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ferrous
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fer·rous  (frs)
adj.
Of or containing iron, especially with valence 2 or a valence lower than in a corresponding ferric compound.
ferrous [ˈfɛrəs]
adj
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) of or containing iron in the divalent state; designating an iron(II) compound
[from ferri- + -ous]
ferrous  (frs)
Containing iron, especially iron with a valence of 2. Compare ferric.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.ferrous - of or relating to or containing iron
ferric
Translations
ferrous [ˈferəs] ADJ → ferroso
ferrous [ˈfɛrəs] adj [metal] → ferreux/euse
ferrous
adj → Eisen-; ferrous chloride → Eisenchlorid nt
ferrous [ˈfɛrəs] adj → ferroso/a
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However, the results of many studies, including a large (n=427) randomised controlled trial, found that gastro-intestinal side effects associated with iron supplementation did not differ between women supplemented daily with 20, 40, 60 or 80 mg elemental iron in the form of ferrous fumarate (Milman, Byg, Bergholt & Erikson, 2006).
Iron supplementation--is it necessary for healthy pregnancy? by Elias, Sandra / New Zealand College of Midwives Journal
Other forms of iron supplements, such as ferrous fumarate, ferrous gluconate, haem iron concentrate and iron glycine amino acid chelate are readily absorbed and less likely to cause side effects.
Mineral formulations: exploring the trends and issues in the mineral ... by Zboraj, Marian / Nutraceuticals World
The "granddaddy" of iron supplements, ferrous sulfate, seems to be more of a troublemaker than the later organic "grandchildren," such as ferrous fumarate.
Protecting the circulatory system by Zimmerman, Philip W. / Nutrition Health Review
 
 
 
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