Iron (Fe) – An Essential Trace Mineral
Iron is an essential trace mineral in the human diet. Dietary iron deficiency is the most common form of malnutrition worldwide and the leading cause of anemia, affecting approximately 25% of the global population.
Even before progressing to iron‑deficiency anemia, low iron levels can negatively impact overall health.
Iron is vital for:
- Hemoglobin production – the oxygen‑carrying protein in red blood cells
- Myoglobin synthesis – supports oxygen storage in muscles
- Energy production – involved in the formation of L‑carnitine and aconitase
- DNA synthesis – essential for genetic material formation
- Brain development and cognitive function
- Immune system performance
- Collagen production
- Neurotransmitter synthesis including serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine
Iron supplements are widely used for the prevention and treatment of iron‑deficiency anemia. Iron may also contribute to immune support, cognitive performance, and overall vitality.
Iron Fort Capsule
Many individuals experience gastrointestinal discomfort when taking iron supplements.
Iron Fort Duodenal Capsules are formulated with enteric‑coated pellets to minimize gastrointestinal side effects.
Enteric‑coated capsules:
- Are resistant to stomach acid
- Do not dissolve in the acidic environment of the stomach
- Release iron in the alkaline environment of the duodenum
- Improve tolerability by reducing gastric irritation
Composition (Per Capsule)
- 100 mg elemental iron(as Ferrous Glycine Sulfate)
Advantages of Ferrous Glycine Sulfate
- Enhanced absorption
- Reduced interaction with other minerals
- Fewer gastrointestinal side effects compared to many conventional iron salts
Indications
- Helps meet the body’s daily iron requirements
- Prevention of iron‑deficiency anemia
- Women of reproductive age
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Children and adolescents during growth periods
- Post‑surgery or after acute/chronic blood loss
- Athletes and vegetarians
- Individuals with low‑iron diets
- Hair loss associated with iron deficiency









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