Advanced mineral nutrition! Twelve-mineral blend formulated with exclusive chelation process for optimum absorption. . What is Vitacost Chelated Multi-Mineral - Albion Glycinate Chelates and Complexes? Vitacost Chelated Multi-Mineral - Albion Glycinate Chelates and Complexes features a blend of 12 highly bioavailable chelated minerals plus a proprietary blend of ginger root, black pepper (Piper nigrum), digestive enzymes and prebiotics to further enhance absorption. Chelated minerals are minerals that have been chemically bound to another molecule (typically an amino acid) to form a complex. Chelation naturally occurs during digestion, after stomach acid and enzymes break down protein into amino acids. Amino acids bind to minerals, assisting their transport through the intestinal walls. Unfortunately, the body is not efficient at producing chelated minerals. So, Albion developed an exclusive technology that mimics the bodys natural chelation process, producing readily absorbable organic chelated minerals in supplement form. Glycine, an easily identified and efficiently absorbed amino acid, is the chelator (binding agent) most commonly used in Albion formulations. Albion chelated minerals are:. Produced in laboratories under carefully controlled conditions, utilizing an advanced, patented chelation process. Nutritionally functional with an ultimate glycine-to-mineral molar ratio. Clinically researched and chemically validated with TRAACS (The Real Amino Acid Chelate System) Guaranteed pure and stable. How does Vitacost Chelated Multi-Mineral - Albion Glycinate Chelates and Complexes support health? Minerals are required for normal growth and maintenance of the body. Supplies 12 minerals in chelate form, including calcium, iron, phosphorus, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, potassium and molybdenum. Supplies trace minerals vanadium and boron in chelate form. Provides 100% or more of the Daily Value for zinc, selenium and iodine. Includes digestive enzymes: amylase, lipase, protease, lactase and cellulase. Includes NutraFlora prebiotics. Why choose Vitacost Chelated Multi-Mineral - Albion Glycinate Chelates and Complexes? Combines12 minerals in one convenient formula. Features Albion chelated minerals for optimal absorption. Includes a proprietary absorption-support nutrient blend. Contains 60 servings per bottle. Better value than similar products on the market. About Vitacost Vitacost nutritional products are manufactured to high standards of quality, efficacy and safety. Each Vitacost product meets or exceeds the standards and requirements set forth in the FDAs Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR, 111) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP). *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.