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Iron is a widely present metallic element in biological systems, and iron deficiency increases the absorption of 2-valent metals, including harmful metals (lead and cadmium). Iron is found in all living organisms on Earth, but not in high levels in plants and animals. A good source of iron is animal liver, animal whole blood, animal meat, etc. You can also take iron supplements to prevent iron deficiency.
Ferrous Gluconate, theoretical iron content 11.6%, grayish yellow or light yellow-green crystalline powder, with a slight smell of burnt sugar, easily soluble in water, room temperature solubility of about 8g/100mL.