Just like vitamins, minerals are micronutrients needed by the body to perform properly. Pets use minerals for many different jobs, including growth, muscle development, and heart function. This makes minerals an essential component in your pet’s diet.
There are two types of minerals: major or macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals are essential to build muscles, bones, and nerve cells. They also act as essential electrolytes needed to regulate the acidity of the blood and the amount of water in the body. Some examples of macrominerals are Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Magnesium.
Trace minerals, on the other hand, are necessary for certain hormones that help regulate the body. Unlike macro minerals, trace minerals are needed only in small amounts. Examples of trace minerals are Copper, Manganese, Zinc, and Iodine.
But did you know that some minerals, such as Magnesium, Zinc, and Iron, are not easily absorbable in their inorganic form? These minerals are essential in energy production and immune system function. To help make sure that pets absorb nutrients properly, minerals are bonded with amino acids or hydrolyzed proteins- a process called chelation.
What does chelate mean
Chelate means chemically bonding one substance to another. Chelation usually happens between minerals and amino acids. “When you chelate a mineral, two things happen. One, you make them more water-soluble, and number two, you will make them more absorbable,” said Dr. Jean Paul Ly, DMV.
Chelated vs non-chelated minerals
Chelated Minerals are more easily absorbed during digestion than non-chelated minerals.
Chelated Minerals have a stronger bond than non-chelated minerals, making them more stable as they pass through our pet’s stomach. This stability allows nutrient absorption. In the case of non-chelated minerals, they tend to dissociate and bind with other elements in the gut, resulting in food being excreted without being used.
Chelated Minerals are specially designed to improve nutrient absorption. Better nutrient absorption means that our pets’ bodies can function properly and fight off diseases. Addiction recognizes the advantages of using Chelated Minerals in pet food. That is why every bag is enriched with these high-performing minerals so that your pets can absorb the most out of every meal.
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