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Ferrous Gluconate

Also Known As : Iron Gluconate, E 579, INS 579
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Vegetarian

Usage Tips

  1. It is used as a food supplement.

Common names and forms

  1. Color retention Agent (INS 579)
  2. Colour Retention Agent (E579)
  3. Stabilizer (E 579)

Description

Ferrous gluconate is an iron supplement. It is an iron salt of gluconic acid which is a black compound and has a faint odour of burnt sugar.

Health benefits

  • Ferrous gluconate is beneficial to treat low iron levels in the body.(1)

Note

Ferrous gluconate can cause diarrhea, constipation and stomach discomfort.(2)

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-4359/ferrous-gluconate-oral/details

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