Zinc Picolinate 15mg
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Zinc is essential for a wide range of physiological functions, including support of the body’s defense system and tissue development and repair. Picolinate is a highly absorbable zinc chelates.
Nutrient Metabolism: Zinc is a constituent of over two dozen enzymes involved in digestion and metabolism, including healthy storage and metabolism of carbohydrates. It is also related to the normal absorption and actions of the B vitamins.
Immune Support: Zinc plays an important role in supporting the body’s defense system, promoting healthy neutrophil, natural killer cell, and T-lymphocyte function.
Tissue Development and Repair: Zinc plays a fundamental role in collagen formation and healthy tissue development, including enzymes vital to tissue respiration. It is also essential for normal fetal and reproductive development, as well as contributing to healthy prostatic function.
Zinc is derived from earthen ore. Picolinate is synthetic. Ascorbyl palmitate is derived from corn dextrose fermentation and palm oil. Hypo-allergenic plant fiber is derived from pine cellulose.
Pure Encapsulations recommends:
• Zinc 15 = 1–2 capsules per day, in divided doses, with meals.
- each (size 3) vegetarian capsule contains:
- zinc (as zinc picolinate)15 mg
- other ingredients: hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose), vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), ascorbyl palmitate
- 1 capsule daily, with a meal.