Zinc
is as essential mineral that plays an important role in many enzymatic
functions.* Found primarily in the kidneys, liver, pancreas, and
brain, Zinc also helps support healthy immune system functions and
is an important component of bodily antioxidant systems.*
Some of the functions of zinc are:
-
Helps your kidneys to maintain acid base balance.
- Helps
with carbon dioxide removal.
- Helps
make pancreatic enzymes.
- Helps
your liver to detoxify alcohols.
- Brain
development.
- The
senses of appetite, taste & smell.
- Fertility
maintenance.
-
Certain hormone synthesis, maintenance of your sex glands.
- Red
blood cell & serum protein maintenance.
- Muscle
& bone homeostasis.
- Skin,
hair & nails maintenance.
- Immune
support through thymus support & white blood cells homeostasis.
- The
synthesis & conversion of amino acids.
- Insulin
activity.
- Protein
& DNA synthesis.
- Help
maintain normal vitamin A levels & usage.
- Bone
structure support.
- May
kill some virus on contact.
- Participates
in antioxidant enzyme systems in your eyes, helping to prevent
& slow the progression of macular degeneration.
- Together
with vitamin B6 can reduce the size of the prostate by regulating
the enzyme that converts testosterone to the harmful prostate
stimulating DHT (dihydrotestosterone).
- Participates
in carbohydrate metabolism.
- Prevents
& reverses cadmium, & copper toxicity.
Your
need for zinc supplementation beyond that in a multi-vitamin mineral
is determined by your diet, how many of the following deficiency
symptoms you have, & whether you have tested low on any measures
of zinc.
SYMPTOMS
OF DEFICIENCY:
- Depression
- Apathy
- Fatigue
- Memory
loss
- Amnesia
- Irritability
- Paranoia
- Psychosis
- Decreased
sense of taste & smell
- Appetite
loss
- Menstrual
irregularities
- Prostate
disorders
- Problems
with fertility
- Delayed
sexual maturity
- Growth
impairment
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Acne
- Dry skin
- Stretch
marks on skin
- Prolonged
wound healing
- Brittle
nails
- White spots
on nails/spoon shaped nails
- Poor hair
growth
- Painful
knees & hips
- Cold extremities
with poor circulation
- Increased
cholesterol
- Glucose
intolerance
- Decreased
immune function
- Anemia
- Decreased
night vision
- Eyes extremely
bothered by light
- Impotence
Supplement
Facts |
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 60 |
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Amount
per Serving: |
DV% |
| Zinc
(from Zinc Picolinate) |
50
mg |
333%
|
*
Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily,
preferably with meals.
Free of: sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk,
egg or preservatives.
Other Ingredients: Rice Flour, elatin (capsule) and Magnesium
Stearate.
Warnings: None
Disclaimers: *This statement has not been evaluated by the
FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure,
or prevent any disease.
Zinc Picolinate is formed by the bonding of Zinc with Picolinic
Acid. This special form of Zinc has been used because it is
better absorbed than many other forms.
Store in a cool, dry place.
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