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elemin® (Senonian Trace Minerals — VDF FutureCeuticals)

Evidence Level
Preliminary
0 Clinical Trials
3 Documented Benefits
1/5 Evidence Score

elemin® is a plant-based trace-mineral complex from VDF FutureCeuticals, cold-water extracted from an ancient peat deposit and, per the maker, supplying over 70 small-particle, water-soluble trace minerals. It is used to add a broad spectrum of naturally sourced trace minerals to supplements, foods, and beverages. No human studies of elemin have been published in PubMed.

Studied Dose No clinical dose has been established for elemin; follow the amount stated on the finished product label.
Active Compound Plant-based complex of over 70 water-soluble trace minerals from an ancient (Senonian) peat deposit. A 2014 conference analysis co-authored by a FutureCeuticals scientist measured aluminum, mainly as aluminum sulfate, at about 2.4 to 2.7% of the powder by weight.

Benefits

Trace minerals used by antioxidant enzymes (untested for elemin)

elemin supplies a broad spectrum of trace elements. Selenium, zinc, copper, manganese and iron are built into the body's antioxidant enzymes, but no study has measured whether elemin changes mineral status or antioxidant activity in people, and not every element in the complex is an essential nutrient.

Foundational nutrition

Essential trace minerals act as cofactors in energy metabolism and tissue maintenance. These are broad nutritional roles of minerals, not effects measured for elemin, which has no published human trials.

Clean-label source

elemin is a naturally sourced, water-soluble way to add trace minerals to products. Its self-affirmed GRAS status is a food-safety conclusion by an expert panel, not evidence that it produces any health benefit.

Mechanism of action

1

Enzyme cofactors

Many trace minerals serve as cofactors that enzymes need to drive metabolism, antioxidant defense, and tissue maintenance.

2

Broad micronutrient profile

elemin supplies many elements in a water-soluble form. How well people absorb them has not been measured, and not every element in the complex is an essential nutrient.

Clinical trials

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

No human tolerance studies of elemin are published; an expert panel judged it safe for use in beverages, bars and supplements (self-affirmed GRAS).
Excessive intake of some trace minerals can be harmful; follow label directions. elemin contains aluminum, so people with kidney disease should ask a doctor before use.
Discontinue if any unusual reaction occurs.

Important Drug interactions

No drug-interaction studies of elemin have been published.
Minerals can affect absorption of some drugs (e.g., fluoroquinolone antibiotics); separate dosing if advised.
Tell your doctor if you have a mineral-related health condition.

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Frequently asked questions about elemin® (Senonian Trace Minerals — VDF FutureCeuticals)

What is elemin?

elemin® is a plant-based trace-mineral complex from VDF FutureCeuticals, cold-water extracted from an ancient peat deposit and, per the maker, supplying over 70 small-particle, water-soluble trace minerals. It is used to add a broad spectrum of naturally sourced trace minerals to supplements, foods, and beverages.

What is elemin used for?

elemin is researched primarily for Antioxidant. elemin supplies a broad spectrum of trace elements. Selenium, zinc, copper, manganese and iron are built into the body's antioxidant enzymes, but no study has measured whether elemin changes mineral status or antioxidant activity in people,…

What is the recommended dosage of elemin?

No clinical dose has been established for elemin; follow the amount stated on the finished product label. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is elemin safe, and does it have side effects?

Side effects and cautions reported for elemin include: No human tolerance studies of elemin are published; an expert panel judged it safe for use in beverages, bars and supplements (self-affirmed GRAS). Excessive intake of some trace minerals can be harmful; follow label directions. It may also interact with some medications. elemin is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Does elemin interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: No drug-interaction studies of elemin have been published. Minerals can affect absorption of some drugs (e.g., fluoroquinolone antibiotics); separate dosing if advised. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for elemin?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for elemin as Preliminary (1 out of 5). It is backed by 5 cited references summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(5 citations)

Evidence ratings on NutraSmarts are based on the totality of human clinical research, with emphasis on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. The references below directly support claims made throughout this page.

  1. Andreini C, Bertini I, Cavallaro G, Holliday GL, Thornton JM. Metal ions in biological catalysis: from enzyme databases to general principles. J Biol Inorg Chem. 2008;13(8):1205-18..PubMedUsed to support: Database analysis showing that metal ions such as magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, cobalt, molybdenum, copper and nickel perform catalytic roles in many enzymes; general class evidence for mineral cofactor roles, did not test elemin.
  2. Zoroddu MA, Aaseth J, Crisponi G, Medici S, Peana M, Nurchi VM. The essential metals for humans: a brief overview. J Inorg Biochem. 2019;195:120-129..PubMedUsed to support: Review stating that humans need about 20 essential elements, including 10 metals (Na, K, Mg, Ca, Fe, Mn, Co, Cu, Zn, Mo), and that the body also contains metals it does not need; class evidence, did not test elemin.
  3. Wołonciej M, Milewska E, Roszkowska-Jakimiec W. Trace elements as an activator of antioxidant enzymes. Postepy Hig Med Dosw (Online). 2016;70:1483-1498..PubMedUsed to support: Review describing selenium (glutathione peroxidase), manganese, copper and zinc (superoxide dismutases) and iron (catalase) as components of antioxidant enzymes; class evidence, did not test elemin.
  4. Coulson JM, Hughes BW. Dose-response relationships in aluminium toxicity in humans. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2022;60(4):415-428..PubMedUsed to support: Systematic review of 179 human cases of aluminium exposure; toxic exposure caused neurotoxicity and bone disease, especially in people with chronic kidney disease; did not test elemin.
  5. Pitman SK, Hoang UTP, Wi CH, Alsheikh M, Hiner DA, Percival KM. Revisiting Oral Fluoroquinolone and Multivalent Cation Drug-Drug Interactions: Are They Still Relevant? Antibiotics (Basel). 2019;8(3):108..PubMedUsed to support: Review showing that oral preparations containing multivalent cations chelate fluoroquinolones in the gut and can markedly reduce their absorption; class evidence, did not test elemin.