Minerals in Many Forms Carlson offers minerals in forms to fit the whole family, including gummies, chewables, tablets, and easy-to-swallow soft gels. Major and Trace Minerals There are two types of minerals: major and trace. Our bodies need large amounts of major minerals and small amounts of trace. Mineral health benefits Mineral benefits are body-wide. They support everything from brain, bone, skin, heart, blood, immune, digestive, and muscle health. Chelated Minerals Carlson offers a wide selection of chelated minerals. A chelated mineral is one that means the mineral is attached to an amino acid to allow for better absorption. Carlson began in Chicago in 1965 as one woman’s mission to improve the health of her family by creating nutritional supplements with high-quality ingredients. Susan Carlson’s father suffered from heart issues but found relief after taking vitamin E. Inspired by this discovery and her background as a pharmacist, Susan created one of the first full lines of vitamin E worldwide, and the product line continued growing to meet the health needs of local families. Carlson began popping up on store shelves around Chicago, and the wave continued across the nation. Today, the commitment to helping families live a healthier lifestyle continues, as the next generation of the Carlson family leads the company. Carlson now offers more than 200 vitamins, minerals, omega-3s, kid’s products, and other high-quality nutritional supplements. At Carlson, our family cares about the health of your family.