Definition of "chelated" [chelated]

• Bound with one or more chelates (adjective)
• Simple past tense and past participle of chelate. (verb)

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• "It can be then absorbed into your bloodstream for bodily processes, although not as efficiently as iron compounds such as ferrous fumarate, iron sulfate, "chelated" iron/amino acid compounds, or colloidal iron found naturally in plants/non-processed foods."
• "For this reason, many supplement manufacturers have produced dietary supplements containing zinc in what is referred to as "chelated" form."
• "It's an inexpensive fix; take "chelated" minerals or drink green food supplements that contain marine-derived compounds."