Serum iron curves were determined in two groups of iron deficient patients after oral administration of iron protein succinylate or ferritin. The two preparations induced a significant increase of serum iron from 30 mm after administration of a dose corresponding to 80 mg Fe3+. The increase induced by iron protein succinylate was more prolonged than that of ferritin.
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