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Zinc is a mineral that stimulates the activity of approximately 300 enzymes, which are substances that promote biochemical reactions in your body.1,2 These reactions are essential for the formation of superoxide dismutase, one of the body's most important free radical scavengers. Zinc also promotes immune function,3-6 taste sensitivity,7-9 protein and DNA synthesis,1,10,11 insulin production,12,13 reproductive organ development and sperm motility.14-16 Zinc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence.17-19

Maintaining adequate levels of zinc is equally important to aging adults.20-22 As people grow older, their immune function declines, partly due to the decreasing size and function of the thymus gland. Evidence suggests that zinc may help to maintain healthy function of the thymus gland in elderly people.23 Scientists have also found evidence that a zinc deficiency in elderly adults may contribute to impaired immune function with aging, or immunosenescence.24-26 These findings suggest that zinc plays a critical role in supporting healthy immune function with age.

Zinc lozenges provide premium-grade zinc as gluconate, oxide, and aspartate plus the antioxidant vitamin C in a pleasant orange-flavored tablet.

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10. J Cell Physiol. 2009 Mar;218(3):558-67.
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13. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007 Jan 24;(1):CD005525.
14. Fertil Steril. 1999 Jun;71(6):1138-43.
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26. J Nutr. 2009 Jan;139(1):113-9.
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Caution

Supplemental zinc can inhibit the absorption and availability of copper. If more than 50 mg of supplemental zinc is taken daily, 2 mg of supplemental copper should also be taken to prevent deficiency. Chronic ingestion of more than 100 mg of zinc daily may be immunosuppressive.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 vegetarian lozenge

Servings Per Container 75

Amount Per Serving

Calories

0

Total Carbohydrates

0 g

Sugars

0 g

Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate)

100 mg

Zinc (as zinc oxide, aspartate, gluconate)

24 mg

Other ingredients: xylitol, natural flavors, citric acid, maltodextrin, stevia, vegetable stearate, croscarmellose sodium.

Dosage and Use
  • Dissolve one lozenge in mouth then swallow daily or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Caution

Supplemental zinc can inhibit the absorption and availability of copper. If more than 50 mg of supplemental zinc is taken daily, 2 mg of supplemental copper should also be taken to prevent deficiency. Chronic ingestion of more than 100 mg of zinc daily may be immunosuppressive.

Warnings
Dosage:
Dosage and Use
  • Dissolve one lozenge in mouth then swallow daily or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

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