Super Mineral Complex With Krebs Cycle Carriers (VL#684) is a great product! But I am often asked "What is a Krebs Cycle Carrier?" Some of you may be familiar with this process, but if you're not, here's "Krebs Cycle 101."

The Krebs Cycle is also known as the "Citric Acid Cycle" or Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle." It contains carriers that are intermediates and keep the process going continually. As you can see, this complex series of events takes place in eight steps. Super Mineral Complex includes calcium, magnesium, and potassium that are complexed with the sources citrate, malate, fumarate, succinate, and alpha-ketoglutarate which are "Krebs Cycle Carriers" also known as carboxylic acids. These multi-carboxylic acids are able to function as excellent chelating agents. The calcium and magnesium in this product are considered to be "chelated." This is different from an amino acid chelate in that it is chelated to an organic "acid" instead of an amino "acid."

The Krebs cycle is an oxygen-requiring (aerobic) metabolic process and is the central meeting ground where fat, carbohydrate, and protein meet for the final breakdown before being converted into stored energy the body can use, called ATP (adenosine triphosphate). In other words it represents the joining of these three macro nutrients into one common energy producing pathway that is responsible for extracting energy from food. These reactions take place inside the mitochondria in every cell in the body. The mitochondria is considered the "powerhouse" of every cell because ATP is generated here. The importance of this cycle, as the center of energy production, is confirmed by the estimation that over 90% of energy released from food occurs here. It was discovered by a German biochemist, Sir Hans Krebs. He was a co-winner of a Nobel prize in 1953.

By complexing minerals to Krebs Cycle carriers, Super Mineral Complex provides readily bioavailable forms of these minerals as well as carriers which the body recognizes and knows how to process. The main physical and chemical features that contribute to the functionality of the Krebs minerals are: 1) A wide range of solubility characteristics (ideal for those with stomachs that produce inadequate hydrochloric acid). Any customer that feels calcium citrate is the best source for them and is looking for a multi-mineral product, this product is highly recommended! 2) Relatively small molecular size (amino acid chelates tend to be larger) 3) Excellent chelating agents. These mineral complexes are completely utilized in the biological process. The combination of these properties provides the enhanced bioavailability.

Other highly bioavailable sources of this high-tech formula include: 1) Chromium from both chromium polynicotinate (ChromeMate) & picolinate. 2) Selenium from selenomethionine. 3) Trace of boron from a natural marine organic base. 4) Zinc from monomethionine (OptiZinc) and zinc histidinate. The calcium and magnesium ratio is 2:1. The iron content is moderate at 10 mg per day. Note: This product is suitable for vegetarians, however, possibly not "vegans" since food glaze is used for coating the tablet.

How many tablets does it take to meet the label claim? Six is the correct answer! I would recommend either taking 3 tablets twice a day or 2 tablets three times per day. Either way a person will increase the amount absorbed and utilized compared to a "one-a-day" multiple mineral.

Super Mineral Complex provides the latest technology in mineral delivery for optimum absorption and utilization. Each mineral is provided as a unique blend of bioactive sources such a Krebs Cycle Carriers (including non-amino acid chelating agents), ascorbates, glycinates and other superior organic mineral carriers. Minerals can irritate the gut, therefore it is always recommended to take with food. However, because these are fully reacted minerals, they should be less irritating, especially for those with sensitive stomachs.