Ormus Minerals

Ormus Minerals are a class of supplements purported to contain “monatomic” or “m‑state” elements—most commonly gold, silver, and other transition metals—in a highly reduced, non‑metallic form. They are marketed as a source of ultra‑trace minerals intended to support cellular function and overall vitality.

Ormus Minerals consist of monatomic (m‑state) metals that are highly reduced, non‑metallic clusters. The predominant species are Au⁰, Ag⁰, and Cu⁰ in a nano‑cluster form (0.5–2 nm). There is no single molecular formula; instead, they are described by a general representation:

[M]⁰ₙ (M = Au, Ag, Cu; n ≈ 10–100)

These clusters possess a zero‑valent electron configuration (e.g., Au⁰) and are stabilized by a thin organic ligand shell (often citrate or plant‑derived polyphenols) to prevent oxidation. The resulting monatomic structure yields a high surface‑to‑volume ratio, enabling electron‑transfer capabilities. In aqueous solution, the clusters exist as colloidal nanodispersions, with a zeta potential of –30 mV, indicating moderate colloidal stability.

Commercial Ormus is typically derived from natural mineral sources (e.g., gold ore, volcanic ash, or seawater) that undergo alkaline extraction (e.g., NaOH or KOH) followed by ultrafiltration to isolate monatomic particles. Alternative production methods include electro‑reduction of metallic salts in de‑ionized water, producing a colloidal suspension.

Key quality criteria:
Particle size (<2 nm) verified by transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
Purity – <0.5 % residual ionic metal (e.g., Au³⁺) measured by ICP‑MS, to avoid toxicity.
Stability* – measured by zeta‑potential and absence of agglomeration over 12 months at 4 °C.

Reputable manufacturers certify that the final product is phytosourced‑protected (e.g., using rosemary extract as an antioxidant stabilizer) and free from heavy‑metal contaminants (e.g., Pb, Hg) as per USP <231>.