ferrous sulfate

Also known as Green Vitriol, ferrous-sulfate is an iron supplement used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron (e.g., for anemia or during pregnancy). Twice the number of ferrous gluconate or ferrous fumarate tablets (other forms of iron for ingestion) is actually required to provide the amount of elemental iron in ferrous sulfate tablets. And for this reason, ferrous sulfate is considered the gold standard iron therapy in many countries, including the UK. As a matter of fact, Iron is needed by the human body to maintain optimal health, particularly for helping to form red blood cells that carry oxygen around the body. A deficiency in iron may indicate that the body cannot produce enough normal red blood cells. This is also known as iron deficiency anemia and can lead to fatigue, breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness, and headache. It is worth noting that constipation is a frequent and uncomfortable side effect associated with the administration of oral iron supplements.