Oral Administration of Ferrous Sulfate, but not of Iron Polymaltose or Sodium Iron Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (NaFeEDTA), Results in a Substantial Increase of Non-Transferrin-Bound Iron in Healthy Iron-Adequate Men

Abstract

Administration of two iron compounds of proven bioavailability, but with complex absorption characteristics, is associated with a negligible NTBI response, potentially mitigating the safety concerns associated with iron supplementation in malarial areas.