Mastering Nutrient Absorption: How Chelation Complements Enzymatic Action

Enzymes (nature's catalysts) can play a role in breaking down specific nutrients. Each enzyme is tailored for a particular task, so that your body can efficiently process food. But what about the minerals? How does your body absorb them effectively?

Here's the sad truth.

Well, needless to say, minerals are essential nutrients your body requires for overall health and wellness. It's often thought that a proper diet can supply the necessary minerals for the body.*

However, with aggressive modern farming practices, many minerals have been stripped from the soil.

These intensive methods prioritize rapid crop turnover and high yields, often at the expense of the soil's health. As a result, essential minerals that plants naturally absorb from the earth are being depleted.

Over time, repeated planting, use of chemical fertilizers, and lack of crop rotation have led to less fertile and mineral-rich soil. This not only affects the nutritional value of the crops grown but also has broader implications for the ecosystem.

Chelated minerals: a cut above the rest.

Many may struggle to absorb all the nutrients they need from diet alone. Due to mineral-deficient foods, various conditions, or genetic factors, your body may be unable to absorb certain nutrients. Not in an effective manner, anyway.*^1,2,3

That's why, for our HCF® nootropics, we opted for a unique process called ‘chelation’ to complement and support enzymatic action.* 

Chelated minerals are not your average minerals. Bound to organic molecules (amino acids), chelated minerals may enhance absorption. How? It's all in the bond.*

In nature, minerals are inorganic. Think of them as lone wanderers, free of carbon. But when these wanderers meet amino acid molecules, magic happens. They form amino acid chelates. This union, known as 'chelation,' ensures the mineral is shielded, protected, and ready for absorption.*

Your body is very efficient at absorbing individual amino acids. So, when a mineral is attached to an amino acid, they both get absorbed together. In fact, some studies indicate a difference in how our gut processes amino acid chelates compared to regular minerals.*^4,5

And the cool part? When the chelate gets to our gut wall, it's still the same as when you ingested it. No need to break it down first because it's just the right size.*

Don't be fooled by chelate claims: it's all about bioavailability.*

But, as with most nutrients, there's a catch. The bioavailability of chelates might differ based on their composition. Some are more bioavailable than others. The secret? The ligand.*⁶

This organic molecule, which binds to the mineral, plays a pivotal role. It transforms the once inorganic mineral into an organic superstar, ready to be absorbed and utilized.*

Take Glycine, for example. It's a small amino acid. When it binds to a mineral, it forms a stable chelate. Stable and tiny. Perfect for absorption.*

Head-scratching science? Here's a simple visualization: Imagine the fuel filter of your vehicle's engine. This filter allows fuel to flow while preventing big particles from entering the engine.

→ A similar concept applies to how minerals are absorbed from the intestine into the bloodstream. Big particles struggle to move through the intestinal barrier, while the smaller ones can pass unchanged.* 

HCF® uses chelated minerals, formulated using a patented technology for improved absorption. The secret lies in molecule sizes that are small enough for smooth passage through the intestinal barrier.*

Our chelates are designed to mimic those the body could naturally form, aiming for enhanced bioavailability.*