Where Traditional Mineral Sources Come Up Short
Organic Minerals
Trace minerals linked to carbon containing molecules qualify as organic but their performance depends on specific properties.
Inorganic Minerals
These are minerals in their most basic form. While they do have benefits, their overall performance is limited.
Trace Mineral Functions and Important Symptoms
Zinc
Trace Mineral Function
- Protein Synthesis
- Vitamin A Utilization
- Epithelial Tissue Integrity
- Immune System
- Reproduction
Trace Mineral Deficiency
- Abnormal Skin and Hooves
- Bone and Joint Problems
- Poor Wound Healing
- Fertility Problems
Manganese
Trace Mineral Function
- Bone and Cartilage Synthesis
- Enzyme Systems
- Reproduction
- Immune Response
Trace Mineral Deficiency
- Abnormal Bone and Joint Development
- Impaired Ability to Make or Repair Joint Cartilage
- Abnormalities in Skin, Hair and Hooves
- Reproduction Challenges
Copper
Trace Mineral Function
- Collagen Synthesis and Maintenance
- Enzyme Function
- Red Blood Cell Maturation
- Reproduction
- Immune Response
Trace Mineral Deficiency
- Bone and Joint Disease
- Tendon and Ligament Problems
- Poor Coat Color
- Early Embryonic Losses
Cobalt
Trace Mineral Function
- Required by Ruminants for Synthesis of Vitamin B12 by Bacteria in the Gut
- Fiber Digestion by Bacteria
Trace Mineral Deficiency
- Low Vitamin B12 Levels
- Poor Growth
- Low Body Condition
Iron
Trace Mineral Function
- Oxygen Transport in Hemoglobin
Trace Mineral Deficiency
- Anemia Is the Final Stage of Iron Deficiency
- Can Be Caused by Blood Loss
Selenium
Trace Mineral Function
- Component of Glutathione Peroxidase
- Thyroid Hormone Metabolism
- Immune Response
Trace Mineral Deficiency
- Muscle Cramping
- Poor Stress Tolerance
- Impaired Immunity
- Subpar Performance
Chromium
Trace Mineral Function
- Improves Insulin Sensitivity
- Facilitates Insulin and Receptor Interaction
- Reduces Stress via Lowering Cortisol
- Improves Dry Matter Intake in Livestock
Trace Mineral Deficiency
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Elevated Insulin Concentration
- Elevated Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Impaired Growth
- Decreased Fertility