ferrous cysteine glycinate

Ferrous cysteine glycinate is a chelated iron supplement composed of iron (II) complexed with the amino acids glycine and cysteine. It is used primarily as an iron source in dietary supplements and medical foods to treat or prevent iron deficiency and related anemia. The chelation with glycine and cysteine enhances the bioavailability of iron compared to traditional salts. Its mechanism of action involves providing elemental iron for absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, supporting hemoglobin synthesis and correcting or preventing states of low body iron[1][2][3]. Ferrous cysteine glycinate is found in products such as EnBrace HR, EnLyte, and AminoFerr[1][2].

Brand names

EnBrace HREnLyteAminoFerr

Other names

ferrous cysteine glycinate chelateferrous cysteine glycinate (1:2:1)