Solid composition comprising iron for use in iron deficient conditions
AssigneeAlesco S.R.L.
InventorsAndrea Lacorte, Germano Tarantino
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Abstract
An iron-based composition is described. The composition can be used in conditions of total or relative iron deficiency. In particular, a solid composition is described, preferably in the form of powder or granules, for use in the treatment of disorders or diseases related to or derived from an iron deficiency. The composition is suitable for pediatric subjects, adolescents, athletes, men, women, pregnant women and elderly. Finally, a process for preparing the solid composition is also described.
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A solid composition comprising an iron (Ill) salt, said iron (Ill) salt being ferric pyrophosphate in an amount from 30% to 70% by weight, sucrose esters or sucresters E473, wherein said sucrose esters or sucresters E473 are in an amount from 10% to 30% by weight, and a non-hydrolyzed lecithin wherein said lecithin is in an amount from 0.1% to 1.5% by weight.
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