Ferrous Sulfate

A form of Ferrous

What You Get

400mg Ferrous Sulfate provides 80.0mg Elemental Ferrous

This form contains 20.0% Elemental Ferrous by weight.

Approximately 20% 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 20.0% Elemental Ferrous (mg)

Approximately 20% elemental content

Description

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.

Dosage Information

Common Dosage
325mg once or twice daily

Other Forms of Ferrous

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