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Is Ferrous Glycinate vegan?

Ferrous Glycinate

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Ferrous Glycinate is the ferrous salt of glycine, an iron(II) amino acid complex used as a dietary supplement and food fortification ingredient, often marketed under the trademark Ferrochel.

Also known as Ferrochel, Iron Glycinate, λ²-iron(2+) ion bis(2-aminoacetate)
INCI name Ferrous Glycinate
CAS number 20150-34-9
EC number 606-444-7
CosIng ID 96134
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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