Humic Shale Trace Minerals
NOW® Colloidal Minerals is a unique source of highly absorbable, water-soluble minerals derived from prehistoric plant deposits in Utah. Each 1 ounce serving contains trace levels of many major and trace minerals. These colloidal minerals were created ages ago when they became incorporated into the living plants, fruits and vegetables of that era. These trace elements helped to form the luscious vegetarian which contributed to the vibrant life which flourished on this planet.
The following minerals occur naturally in humic shale:
Boron, Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Silver, Sodium, Sulfur, Zinc
Aluminum is the most abundant element in the earth's crust and is naturally present in humic shale. The naturally occurring aluminum content in this product has been reduced to a safe level, less than 1 mg per serving. This is less than 5% of the daily aluminum content in the typical American diet and 90% less than other colloidal mineral products tested.
This product has been carefully water processed and then screened with a proprietary micron-filtered process to remove harmful levels of all major heavy metals. Contains less than 1 ppm of arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.