Sucrosomial iron

Sucrosomial iron is an advanced oral iron supplement formulation that encapsulates ferric pyrophosphate within a protective phospholipid (mainly sunflower lecithin) bilayer and a sucrester (sucrose ester–based) matrix (the “sucrosome”). This encapsulation shields iron from gastric acids and digestive disturbances, allowing for enhanced absorption along the entire gastrointestinal tract—including through M cells and paracellular pathways—largely bypassing traditional iron transporter-mediated mechanisms. Its efficient absorption and reduced local irritation minimize gastrointestinal side effects common to conventional oral iron, making it especially useful for populations such as those with chronic gastrointestinal intolerance, post-bariatric surgery, pregnancy, and chronic kidney disease

Other names

Sucrosomial® IronSucrosome-encapsulated ferric pyrophosphateSI

Enhanced oral uptake of iron (ferric pyrophosphate) via protection in a phospholipid and sucrester matrix (the “sucrosome”), allowing absorption through both paracellular and transcellular pathways, largely independent of conventional iron transporters and gastric pH