Minerals are essential to the body's function. They work as co-factors and are vital to the structure of the bones, teeth, nails, organs and to the functioning of all systems of the body. Chelate is derived from the Greek word for claw, chele. When a mineral is chelated it is clawed or attached with an organic material such as the amino acids from protein.
Minerals can be difficult for the body to properly absorb.
Amino Acid Chelation's development rose from the need to improve the absorption and efficacy of mineral supplements. When a mineral is not in the form found in natural foods, Amino Acid Chelation provides minerals in a structure that enhances assimilation. For over 25 years Essentials by Megafood has been a leader in providing the most natural, bio-available and effective foodbased nutritional supplements. Essentials was the first company, in 1973, to recognize the importance of food in the delivery of nutrients.