ZINC 25mg (as Citrate) (120 tablets)

Lamberts Zinc (as Citrate) 25mg, 120 tablets

The refining of cereal grains, a major dietary staple in the UK, has been shown to remove up to 90% of the available zinc content of these foodstuffs. This, combined with the trend to eat less animal-derived protein, is likely to be one of the reasons why a staggering one out of three adults in the UK receive less than the Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI) for this mineral. Zinc is an integral part of insulin, the hormone used for the treatment of diabetes, and is essential for all protein synthesis in the body. Any extra physical or mental demands made on the body can increase the need for zinc or cause our bodies to lose extra zinc, whereas phytate and fibre rich foods inhibit the absorption of zinc from food.

Zinc is important for a healthy immune system as well as the maintenance of healthy skin and a good complexion. It is a component of many enzymes and is a constituent of insulin. Zinc is also important for reproductive health.

One fifth of zinc in the body is found to be in skin. Zinc helps tissue renewal and is involved in some of the enzymatic reactions necessary for skin's normal oil gland function. The maintenance of the health of several body systems such as the nervous, immune and reproductive systems are influenced by zinc, as are the senses of taste and smell.

This product supplies zinc in citrate form for maximum absorption. Each tablet provides 25mg of zinc and, at one-a-day, it is probably the best value zinc available to practitioners.

Product Specifications

Encapsulated with: Cellulose, Capsule Shell (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose), Rice Powder, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate.

Disintegration time: Less than 30 minutes.

Dosage recommendations: 1 capsule daily with a meal.

Caution: Some patients taking zinc on an empty stomach may experience some minor digestive disturbance such as nausea. Should this be the case, recommend that they take their zinc supplement with a meal. Long term intake of 25mg or above may lead to anaemia. This strength of zinc supplement is for short term use to correct deficiencies quickly. For maintenance use 15mg.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Health Food Supplements may be useful sources to help fill the gaps in diets of people at certain times in their lives or to prevent deficiency symptoms, but they can never replace a varied, balanced diet. Supplements can also provide general health benefits effects for people who are lacking certain nutrients in their body.

NOTE: Never exceed the recommended daily dosage. Always remember to keep all your vitamins and other food supplements out of sight and reach of children. You should ensure that it is safe to start any new health supplement product if you are already taking or using a medicine, herbal remedy or other food supplements. Always consult your doctor or other qualified health care practitioner before taking any food supplement if you are receiving medication or treatment for any medical condition. Do not cease conventional treatment or medication for any reason without consulting your doctor or a qualified health practitioner. Do not take any health food supplement without first consulting your doctor or a qualified health practitioner if you are pregnant, are trying to conceive or are breast feeding.