Swanson Albion Chelated Zinc supports the immune system, promotes prostate health and is essential to good vision. Our capsules contain 30 mg of Albion amino acid chelated zinc. For more information on Albion products, see www.albionminerals.com. What Makes Chelated Mineral Glycinates So Superior? First we need to understand the process. is the result of minerals becoming chemically bound to amino acids in a very specific manner. occurs during the digestive process to facilitate transport of minerals across the intestinal wall so that they may be utilized throughout the body. Amino acids are not the only "chelators" available, but they are ideal for minerals. The body is very efficient at absorbing individual amino acids, and Albion has identified the amino acid glycine as the preferred molecule for creating organic chelated minerals. Glycine is readily identified and absorbed across the intestinal wall, and Albion's glycinate chelates are actually small enough to transport right into the cells themselves!