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ferrous
(redirected from Ferrous gluconate)

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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
Translations
ferrous [ˈferəs] ADJferroso
ferrous [ˈfɛrəs] adj [metal] → ferreux/euse
ferrous
adjEisen-; ferrous chlorideEisenchlorid nt
ferrous [ˈfɛrəs] adjferroso/a


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com GRAS Ingredients: Calcium citrate, copper gluconate, ferrous fumarate, ferrous gluconate, ferrous lactate, magnesium phosphate dibasic, manganese citrate, manganese sulfate, manganese gluconate, zinc glucoante Kyowa Hakko USA, Inc.
Ferrous gluconate is the best supplement choice, but won't get you back on track as fast as iron from food.
 
 
 
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