About Ferrous
Ferrous sulfate is an inorganic iron salt used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia. It provides iron, an essential component of hemoglobin, myoglobin, and various enzymes. It is commonly available as a hydrated salt with varying amounts of water molecules.
Key Information
Compare All Forms
Compare different forms of Ferrous by bioavailability, conversion rates, and active ingredient content:
| Form | Tier | Steps |
Elemental Ferrous (mg) |
Bioavailability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrous Bisglycinate | Tier 3 | 3 |
14.0%
(400mg = 56mg) |
Basic/low bioavailability form. Cheap raw material with poor absorption or high GI distress. Often poorly utilized by the body, requires 3+ conversion steps. | View → |
| Ferrous Gluconate | Tier 3 | 3 |
11.0%
(400mg = 44mg) |
Basic/low bioavailability form. Cheap raw material with poor absorption or high GI distress. Often poorly utilized by the body, requires 3+ conversion steps. | View → |
| Ferrous Sulfate | Tier 3 | 3 |
20.0%
(400mg = 80mg) |
Basic/low bioavailability form. Cheap raw material with poor absorption or high GI distress. Often poorly utilized by the body, requires 3+ conversion steps. | View → |