A closer look at chelation

Nutritional science rarely strays into the realms of physical chemistry. When we look at effective mineral supply, however, a good knowledge of the physical interaction between transition metals and their ligands can help us to design the perfect supply for fine-tuning animal productions and health. Much has been made of the positive responses seen when minerals are supplied as chelates, both in terms of health and productivity. While the inorganic forms of many transition metals have been con