Basic Minerals – 180 capsules

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Basic Minerals, from Douglas Laboratories, is a comprehensive mineral/trace element formula. Basic Minerals contains patented mineral amino acid chelates from Albion Laboratories and other welltolerated and highly absorbable mineral forms. Basic Minerals is iron-free, making it an appropriate choice for those concerned about getting too much iron but who want to supplement with a full-spectrum of other minerals and trace elements. FUNCTIONS Minerals play a variety of essential roles throughout the body. Some of the primary roles of each mineral include:
• Calcium is a principal mineral constituent of bones and is thus essential for strong bones.
• Magnesium is involved in energy metabolism, and is notably important in the heart, skeletal muscles, and nervous system.
• Iodine is necessary for the synthesis of thyroxin, the thyroid hormone that regulates the body’s 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.
• Copper regulates iron metabolism and activates superoxide dismutase, a powerful endogenous antioxidant.
• Manganese is essential for antioxidant systems in the body, bone growth, fat metabolism, and protein, nucleic acid, and cartilage synthesis.
• Chromium is required for normal blood sugar and lipid metabolism; it is an integral component of glucose tolerance factor (GTF).
• Molybdenum is involved in copper and iron transport, nucleic acid synthesis, and sulfur metabolism.
• Potassium is involved in normal muscle tone, nerve function, and many enzymes.
• Vanadium is active in lipid and glucose metabolism.
• Boron is involved in steroid hormone metabolism, cell membrane stability, and bone health.

INDICATIONS Basic Minerals may be used by individuals who want to supplement with a complete array of minerals and trace elements. Individuals who already take a Douglas Laboratories multiple vitamin-mineral-trace element supplement do not generally need additional minerals

Servings Per Container: 30

As a dietary supplement, adults take 6 capsules daily or as directed by physician.

Serving Size: 6 capsules

Amount Per Serving
Calcium ...400mg
(as calcium citrate)
Iodine ..150mcg
(from kelp) 
Magnesium ...400mg
(as magnesium aspartate and magnesium amino acid chelate**)
Zinc …20mg
(as zinc amino acid chelate**)
Selenium …200mcg
(as selenium amino acid complex)
Copper …2mg
(as copper amino acid chelate**)
Manganese ...20mg
(as manganese amino acid chelate**)
Chromium ...200mcg
(as chromium polynicotinate)
Molybdenum ...150mcg
(as molybdenum amino acid chelate**)
Potassium …99mg
(as potassium chloride)
Vanadium …39mcg*
(as vanadyl sulfate)
Boron …2mg*
(as boron aspartate-citrate)

Other ingredients: Cellulose, gelatin (capsule), v egetable stearate and silica.

Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store in a cool, dry place.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease