(15.5mg elemental zinc)
Ingredients typically per vegetable capsule
Zinc Ascorbate 50mg
(providing 40mg vitamin C)
(providing 15.5mg elemental zinc)
Non-active Ingredients:
Cellulose
Silica
Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
Capsule:
Cellulose* & Water
*Cellulose - HPMC Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
Zinc ascorbate, like most mineral ascorbates, has a high absorption rate so that smaller amounts provide effective supplementation. Zinc occurs naturally in human breast milk and fruits and vegetables.
Features
· Zinc is necessary for maintaining the sense of taste and smell
· Zinc is required for the formation and activity of insulin
· Zinc is an antioxidant mineral and is essential for many vital enzymatic processes
· Zinc is needed for a healthy reproductive and immune system, for tissue renewal as well as for the maintenance of the skin and for healthy bones and teeth
· Zinc helps maintain healthy liver function and releases vitamin A from the liver
· Zinc is required for the development of the skeletal system, nervous system and brain function in the growing foetus
· Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is essential for the maintenance of a healthy immune system
· Suitable for individuals with malabsorption and poor zinc status
· Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Recommended Intake
One capsule taken daily with food or as professionally directed.
Allergen Information
None
Contra-indications
None known if recommended intake is followed.
Suggested Combinations
One A Day Plus, MicroCell® NutriGuard Plus, Vitamin C & MicroCell® Vitamin E.