ferric glycerophosphate

Ferric glycerophosphate is an inorganic compound used primarily as a source of iron in nutritional supplements and pharmaceutical preparations. It is a small molecule containing trivalent iron complexed with glycerophosphate. Its main application is to address or prevent iron deficiency by providing bioavailable iron for hemoglobin synthesis and other physiological functions. The mechanism of action involves supplying elemental iron that can be absorbed and utilized in the body for erythropoiesis and cellular metabolism[1][2][8]. Ferric glycerophosphate may be found as an ingredient in multi-mineral liquid supplements or food fortification products[1].

Other names

ferric glyceryl phosphateiron(3+) glycerophosphatediiron tris(glycerophosphate)ferric glycerophosphate [NF]1,2,3-propanetriol, mono(dihydrogen phosphate), iron(3+) salt (3:2)GIVOBIO GPFEFERRIC GLYCEROPHOSPHATE [INCI]FERRIC GLYCEROPHOSPHATE [WHO-DD]IRON GLYCEROPHOSPHATE (FE(O6PC3H8)