Chromium (III) alpha amino acid complexes
AssigneeZinpro Corporation
InventorsMahmoud M. Abdel-Monem, Michael D. Anderson
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Abstract
Chromium (III) 1:3 complexes of alpha amino acids such as methionine are used as animal nutritional supplements. The chromium ion is complexed with three Methionine molecules to form the coordination complex anion [CR(met)3+]. The complex is easily absorbed to provide a bioavailable source for methionine, chromium and for nutritional supplementation of animals.
Claims14
A chromium complex of the formula:
- wherein “R” is an organic moiety normally present in a natural amino acid and “X” is a water soluble anion.
A nutritional composition of enhanced bioavailability for livestock, comprising a chromium complex of the formula:
- in combination with an animal nutrition carrier.
A nutritional composition of enhanced bioavailability for livestock, comprising a chromium complex of the formula:
- wherein “R” is an organic moiety normally present in a natural amino acid and “X” is a water soluble anion, all in a liquid form carrier.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.