fumarate

noun

fu·​ma·​rate ˈfyü-mə-ˌrāt How to pronounce fumarate (audio)
: a salt or ester of fumaric acid

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Fusion Lifestyle Iron Soft Chews provide you with 45 milligrams (250% Daily Value) of iron in the ferrous fumarate form, plus vitamin C to enhance absorption. Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024 People in these high-risk groups can prevent HIV infection with Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), a PrEP medication approved by the FDA in 2012 as a daily pill. Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 29 July 2024 Other forms of iron, like ferrous sulfate and ferrous fumarate, are not as gentle and may cause stomach issues for some. Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024 Truvada contains tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), whereas the newer Descovy contains tenofovir alafenamide (TAF). New Atlas, 15 July 2024 This formula includes: ● Capsimax powder ● Chromium picolinate ● Caffeine ● Nopal ● L-carnitine fumarate Read on below to learn about the impact that each of these ingredients has on the body. Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024 For example, ferrous sulfate contains only 20% elemental iron, whereas ferrous fumarate contains 33%. Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024 Ferrous fumarate: This is an iron salt that may cause GI upset. Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024 Factors to Consider When Selecting an Iron Supplement When choosing an iron supplement for pregnancy, several factors should be taken into consideration: Type of Iron: Look for supplements that contain elemental iron in forms such as ferrous fumarate or ferrous sulfate. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fumarate was in 1864

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Medical Definition

fumarate

noun
fu·​ma·​rate -ˌrāt How to pronounce fumarate (audio)
: a salt or ester of fumaric acid

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