Ferric Citrate

A form of Ferric

What You Get

400mg Ferric Citrate provides 64.0mg Elemental Ferric

This form contains 16.0% Elemental Ferric by weight.

Approximately 16% elemental content

Tier 2 - Moderate Bioavailability 1 conversion step

Moderate bioavailability form. Reliable form that works well but requires 1-2 step conversions by the body. Good balance of cost and effectiveness.

Moderate bioavailability form. Reliable form that works well but requires 1-2 step conversions by the body. Good balance of cost and effectiveness.

Key characteristics:

citrate

Active Ingredient Conversions

This form provides the following active ingredients:

Elemental Ferric

Provides 16.0% Elemental Ferric (mg)

Approximately 16% elemental content

Description

Ferric Citrate is an iron salt of citric acid, used as a source of iron. It is often used to treat iron deficiency anemia, especially in patients with chronic kidney disease. It offers better bioavailability compared to some other iron salts and is generally well-tolerated. Its effectiveness and safety have been demonstrated in clinical trials, making it a common choice for iron supplementation.

Dosage Information

Common Dosage
210 mg (iron) daily, divided into multiple doses.