.
How long does one bottle last?
Thirty days. Each bottle holds 60 capsules and the label dose is one capsule twice daily, which works out at exactly one month per bottle.
Does it contain soya?
Yes. Both soybean oil and soybean lecithin are listed on the label. The label does not state whether the oil is fully refined, so anyone with a soy allergy should seek advice from a healthcare professional or avoid the product.
Is it vegetarian, vegan or halal?
It is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, because the capsule shell is gelatin and beeswax is also listed. The gelatin source is not printed on the pack and there is no halal or kosher marking, so buyers who need that assurance should treat the source as unconfirmed.
Can pregnant or breastfeeding women take it?
No. The label names pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers as unsuitable, so it should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Pregnant women needing calcium or iron should speak to their doctor or midwife.
Do you deliver internationally?
Yes. We ship by DHL Express to the USA, UK, Canada, the EU and Australia, typically arriving in three to five business days. Within Nigeria, same-day delivery is available in Lagos and Abuja, with payment on delivery.
This statement has not been evaluated by National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.
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