Minerals

Why the form of a mineral matters

The cheapest mineral salts are the ones most supermarket products use, and they are not the ones we reach for. Magnesium 3X combines magnesium bisglycinate, taurate and L-threonate — 130 mg, 60 mg and 20 mg of elemental magnesium per capsule — with fulvic acid, because different forms of magnesium suit different needs.

Our liquid magnesium uses citrate and malate with fulvic acid: 150 mg of magnesium in a single 5 mL cap, diluted in water and taken with meals. Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function, normal functioning of the nervous system and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

• Magnesium 3X — bisglycinate, taurate and L-threonate, 60 capsules.
• Liquid Magnesium Complex — citrate and malate, 150 mg per 5 mL.
• Selen Pro — 150 mcg of selenium from L-selenocysteine and L-selenomethionine.
• Iodine Complex — 150–300 mcg of iodine per daily serving, from kelp and diiodotyrosine.

Elemental amounts, printed on the label

A common way mineral labels mislead is by quoting the weight of the compound instead of the mineral inside it. Every Alovit mineral panel lists the amount of the element itself, per capsule or per millilitre, so you can compare products honestly.

Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to normal thyroid function and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress; iodine contributes to normal thyroid function and to normal cognitive function.

Practical notes

Take capsule minerals with meals as directed. Keep magnesium a couple of hours away from antibiotics such as tetracyclines and quinolones, which compete for the same absorption pathways.

Iodine preparations are not suitable for everyone, and several of our formulas are not intended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Check the cautions on the product page and consult a physician before use.