What is an ion?

An ion is any atom or group of atoms that holds one or more positive or negative electrical charges.  Minerals are found throughout nature, although oftentimes the forms they are found in are not well utilized by the human body.  It is known that in order for our bodies to properly and completely absorb nutrients, they must have an electrical charge in order to penetrate cellular barriers. This cellular barrier, known as the cellular membrane, is the ultimate gatekeeper, deciding exactly what enters and exits the cell.

Ionic minerals are already in a form that is small enough so they can be easily assimilated through the selectively permeable cell membranes. This isn’t true of all minerals, colloidal minerals for example, must first undergo a process of conversion within the body prior to being absorbed, and then only 10% to 30% utilized after the conversion process. The bioavailability of a mineral is influenced by the form in which it is consumed in the diet. Imbalances of any of these ions or certain trace ions in the body can negatively affect the transport of minerals across the cell membranes, leading to dysfunction.

It is clear that maintaining a balance of ionic minerals in the body is essential to our health. Minerals provide much of the basic framework from which health is built and maintained, and ionic mineral supplementation is an obvious choice for people who are interested in being proactive in their health.

That is why we add the Ionic Trace Minerals to every Larry Scott product we make. Why? Because it increases the absorption to 70%. The other brands just become very expensive urine and that’s what makes us unique. So if you want your supplements to really help you, make sure they contain Ionic Trace Minerals. Ours have all 72 minerals know to man in each product.

Bailey Hall, President / CEO
Larry Scott Research Foundation