Showing posts with label enteric coated. Show all posts
Showing posts with label enteric coated. Show all posts

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Dr KK Answers: Should I take enteric or sustained release tablets of iron?


Iron is not absorbed in the stomach and is absorbed best from the small intestine (duodenum and proximal jejunum). Enteric coated or sustained release capsules, which release iron further down in the intestinal tract, are much less efficient sources of iron.