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Albion Minerals are patented chelated minerals that bind amino acids to mineral ions through covalent bonds, creating stable complexes that resist breakdown in the digestive tract. This chelation process increases mineral bioavailability by 40-60% compared to inorganic mineral salts through enhanced intestinal absorption.
Reported Benefits (Provisional)
Origin & History
Albion Minerals are a line of chelated minerals designed to improve absorption and bioavailability. They are produced using patented technology that binds minerals to amino acids.
Research Narrative (Provisional)
Numerous studies, including randomized controlled trials, have demonstrated the superior absorption of Albion chelated minerals compared to non-chelated forms.
Preparation & Dosage
Dosage guidance is withheld because the publication gate has not recorded adequate support for this profile.
Nutritional Profile
Albion Minerals is a proprietary chelated mineral line where minerals are bound to amino acid ligands (typically glycine or other amino acids) via covalent bonds, forming true chelates as defined by AAFCO and USP standards. The line includes multiple mineral forms: Ferrochel (ferrous bisglycinate chelate, ~20% elemental iron by weight), magnesium bisglycinate chelate (~16% elemental magnesium), calcium bisglycinate chelate (~21% elemental calcium), zinc bisglycinate chelate (~25% elemental zinc), manganese bisglycinate chelate (~29% elemental manganese), copper bisglycinate chelate (~25% elemental copper), chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate (~12.5% elemental chromium), and selenium glycinate complex (~20% elemental selenium). The chelation process binds each metal ion to two amino acid molecules in a ring structure, resulting in a neutral, lipid-soluble molecule. Bioavailability is notably enhanced: Ferrochel demonstrates up to 4x greater absorption compared to ferrous sulfate in human studies, with less GI irritation; magnesium bisglycinate shows approximately 2x greater bioavailability versus magnesium oxide. The amino acid component (predominantly glycine) contributes negligible caloric or protein value at typical supplemental doses. No significant fiber, fat, or carbohydrate content. These are micronutrient-only compounds with no macronutrient contribution. Absorption mechanism bypasses divalent metal transporter-1 (DMT-1) competition, allowing simultaneous multi-mineral supplementation without inter-mineral absorption interference.
Reported Mechanism (Provisional)
Albion's chelation process creates covalent bonds between amino acids (glycine, methionine) and mineral ions, forming stable ring structures that resist dissociation in stomach acid. These chelated complexes are recognized by amino acid transporters in the small intestine, bypassing competitive mineral absorption pathways. The amino acid carriers facilitate direct transport across intestinal epithelial cells via specific transporter proteins like PepT1 and amino acid transporters.
Clinical Narrative (Provisional)
Multiple bioavailability studies demonstrate Albion chelated minerals achieve 40-60% higher absorption rates compared to inorganic forms. A randomized controlled trial with 60 participants showed iron bisglycinate chelate increased serum ferritin levels 2.3 times more effectively than ferrous sulfate over 8 weeks. Comparative studies on magnesium bisglycinate versus magnesium oxide showed 86% vs 4% bioavailability respectively. However, most studies are manufacturer-sponsored with relatively small sample sizes under 100 participants.
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