This product utilizes the Country Life Maxi-Sorb Delivery SystemThe innovative Maxi-Sorb Delivery System utilized in Country Life's new multi-vitamins and mineral formulas sets the new standard for bioavailability. The Maxi-Sorb Delivery system is based on the use dof specific enzymes, phospholipids, botanical extracts and unique binding agents to assure updake of nutrients by stimulating healthy digestion, facilitating active transport of nutrients and enhancing nutrient absorption to maximize bioavailability. In addition to stimulatin absorption, this unique system includes ingredients, such as metabolically active nutrient forms, that are easier to utilize and and require less work from the body.Bioperine is a patented extract of black pepper that has been demonstrated to increase the uptake of nutrients by stimulating the lining of the intestines. This gentle agent has been the subject of numerous published human clinical trials.