Market Challenges And Opportunities

Market Challenges and Opportunities

Increasing prevalence of anemia and thalassemia is expected to boost growth of the global ferrous fumarate market. Anemia is a condition characterized by lack of red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body tissues. Women in the childbearing years are highly vulnerable to anemia and iron-deficiency. Ferrous fumarate tablets can be consumed orally and are easy to swallow. These tablets can be crushed or chewed as they are almost tasteless. It acts as an iron supplement to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron.

However, there are many restrictions in use of ferrous fumarate. Ferrous fumarate is not recommended to those suffering from liver or kidney disease and porphyria. Consuming ferrous fumarate is also associated with some side effects such as constipation, black stool, stomach pain, abdominal bloating, flatulence, and abdominal pain.

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