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Ferrous Fumarate

What is Ferrous Fumarate?

Ferrous Fumarate also known as Iron(II) fumarate is the iron (II) salt of fumaric acid. It is used as an iron supplement for those with iron deficiency. [1]



History

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Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Ferrous Fumarate


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources, Other Natural Sources

Fumaric acid is found in fumitory (Fumaria officinalis), bolete mushrooms (specifically Boletus fomentarius var. pseudo-igniarius), lichen, and Iceland moss. [2]

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Iron (II )Fumerate - Wikipedia
  2. Fumaric acid - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Chelated Ferrous Fumarate
Ferrous Chelate
Ferrous Fumarate Chelate
Ferrous Fumerate
Fumarate
Iron Fumerate

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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