Puritan's Pride Zinc Picolinate 25mg 100 caplets

Description:

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• Zinc 25 mg
  
  
• Calcium 114 mg
  
  
• Phosphorus 88 mg
  
  
• Vegetarian formula
  
  
• Contains a 100 day supply of caplets
  
  

Zinc for Immune Health

BARRIER FUNCTION

The skin creates a physical barrier that acts as the body’s first line of defense. Zinc is an essential nutrient that supports the health and integrity of the skin.^* It is a necessary part of the enzyme collagenase which is involved in the remodeling of collagen, the structural framework of the skin.^* Zinc is also important for the structure of skin and mucosal cells, supporting the integrity of the body’s outermost barrier the skin as well as the barrier within created by the GI tract.^*

IMMUNE RESPONSE

As we move past the physical barriers of the body, we see zinc has many important roles to play inside the body. Zinc is essential for cell division, which is important for daily maintenance and repair but becomes especially important for rapidly dividing immune cells multiplying to meet the demands of the immune system.^* Zinc is also involved in the formation of immune proteins such as those involved in the adaptive immune response.^* The adaptive immune system is highly specific and forms immune memories for future use.

ANTIOXIDANT HEALTH

Antioxidants fight free radicals to help promote overall health.* Free radicals can cause oxidative stress and damage to cells. Smoking, pollution, the sun and regular body functions like metabolism can all cause free radicals. More importantly, your body can produce heightened amounts of free radicals during stages of the innate immune response. Antioxidants like zinc help to protect your cells from free radicals.^*

All About Zinc

Adults should consume between 8-11 mg of zinc per day, depending on age and gender.

Zinc has become the best-known mineral for supporting immune health.^* It is essential for cell division, which is pivotal when immune cells are rapidly multiplying to meet the requirements of the immune system.^* It also assists in a wide range of specific immune functions, such as helping special types of immune cells called B cells and T cells function properly.^*

If dietary zinc intake is insufficient, the body will break down zinc-containing enzymes it deems less essential to release the zinc so it can be used for more critical functions.

Zinc is found mostly in meat and seafood, particularly oysters and mollusks. If oysters-on-the-half-shell are not part of your daily diet, zinc is also found to some extent in poultry and dairy. Since zinc is mostly found in animal products, vegetarians can have a difficult time getting adequate amounts of zinc through diet alone. Seniors have also been found to consume less than the recommended amounts of zinc.⁸ Choosing a high-quality zinc supplement is an easy way to help fill those nutritional gaps, and Puritan’s Pride has vegetarian-friendly options.

Directions: For adults, take one (1) caplet daily, preferably with a meal.

Other Ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Cellulose, Calcium Silicate, Crospovidone. Contains <2% of: Natural Palm Leaf Glaze, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate.

WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.