Zinc and copper are considered essential trace minerals. This Zinc is formulated with copper because it is important to take extra copper when using zinc for longer than a month, because zinc may interfere with copper absorption. Copper imbalances may lead to anemia and various other problems.
Zinc performs over 300 enzymatic functions in the body. Every cell in the human body needs zinc. Zinc is needed for normal growth and development. It has been shown to help regulate a wide variety of immune functions.
One of the first signs of zinc deficiency is a lost of taste and smell, elderly people and vegetarians have a greater risk of deficiency. The body does not manufacture zinc, so it is necessary to obtain it from external dietary sources.
- Helps protect cells form free radical damage.
- Essential nutrient for normal growth and development.
- May support healthy immune function.
- May support healthy wound healing.
- Assists in hormone production.
- Essential nutrient for energy production.
- Important for protein synthesis.
- Assists in maintaining a healthy reproductive system.
- May support healthy prostate function.
- Improves vitamin D activity in the body.
- May support healthy skin.
- May support digestive health.
- Necessary nutrient for optimal vision.
The Zinc is now available in a 1-2 month supply.
60 vcaps/bottle 1-2 capsules/day 15 mg/serving