1
: of, relating to, or containing iron
2
: being or containing iron usually with a valence of three
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Common types include ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, ferric citrate, and ferric sulfate.2
Research shows that ferrous iron is absorbed better than ferric iron.
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
Ferrous iron is believed to be absorbed better than ferric iron.5
Beware of signs of an allergic reaction: Although rare, some people may be allergic to iron supplements.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
There are also ferric citrate and ferric sulfate forms, but they are not absorbed as easily as other forms of iron.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
Iron is naturally found in two main forms: ferrous iron and ferric iron.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
Here, vitamin C acts as a reducing agent, converting ferric iron (Fe3+) into ferrous iron (Fe2+), which is more easily absorbed by our bodies.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
When consumed together with non-heme sources of iron, such as spinach or lentils, ascorbic acid transforms ferric iron salts into ferrous bisglycinate – a more absorbable form of iron.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
Bluing Liquid Bluing liquid (which contains Prussian blue, or ferric ferrocyanide, and water combined) helps keep whites sparkling white.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
There are also different types of iron, including ferrous sulfate, ferric glycinate, iron bisglycinate and more.
—Good Housekeeping, 18 July 2023
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Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
Ferrous iron is believed to be absorbed better than ferric iron.5
Beware of signs of an allergic reaction: Although rare, some people may be allergic to iron supplements.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
There are also ferric citrate and ferric sulfate forms, but they are not absorbed as easily as other forms of iron.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
Iron is naturally found in two main forms: ferrous iron and ferric iron.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
Here, vitamin C acts as a reducing agent, converting ferric iron (Fe3+) into ferrous iron (Fe2+), which is more easily absorbed by our bodies.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
When consumed together with non-heme sources of iron, such as spinach or lentils, ascorbic acid transforms ferric iron salts into ferrous bisglycinate – a more absorbable form of iron.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Aug. 2023
Bluing Liquid Bluing liquid (which contains Prussian blue, or ferric ferrocyanide, and water combined) helps keep whites sparkling white.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
There are also different types of iron, including ferrous sulfate, ferric glycinate, iron bisglycinate and more.
—Good Housekeeping, 18 July 2023
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“Ferric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferric. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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ferric
adjective
fer·ric
ˈfer-ik 
: of, relating to, or containing iron
Medical Definition
ferric
adjective
fer·ric
ˈfer-ik
1
: of, relating to, or containing iron
2
: being or containing iron usually with a valence of three
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