Inovera Forvia is a product that seems to be packed with vitamins and minerals. It is promoted as support for people who are not able to efficiently absorb these vitamins and minerals due to gastrointestinal conditions. The supplement facts of this product certainly caught our attention and we were very impressed, to say the least. So why did we rate it in second place? On closer inspection, there were some issues that we discovered which convinced us that it was just short of our top product.
Inovera offers their product in either a pill form or a chewable tablet. All information here is in reference to the tablet. We were slightly disappointed that we couldn’t find any information on the company itself. For a manufacturer that provides such a detailed list of ingredients for their product, we were surprised that there was seemingly no information on the manufacturer itself.
Is Inovera Forvia Effective?
This formula packs in all the essential vitamins and minerals that IBD sufferers are often deficient in. These include the fat-soluble Vitamins A, D, E and K as well as a good range of B Vitamins. It also includes Calcium and Iron. At a first glance, this is all very impressive, however, when we looked a bit closer, there were some issues with this that bothered us. Firstly, the amount of Iron is relatively high, with 30 mg per daily serving, in a form that isn’t optimal for absorption. This can potentially lead to an irritated stomach and cause abdominal cramps. We also found mixed reviews that stated this product didn’t work, or that the wrong product was received.
We were impressed with the claim that the manufacturer uses all-natural ingredients and the product is manufactured in the USA as well as holds cGMP certification. They also claim to have a satisfaction guarantee, however there is no statement of how long this guarantee is for and when we tried to find more information about returns, we were unable to do so. We also noticed one of the reviews on the site mentioned that the wrong product was delivered, but there was nothing they could do about it because they had already opened the bottle. If the manufacturer did stand by their satisfaction guarantee, this should not have been an issue and the person should have been able to return the product.
Lastly, we were disappointed that with such a comprehensive list of ingredients in the formula, there were no added herbs such as Boswellia or Turmeric, which would help reduce inflammation and boost antioxidant activity. We also couldn’t help but notice that there was no Piperine added to this formula which would help boost absorption for a more effective product.
Is Inovera Forvia Safe?
There are no mentioned side effects of taking this product. As with any new supplement or diet introduced into your daily life, we always advise talking to your healthcare professional about possible contraindications of any pre-existing medical conditions or medications that you are taking. Supplements work differently for everyone and the effects vary between individuals so it is always a good idea to run any health changes with a professional. We will note that the amount of Iron in this formula is relatively high and may cause unwanted side effects such as abdominal pain.
We also noted that the manufacturer makes no mention of third-party testing which would guarantee that the product has been tested by an independent company that verifies the quality and purity of this supplement.
Summary
We found Inovera Forvia to be a very one-dimensional product. While it certainly aims to compensate for the common deficiencies found in IBD patients, there are a lot of crucial ingredients missing and a lack of available information. While we appreciate the motive for wanting to over-compensate, we think with a little redirection this could be a top-notch product. Firstly the amount of Iron seems to be too high and may cause side effects, and secondly, this formula is missing crucial anti-inflammatory components such as Turmeric and Boswellia extract. While the manufacturer claims to have a satisfaction guarantee, we could not find any information on it, and we were unimpressed with the reviews listed on their site. Overall, this product just didn’t quite meet our expectations.
