Chelated minerals quality has become a benchmark for premium nutritional formulations, but this standard did not happen overnight. Decades of scientific work helped define what chelation means, why it matters, and how it supports ingredient performance. In the Voices of Science series, The Pioneer of Chelates, Dr. Jonathan Bortz shares the story behind Albion® Minerals and its leadership in amino acid chelated minerals.
How Did Chelated Minerals Become a Quality Standard?
Chelated minerals were developed to improve how minerals behave in nutritional applications. Dr. Bortz explains that early research focused on binding minerals to amino acids in a way that supports stability and consistency. Over time, this scientific approach helped establish chelation as a marker of quality rather than just a formulation choice.
A Legacy of Chelation Leadership
Albion® Minerals continues to be recognized as The Original chelated mineral, grounded in decades of research and scientific leadership. This legacy supports today’s premium nutrition products and helps brands tell a more credible, science-backed story.
Watch the latest Voices of Science video to learn more about Albion® Minerals and discover how chelated minerals quality is defined by science.
Learn more about Albion® Minerals and how they are The Original chelated mineral.
