Zinc (Minerals)

Zinc may be lost via the faeces, urine, hair. sweat, semen and also menstruation.  The first signs of zinc deficiency are impairment of taste, a poor immune system and unhealthy skin.

The mineral zinc is present in every part of the body and has a wide range of functions for the healthy working of many of the body's systems. It is particularly important for healthy skin.

As a component of many enzymes, zinc is involved in maintaining healthy metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and energy.

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Zinc is especially suitable for:

Zinc is found in all parts of your body, 60% is found in muscle, 30% in bone and about 5% in your skin, particularly high concentrations are in the prostate gland and semen. Zinc is lost via the faeces, urine, hair, skin, sweat, semen and also menstruation. 

• Men’s Health - Men need more zinc than women because male semen contains 100 times more zinc than is found in the blood. The more sexually active a man the more zinc he will require. The recommended amounts of zinc for adult men are 1/3 higher than those for women.

• Hair, Skin, Nails – Zinc contributes to healthy skin and hair.

• Vegetarians -Zinc is present in a wide variety of foods, particularly in association with protein foods. A vegetarian diet often contains less zinc than a meat based diet and so it is important for vegetarians to eat plenty of foods that are rich in this vital mineral.

• Women’s Health – Supplementing with Zinc may be beneficial at the time of menstruation.

 

 

DOSAGE: 1 tablet per day to be taken with a meal.
     
ALLERGY INFO:
KEY: V=Suitable for Vegetarians, VG=Suitable for Vegans, L=Contains Lactose/Milk, W=Contains Wheat or Gluten, F=Contains Fish, N=Contains Nuts, S=Contains Soya or derivatives thereof. 

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TABLET/CAPLET SIZE:  10mm round tablet