Amino Acid Chelates
What they are: In the realm of supplements, amino acid chelates are a specific form of nutritive minerals. An amino acid chelated mineral is simply a mineral (like magnesium or iron) that’s been molecularly attached to an amino acid. What’s an amino acid? Amino acids are needed by all living things and are the natural building blocks of protein.
What they do: The functions and benefits of each chelate depends on the specific mineral foundation. Currently, in Honest Health & Wellness products, we use the amino acid chelate forms of magnesium, copper, and molybdenum, which have the following nutritional benefits.
Magnesium – Magnesium is involved in more than 300 essential metabolic reactions including:
- energy production
- biological synthesis of DNA, RNA, proteins, and glutathione, an important antioxidant
- supporting the structure of bone, cell membranes, and chromosomes
- helping transport ions like potassium and calcium across cell membranes, which affect the conduction of nerve impulses, muscle contraction, and normal heart rhythm
- cell signaling and migration
Copper – Copper is a critical functional component of several essential enzymes and is involved in:
- energy production
- formation of connective tissue
- formation of red blood cells
- helping keep the blood vessels, nerves, immune system, and bones healthy
Molybdenum – Molybdenum is an essential trace element for virtually all life forms and we’re still learning about the role it plays in the human body. To date, studies have found it plays a role in:
- DNA and RNA reproduction
- cellular respiration
- maintenance of cell membrane integrity
- metabolism of drugs and toxins
- sequestration of free radicals
Clearly, all three of these minerals are absolutely vital to optimal health!
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