Description
Zinc citrate is a well absorbed non-food form of zinc. Zinc is involved in the functioning of over 300 enzymes in the body.
- Provides 30mg of elemental zinc per capsule
- This supplement may be useful for short- to medium-term use to increase levels of zinc
- If taking longer term, then consideration should be given to copper intake as zinc and copper compete for uptake and high dose zinc supplementation can deplete copper levels
- Zinc benefits:
- Zinc contributes to DNA synthesis, acid-base balance metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, cognitive function, fertility and reproduction, macronutrient metabolism, metabolism of vitamin A, metabolism of fatty acids, protein synthesis and immune system function
- Zinc also contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, hair, nails and skin, testosterone levels in the blood and normal vision
- Zinc has a role in the process of cell division
- Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress; it is therefore an antioxidant
