| abstract |
The present invention relates to a nutritional supplement, and particularly, to an oral nutritional supplement which contains an iron fortificant comprising a ferric pyrophosphate chelate. The nutritional supplement can also include vitamins, non-ferrous minerals, and other ingredients. The nutritional supplement is useful for providing iron to animals, and is intended to be used, for example, to administer iron to animals and humans, including individuals afflicted with anemia of chronic disease, pregnant women, women anticipating pregnancy, and lactating women. The compositions and methods can also be used to administer iron together with one or more vitamins or non-ferrous minerals to men, women, children or infants, as well as to animals. |