Swanson Albion Magnesium Glycinate

Magnesium is one of the most abundant elements in the universe... and in the human body. It is essential to all the cells in your body and the activity of more than 300 enzymes. For all these essential functions--and specifically for healthy muscles, nerves and bones--try Swanson Albion Chelated Magnesium. Each capsule contains 133 mg of Albion amino acid chelated magnesium. It features magnesium glycinate chelate. For more information on Albion products, see Albion's website . What Makes Chelated Mineral Glycinates So Superior? First we need to understand the chelation process. Chelation is the result of minerals becoming chemically bound to amino acids in a very specific manner. Chelation occurs during the digestive process to facilitate transport of minerals across the intestinal wall so that they may be utilized throughout the body. Amino acids are not the only chelators available, but they are ideal for minerals. The body is very efficient at absorbing individual amino acids, and Albion has identified the amino acid glycine as the preferred molecule for creating organic chelated minerals. Glycine is readily identified and absorbed across the intestinal wall, and Albion's glycinate chelates are actually small enough to transport right into the cells themselves!