FAQ About AbSolu Mineral Chelates

What are amino acid chelated minerals?

Why are amino acid chelated minerals superior to common inorganic minerals?

I understand that the absorption rate of inorganic minerals is much lower than that of chelated minerals. Can I increase absorption by raising dosage of inorganic minerals?

How do you compare Elixir Industry's AbSolu™ Mineral Chelates to competitors' products?

Is there any easy way that I can see whether your chelates are better than your competitors' products?

There are many types of amino acids. Why do you choose L-Aspartic acid to form the chelates?

What are amino acid chelated minerals?

Amino acid chelated minerals, also referred to as chelated minerals or mineral chelates, are minerals that have been chemically engineered to become more bioavailable to your body. Amino acids act as carriers to ship the much-needed minerals to the destination (the small intestine) where consumption takes place.

During the production process a single metal ion is bound (chelated) to multiple amino acid molecules. The proprietary technology of achieving this structure is patented and was jointly developed by Elixir Industry and the Chinese National Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry.

Elixir Industry has tested many self-claimed "mineral chelates" available on the market today and found most of them are merely mixtures of amino acids and inorganic minerals.

To protect you against potential fraud we recommend that you always request molecular formula and always consult with experts for sample testing.

Why are amino acid chelated minerals superior to common inorganic minerals?

In contrast to the high-tech nature of chelated minerals, common inorganic minerals that are used in majority of vitamin and mineral supplements today are minerals that are easily found in nature or in the earth, in the forms of rock or limestone.

Mineral chelates and common inorganic minerals are not considered in the same league of nutrition school.

First of all, chelated minerals are substantially more bioavailable than common inorganic minerals. For mineral to be absorbed by your body, it has to be soluble in the luminal fluid of the small intestine. The pH of the small intestinal fluid below the duodenum is 7.0-7.2. Most inorganic minerals will form insoluble hydroxides and become nonabsorbable at this pH. Chelated minerals, on the other hand, are well shielded by amino acids, and will not precipitate to cause absorption problems.

Secondly, using chelated minerals also prevents gastrointestinal (G.I.) distress. As mentioned above inorganic minerals can cause magma precipitation. This precipitation can coat the mucous membrane, resulting in diarrhea and constipation. Chelated minerals, however, do not form magma precipitation, and using them will not cause stomach disorders.

In addition chelated minerals are kept intact from many compounds regularly found in foodstuffs. Those compounds that commonly exist in foods, such as carbonates, phosphates, oxalates and phytates, oftentimes attach themselves to inorganic minerals to form insoluble precipitates. These precipitates will further reduce the absorption of minerals in the small intestine.

Finally chelated minerals help protect vitamin stability. Inorganic metal ions may serve as a catalyst to further the oxidation and degradation of vitamins. Chelated minerals, on the other hand, are well shielded by bonded organic ligands. They will not come in contact with vitamin molecules; thus, the vitamins will be protected from oxidation and degradation. And since magma precipitation is prevented, chelated minerals will not absorb vitamins and cause them to become nonabsorbable - problems that common inorganic mineral are known to cause.

I understand that the absorption rate of inorganic minerals is much lower than that of chelated minerals. Can I increase absorption by raising dosage of inorganic minerals?

You could. But as a result there will be more inorganic minerals precipitated in the small intestine, and the excess amount of magma precipitation will cause G.I. tract distress such as diarrhea or constipation. The precipitate can also absorb crucial vitamins as it is excreted, thus depriving the body of essential vitamin. Therefore, increasing the amount of common inorganic minerals would actually be detrimental.

How do you compare Elixir Industry's AbSolu™ Mineral Chelates to competitors' products?

AbSolu™ Mineral Chelates are chelates of L-Aspartic Acid and one of the minerals such as calcium, magnesium and zinc. They are chemically synthesized by proprietary technology developed by Elixir Industry.

Most of our competitors' products contain two or more crystalline water in their molecules. Theoretically those products should not be referred to as "chelates" and the bonding (if indeed exists) of amino acid molecules to mineral ions is vulnerable. Our products are anhydrous chelates of two L-Aspartic Acid molecules and a single metal ion. The technology of achieving this structure is patented and was jointly developed by Elixir Industry and the Chinese National Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry.

Our products are 100% pure with no additives. The strong bonds of L-Aspartic Acid ligands to the mineral allow AbSolu™ Mineral Chelates to be completely soluble over a wide range of pH values. We guarantee that our chelated minerals are soluble in the small intestine for absorption and subsequent bio-utilization.

AbSolu™ Mineral Chelates are fine-grained and can be used directly in most granulation formulations and tableting applications. No need for rework or regranulations. Our products are compatible with most nutritional additives commonly used in formulations and tableting applications.

Is there any easy way that I can see whether your chelates are better than your competitors' products?

Yes. Please ask us for step-by-step instructions on how to conduct an experiment proving how AbSolu™ Mineral Chelates are superior to our competitors' products.

There are many types of amino acids. Why do you choose L-Aspartic acids to form the chelates?

Yes there are different types of amino acids. Nutrition scientists at Elixir Industry and its affiliates selected L-Aspartic acid based on many additional benefits that come with it.

L-Aspartic Acid plays a vital role in energy production and is a major excitatory neurotransmitter. It is involved in building DNA (genetic structures in cells), in carbohydrate metabolism & protein metabolism. It helps detoxify ammonia in the body, helps reduce fatigue and depression, and it also supports liver protection.