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D.Yu. Tsvetkov, A.I. Petrova, N.V. Lakina, V.Yu. Doluda, A.I. Sidorov
The main advantage of copper methionate is its higher bioavailability compared to inorganic copper salts such as copper sulfate or copper oxide. This means that the body can absorb and use more copper from methionate, making it more effective. The chelated form protects copper from binding to absorption inhibitors in the intestine, providing better absorption. It is added to feed for various farm animals, including pigs, birds, cattle and even fish, to ensure an adequate supply of copper. Copper is important for a variety of physiological processes in animals. Chelation is the process of combining a trace element ion with an organic molecule (chelator), which protects it from destruction in the gastrointestinal tract and promotes its efficient transport through cell membranes. Due to this feature, chelated minerals are absorbed by the body much better, which allows you to achieve the desired effect when using smaller doses. Moreover, they interact better with other nutrients inside the cell, providing a synergistic effect and increasing the efficiency of the entire metabolic process. The analysis of copper methionate has a multifaceted significance in science and practice. It helps to understand the biological functions of copper, develop new treatment methods, and optimize agricultural practices. In this work, the copper methionate chelate complex was analyzed by X-ray fluorescence analysis and its effectiveness for metal analysis in the chelate complex was revealed.
copper methionate, chelation, X-ray fluorescence analysis, chelate complex.