What is Ascorbic Acid Iron Polysaccharide?
Ascorbic acid is found in citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Ascorbic acid is important for the skin and connective tissues, for normal chemical and hormonal production, and for the immune system. Iron polysaccharide is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood. Ascorbic acid is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiency. Iron polysaccharide is used as a dietary supplement, and to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia. Ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
