Product Description:

Basic Minerals, brought to you by Douglas Laboratories, is a comprehensive mineral and trace element formula designed to support optimal health. This powerful supplement contains patented mineral amino acid chelates sourced from Albion Laboratories, renowned for their high quality and excellent absorption rates. In addition to these chelates, Basic Minerals also includes other well-tolerated and easily absorbable mineral forms.

One of the key benefits of Basic Minerals is that it is iron-free, making it an ideal choice for individuals who are concerned about excessive iron intake but still want to supplement their diet with a full range of other essential minerals and trace elements. With Basic Minerals, you can ensure your body has all the necessary building blocks for optimal health without worrying about iron overload.

Each mineral in Basic Minerals serves a vital role in maintaining various bodily functions. For example, calcium is integral for strong bones, while magnesium plays a crucial role in energy metabolism as well as supporting the heart, skeletal muscles, and nervous system. Iodine is essential for synthesizing thyroxin, the thyroid hormone responsible for regulating metabolic rate. Zinc is important for growth, immune system function, protein synthesis, antioxidant mechanisms, and wound healing.

Selenium is an essential cofactor of glutathione peroxidase, a potent antioxidant, while copper regulates iron metabolism and activates superoxide dismutase, a powerful endogenous antioxidant. Manganese is crucial for antioxidant systems, bone growth, fat metabolism, and protein, nucleic acid, and cartilage synthesis. Chromium is required for normal blood sugar and lipid metabolism, acting as an integral part of glucose tolerance factor (GTF). Meanwhile, molybdenum is involved in copper and iron transport, nucleic acid synthesis, and sulfur metabolism.

Basic Minerals also includes potassium, which plays a role in maintaining normal muscle tone, nerve function, and enzyme activities. Vanadium is active in lipid and glucose metabolism, while boron is involved in steroid hormone metabolism, cell membrane stability, and bone health.

Basic Minerals is indicated for anyone looking to supplement their diet with a comprehensive assortment of minerals and trace elements. Individuals who already take a Douglas Laboratories multiple vitamin-mineral-trace element supplement typically do not require additional minerals, as Basic Minerals provides a complete array of these essential nutrients.

Please note that consuming this product may expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, please visit www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food.