Ferrous Ascorbate: Side Effects of Ferrous Ascorbate

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Ferrous ascorbate has better absorption profile with less side effects (though elemental iron supplied to the body is comparatively less).Ferrous ascorbate provides better absorption. Though generally iron drops are prescribed after 6 months, they might be necessary in very few cases suffering from very low hemoglobin levels at a earlier stage. Ascorbic acid reduces ferric iron to ferrous iron which remains soluble even at neutral pH. It is used in range of nutraceutical & health care preparations like liquid, capsule & tablet etc. it is fine, free flowing, slightly hygroscopic spray dried, dark purple colored water soluble powder.

Ferrous Ascorbate, or citrovorum factor, has been on the market since the early 1950s, and is considered generally recognized as safe and effective for the treatment of folic acid deficiency. Folic acid works closely with vitamin B12 to produce red blood cells; is vital to proper cell division, prevents damage to cellular DNA and supports healthy colon and cervix functions. Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) supplements can be used in the treatment of disorders associated with Ferrous Ascorbate deficiency, and may also be part of the recommended treatment for certain menstrual problems and leg ulcers; used in feed additive, food additive, pharmaceutical.