Ferrous Bisglycinate

A form of Ferrous

What You Get

400mg Ferrous Bisglycinate provides 56.0mg Elemental Ferrous

This form contains 14.0% Elemental Ferrous by weight.

Approximately 14% elemental content

Tier 3 - Low Bioavailability 3 conversion steps

Basic/low bioavailability form. Cheap raw material with poor absorption or high GI distress. Often poorly utilized by the body, requires 3+ conversion steps.

Basic/low bioavailability form. Cheap raw material with poor absorption or high GI distress. Often poorly utilized by the body, requires 3+ conversion steps.

Key characteristics:

sulfate

Active Ingredient Conversions

This form provides the following active ingredients:

Elemental Ferrous

Provides 14.0% Elemental Ferrous (mg)

Approximately 14% elemental content

Description

Ferrous bisglycinate is a form of iron where iron is bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine. This chelation process improves iron absorption and reduces gastrointestinal side effects compared to other iron salts like ferrous sulfate. It is used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia.

Dosage Information

Common Dosage
25-50mg of elemental iron daily.

Other Forms of Ferrous

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