Zinc Citrate is one of the most easily absorbed forms and it really is an essential mineral with such a variety of functions in the body.
EFSA Approved Health Claims available:
Zinc contributes to:
- the normal function of the immune system
- the protection of cells from oxidative stress. It is an antioxidant
- the maintenance of normal hair, skin and nails
- the maintenance of normal bones
- the maintenance of normal vision
- normal cognitive function
- normal fertility and reproduction
- the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood
- normal maconutrient metabolism
- normal metabolism of fatty acids
- normal metabolism of vitamin A
- normal protein synthesis
- normal DNA synthesis
- normal carbohydrate metabolism
- normal acid-base metabolism
- Zinc also has a role in the process of cell division.
So many jobs…yet we cannot store zinc in our bodies so need a constant supply. Modern farming and food processing practices have purportedly led to reduced levels in our diet and zinc levels are the body are also easily depleted by a variety of factors including stress.
Zinc (4 month supply)
Ingredients
1 capsule typically provides:
Zinc 15mg (150% NRV*)
*NRV = Nutrient Reference Value
Ingredients: Bulking Agent: Brown Rice Flour (Soy), Capsule Shell: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Zinc Citrate.
Allergy Advice: Please see potential allergens in the ‘Ingredients’ list in bold. Although rigorous precautions are taken to prevent any cross-contamination, this product is manufactured in a facility that handles allergy-based materials. Brown Rice is grown in the same field as Soybean.