(17.1mg elemental zinc)
Ingredients typically per tablet
Zinc Citrate 60mg
(providing 17.1mg elemental zinc)
Non-active Ingredients:
Dicalcium Phosphate
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose
Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
Mineral citrates are formed by bonding mineral ions to citric acid. Zinc citrate occurs naturally in human breast milk. Citric acid is an organic acid widely found in fruits which effectively bonds to many minerals and trace nutrients acting as an efficient mineral transporter in the diet.
Features
· Zinc is necessary for the sense of taste and smell
· Zinc is required for insulin formation and activity
· Zinc is an antioxidant mineral, essential for many vital enzymatic processes
· Zinc is needed for a healthy reproductive and immune system, for tissue renewal, 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 skeleton, nervous system and brain function in the growing foetus
· Citrates have a high absorption rate and require little acidification prior to absorption
· Suitable for individuals with low stomach acid and poor zinc status
· Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Recommended Intake
One tablet 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, Mega GLA Complex & Vitamin B6.