Zinc 20 mg Monomethionine – 100 Tablets
Product Label Information:
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Each tablet contains 20 mg of elemental zinc, exclusively in the form of zinc monomethionine. This form of zinc has been shown in numerous studies to be better absorbed, retained longer and be more effective than other forms of zinc. May be a useful nutritional adjunct for individuals who wish to increase their intake of zinc
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General signs of human zinc deficiency indicate that zinc has important functions in its supportive roles in maintaining proper immune function, reproduction, healthy skin, and growth
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Like all rapidly dividing cells, immune cells depend on adequate amounts of dietary zinc
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Zinc supplementation has been shown to increase the antioxidant activity of SOD (superoxide dismutase), and provide increased free radical protection. Zinc deficiency is associated with increased oxidative damage
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Absorption of toxic heavy metals, especially cadmium and lead, is lower in individuals with high zinc status compared to those with low zinc status
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Pregnant women are also at risk for zinc deficiency, since they have a higher requirement for this trace element
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Frequently, vegetarians and chronically depressed individuals have been found to have low zinc status
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Does NOT contain sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors