Is a patented iron in the form of iron amino acid chelate, providing 18 mg of elemental iron (100% of rda). unlike common forms of supplemental iron, this form of iron carries no electrical charge, making it easier to absorb 95 % with no mineral-mineral interaction. because marinal is a neutral,1. proper and regular intake 2. maximum iron absorption 3. correct iron deficiency anemia a. increasing hb level by 2-4 gm/month b. protect rbcs from peroxidation 4. increase rbcs count by 1 million/month 5. increase plasma ferritin level by 140%