ferrous sulfate
A sulfate salt of mineral iron formulated for oral administration and
used as a dietary supplement, ferrous sulfate is absorbed in the
stomach and small intestine and combines with apoferritin to form
ferritin, which is stored in the liver, spleen, red bone marrow, and
intestinal mucosa. Important in transport of oxygen by hemoglobin to
the tissues, iron is also found in myoglobin, transferrin, and
ferritin, and is a component of many enzymes such as catalase,
peroxidase, and cytochromes.
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