| abstract |
It is found out that a siderophore-Fe(III) ion chelate complex has a high absorbability in vivo, significantly elevates blood hemoglobin level, blood iron level and iron storage level in the liver when absorbed in vivo, and yet exerts no undesirable effect on biological functions. Based on these findings, it is intended to provide an iron supplement, a preventive or a remedy for iron-deficient anemia, a food additive and a food composition each containing siderophore and Fe(III) ion preferably in the form of a chelate complex. |