Zinc is the second most abundant trace element in the human body after iron. The average 70 kg adult body contains 2-3g of zinc.
Dietary sources include oysters, stone fruits and beans. However, since most plant-based zinc-containing foods contain phytates that inhibit the bioavailability of zinc, the body does not utilize zinc from plant-based foods as well as from animal foods. This is why dietitians who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet are recommended to increase the RDA by 50%.
The percentage distribution of the 2-3 grams of zinc is not even, about 60% is found in skeletal muscle and 30% in bone.
One in ten proteins in the human body has a zinc-binding site and cofactors are found in every single enzyme class. Its role is as a catalyst, structural process or signalling molecule.
It is a cofactor for nearly 300 enzymes involved in the breakdown of alcohol, alkaline phosphatase, angiotensin convertase, RNA and DNA polymerase, among others. Transcription factors that activate genes also require zinc.
- 25 mg zinc per day;
- Zinc gluconate and zinc bisglycinate.
Servings per container: 100
Serving size: 1 tablet
|
1 tablet |
% NRV |
Zinc |
25 mg |
250.00% |
from zinc gluconate |
20 mg |
|
from zinc bisglycinate |
5.0 mg |
|
NRV%: Nutrient reference value for adults.
***No NRV has been established.
ingredients: bulking agent (cellulose gel), anti-caking agents (calcium phosphates, magnesium salts of fatty acids, silicon dioxide), 1zinc gluconate, coating [stabilisers (polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol-graft-co-polymer, polyvinyl alcohol), anti-caking agents (talc, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)], 1zinc bisglycinate. Made in a plant that manufactures milk, egg, gluten, soy, peanuts, nuts, celery, fish, crustacean and sulphur dioxide containing foods.
Take 1 tablet daily at mealtime with a glass of water.
Before using this or any other dietary supplement, as well as before you start training program, consult your physician or other expert. Keep out of reach of children. Do not exceed recommended dose. During use of the product consume enough water. Do not use a dietary supplement as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet! This dietary supplement is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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