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| *What are minerals ? As simple as it may seem, this question is the first step in examining the role of minerals in nutrition. Webster describes minerals as a solid, crystalline substance (diamond copper, quartz, etc.) not of animal or vegetable origin. Important in this definition is the indication that their origin is not from animal or vegetable source. Minerals for nutritional purpose cannot be synthesized by the body. They must be utilized as natural elements from nature. *Why are minerals important ? The following table shows various systems in the body which utilize minerals. Research is showing that imbalances or deficiencies in mineral nutrition can affect these systems. Immune System...............................................Cu, Zn, Fe, Se Energy Production.................................................Mg, P, Mn Hormone System.................................Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, Mg, K Vitamin Production............................................................Co Blood Production.........................................................Cu, Fe Enzyme System...........................Zn, Cu, Mn, Mg, Fe, Ca, Mo Skeletal System.....................................Ca, Mg, Zn, Mn, B, P Reproduction.........................................P, Cu, K, Mn, Zn, Mg *Are there antagonisms between minerals that affect nutrition responses ? Yes! Looking at the mineral wheel, wherever a mineral has an arrow pointing to another mineral, interference exists. This is caused by an imbalance of one mineral in relation to the other. The antagonism can cause problemswith mineral utilization.The key here is mineral balance. Not only are the levels of individual minerals important but the ratio of minerals to one another can affect final utilization. *What is BIOAVAILABILITY and why is it important ? One good definition of Bioavailability is the amount of a nutrient ingested that is absorbed and thus available to the body for metabolic use. Bioavailabilty is important because all nutritional intake must be available to various body systems for growth, maintenance of body tissues, reproduction and other performance factors. No matter how high the nutrient levels or how well formulated the product, if it is not available then money and effort has been wasted. *What are CHELATED MINERALS ? When minerals such as zinc, manganese, magnesium, copper, iron, calcium, and others become surrounded by and bonded to amino acids, in a stable form, this is referred to as CHELATION. Chelation is a natural means for the body to transport minerals across the intestinal wall as part of digestion. *Why are minerals bound to amino acids to form a chelate ? The body is very efficient at absorbing amino acids. In a priority list of nutritional substance crossing the intestinal wall, after digestion, Dipeptides (two amino acids linked together through a special bond) and single amino acids rank highly. In fact dipeptides now appear to absorbed at a Higher rate than a single amino acid. This an apparent by- product of their special active transport mechanism of absorption. It has been seen that dipeptides are removed from the interior of the intestine at a much faster rate than single amino acids. Chelating minerals to amino acids, in a dipeptides-like fashion, allows this mineral form to be smuggled via this special active transport system across the intestinal lining and into the system. |
*Why is it important for the mineral to have
a stable bond to the amino acids ?
Simply mixing inorganic minerals with amino acids in a liquid or dry
mixture does not fall into the category of a true amino acid chelate.
This simple ionic and hydrogen bonding of minerals to amino acids
does not produce a stable product. Special processing must be
preformed to create a stable (covalent) bond which is important for
greater bioavailability. Albion Lab. Has patented processes to assure this
bond formed.
Amino Acid Chelate Molecule
There are many products on the market which are reported to be
chelates. Some are only complex mixtures of minerals and proteins not
fitting into the definition of a true amino acid chelates. These lose
integrity during digestion, becoming unstable and compromising
availability.
*What makes Albion chelates so affective ?
a. Size: Picture in your mind the fuel filter on the car engine. The filter
allows fuel to pass through but holds back large particles from entering
the engine. This idea applies to the absorption of minerals from the
intestine to the blood stream.
Large particles cannot easily pass through the intestinal wall. Many
mineral products on the market have molecular weights too large to be
absorbed intact.
Through patented technology, Albion has been able to
produce chelated minerals with molecular weights small enough to pass
easily through the intestinal wall. The results is a compound similar to
that which the body itself produces by natural chelation.
b. Stability: The Albion chelation process guarantees pH stability of this
unique mineral molecule. Stability is maintained throughout the entire
pH range encounter during the digestion process. This assures maximum
presence of intact mineral chelate for absorption via the special
dipeptide-like absorption process.
The body cannot utilize traditional mineral compounds in
their natural state. Zinc sulfate, iron sulfate, or any sulfate, oxide or
carbonate must be broken apart and restructured to allow it to be
transported through the intestinal wall.
A similar situation exists with some reported chelates or complexed
mineral products. Not properly stabilized, they break apart, exposing the
raw, ionized mineral.
It is after digestion when other mineral forms have their mineral payload
cleaved from their carriers. In this situation, these minerals become
charged ions, and their absorb ability comes into jeopardy. These
charged free minerals are known to block the absorption of one another,
or to combine with other dietary factors to form compound that are
unabsorbable. Only Albion chelates are manufactured according to
specific patented technology that maintains the bioavailable stability of
these nutritionally functional mineral amino acid chelates.
c. Neutrality: The process of chelation results in the final mineral
compound becoming neutral, i.e., containing no electrical charge. Why
is this important ? Mineral compounds that have electrical charges can
interact with other dietary compounds, such as phytates and other
oppositely charged molecules, and form substances that are not
absorbable. In addition, mineral compounds that have an electrical
charge are reactive, and as such they can deactivate other important
nutrient factors, such as: vitamin E, ascorbic acid, various B-vitamins, as
well as important medications.
*Why are Albion chelated minerals better ?
Only Albion Laboratories has developed the ability to closely duplicate
the natural chelation process which occurs in the body. Essentially,
Albion has the ability to turn inorganic rocks (mineral sources) into small
organic molecules. This makes them highly bioavilable and therefore
more effective. It is a reliable means of providing mineral nutrition.
Over the years, numerous clinical studies have been preformed by
leading university and independent researchers that have demonstrated
the superior bioavailibility of the unique chelates formed via Albion’s
patented processes. Only Albion Laboratories has been able to
demonstrate that its patented technology produces totally reacted,
nutritionally functional mineral amino acids chelates.
Albion has accumulated documentation from over 40 years of research
and development, on its way to over 50 patents. This documentation
comes from intense analytical work, and well designed clinical studies.
Albion can prove it!
a stable bond to the amino acids ?
Simply mixing inorganic minerals with amino acids in a liquid or dry
mixture does not fall into the category of a true amino acid chelate.
This simple ionic and hydrogen bonding of minerals to amino acids
does not produce a stable product. Special processing must be
preformed to create a stable (covalent) bond which is important for
greater bioavailability. Albion Lab. Has patented processes to assure this
bond formed.
Amino Acid Chelate Molecule
There are many products on the market which are reported to be
chelates. Some are only complex mixtures of minerals and proteins not
fitting into the definition of a true amino acid chelates. These lose
integrity during digestion, becoming unstable and compromising
availability.
*What makes Albion chelates so affective ?
a. Size: Picture in your mind the fuel filter on the car engine. The filter
allows fuel to pass through but holds back large particles from entering
the engine. This idea applies to the absorption of minerals from the
intestine to the blood stream.
Large particles cannot easily pass through the intestinal wall. Many
mineral products on the market have molecular weights too large to be
absorbed intact.
Through patented technology, Albion has been able to
produce chelated minerals with molecular weights small enough to pass
easily through the intestinal wall. The results is a compound similar to
that which the body itself produces by natural chelation.
b. Stability: The Albion chelation process guarantees pH stability of this
unique mineral molecule. Stability is maintained throughout the entire
pH range encounter during the digestion process. This assures maximum
presence of intact mineral chelate for absorption via the special
dipeptide-like absorption process.
The body cannot utilize traditional mineral compounds in
their natural state. Zinc sulfate, iron sulfate, or any sulfate, oxide or
carbonate must be broken apart and restructured to allow it to be
transported through the intestinal wall.
A similar situation exists with some reported chelates or complexed
mineral products. Not properly stabilized, they break apart, exposing the
raw, ionized mineral.
It is after digestion when other mineral forms have their mineral payload
cleaved from their carriers. In this situation, these minerals become
charged ions, and their absorb ability comes into jeopardy. These
charged free minerals are known to block the absorption of one another,
or to combine with other dietary factors to form compound that are
unabsorbable. Only Albion chelates are manufactured according to
specific patented technology that maintains the bioavailable stability of
these nutritionally functional mineral amino acid chelates.
c. Neutrality: The process of chelation results in the final mineral
compound becoming neutral, i.e., containing no electrical charge. Why
is this important ? Mineral compounds that have electrical charges can
interact with other dietary compounds, such as phytates and other
oppositely charged molecules, and form substances that are not
absorbable. In addition, mineral compounds that have an electrical
charge are reactive, and as such they can deactivate other important
nutrient factors, such as: vitamin E, ascorbic acid, various B-vitamins, as
well as important medications.
*Why are Albion chelated minerals better ?
Only Albion Laboratories has developed the ability to closely duplicate
the natural chelation process which occurs in the body. Essentially,
Albion has the ability to turn inorganic rocks (mineral sources) into small
organic molecules. This makes them highly bioavilable and therefore
more effective. It is a reliable means of providing mineral nutrition.
Over the years, numerous clinical studies have been preformed by
leading university and independent researchers that have demonstrated
the superior bioavailibility of the unique chelates formed via Albion’s
patented processes. Only Albion Laboratories has been able to
demonstrate that its patented technology produces totally reacted,
nutritionally functional mineral amino acids chelates.
Albion has accumulated documentation from over 40 years of research
and development, on its way to over 50 patents. This documentation
comes from intense analytical work, and well designed clinical studies.
Albion can prove it!
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Containing
Albion® MAAC®
Albion® MAAC®
VITAMINS & MINERALS
A nutritional source of amino acid chelated minerals resulting from the reaction of a metal ion with amino acids.
A nutritional source of amino acid chelated minerals resulting from the reaction of a metal ion with amino acids.
*Why use MAC VITA-MIN ?
Ask yourself, is my horse or horses having any of these problems
with: nervous and unmanageable; plagued with various disorders or
disease; hoof condition; hair coat; energy; growth rate; joints;
breeding; etc.
The solution to these problems and many more may be as simple as a
change in diet.
A balance of minerals is necessary in a horse’s diet to ensure good
health. Albion’s extensive work in vital mineral nutrition and unmatched
discoveries in the field of chelation have provided the key that has
unlocked the barriers to mineral absorption, thus permitting the
minerals for the first time to more completely perform their essential
role in nutrition.
Only true amino acid chelates as described
will give you your money’s worth.
Don’t be fooled by imitations!!
Ask yourself, is my horse or horses having any of these problems
with: nervous and unmanageable; plagued with various disorders or
disease; hoof condition; hair coat; energy; growth rate; joints;
breeding; etc.
The solution to these problems and many more may be as simple as a
change in diet.
A balance of minerals is necessary in a horse’s diet to ensure good
health. Albion’s extensive work in vital mineral nutrition and unmatched
discoveries in the field of chelation have provided the key that has
unlocked the barriers to mineral absorption, thus permitting the
minerals for the first time to more completely perform their essential
role in nutrition.
Only true amino acid chelates as described
will give you your money’s worth.
Don’t be fooled by imitations!!
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