Are Ferrous Ascorbate and Iron the Same? A Complete Comparison
                                
                                
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                                Over one-third of the global population suffers from anemia, often caused by iron deficiency. While iron is an essential mineral, ferrous ascorbate and iron are not the same; the former is a compound designed to enhance the absorption of the latter.