• Zinc Monomethionine Complex
• Dietary Supplement
Zinc is a trace element which is essential for normal growth, development of the reproductive organs, normal functioning of the prostate gland, healing of wounds, and the manufacture of proteins and nucleic acids (the building blocks for RNA and DNA). It is also necessary for over 100 different enzyme systems in the body.
Suggested Use:
1 tablet daily with a meal.
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Supplement Facts:
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Serving Size: 1 Tablet
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Amount Per Serving
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%DV
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Zinc (as zinc monomethionine [OptiZinc])
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30 mg
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200%
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Copper (as copper sebacate)
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300 mcg
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15%
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Other Ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose, modified cellulose gum, colloidal silicon dioxide, stearic acid and magnesium stearate.
Suitable for vegetarians and Hypoallergenic: contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant, may become pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Q.What are the functions of Zinc?
A. Zinc is one of the nutrients that makes it possible for you to taste and smell. If you get sick, zinc helps fight off the infection. Zinc helps your body manufacture DNA, so you pass on your genetic material to your offspring. Lack of zinc in the diet can contribute to hair loss, impotency, delayed growth in children and adolescents and a compromised immune system.
Q.What are the sources of Zinc?
A.Oysters, red meat and poultry are the most abundant natural sources of zinc. Many breads and cereals are also fortified with zinc. Vegetarians should look for fortified grains to supply the zinc they need. Nuts and some dairy products also contain some zinc.
Q.Which herbs contain Zinc?
A.Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Dill, Chervil contain zinc.
Q.What are the deficiencies of zinc?
A.Compromised immune system: Zinc affects cell activities. Zinc deficiency can cause reduced or weakened antibodies and compromise the immune system. Thus the deficient person will be prone to infection or flu.
Diarrhea: A compromised immune system makes one susceptible to infection. One of these infections is a bacteria that causes diarrhea.
Hair loss and skin lesions: Zinc is important for normal cell growth. Zinc nutrition deficiency weakens the cells, which can result in hair loss in case of cells on the scalp and lesions on the skin. This is one of the prominent signs of zinc deficiency.
Loss of appetite and/or anorexia: A deficiency of zinc causes decreased loss of appetite. If zinc deficiency is not identified and treated, decreased loss of appetite can eventually lead to anorexia.
Impairment of cognitive and motor functions: Zinc deficiency in a pregnant mother can not only weaken the mother, but can also cause damage to the fetus’s neurological system, impairing the motor skills and cognitive skills of the infant. Other signs of zinc deficiency are reduced fertility, rashes on the skin, spots on fingernails, sleep disturbance, loss of sex drive, loss of taste or smell, and in some cases mild anemia.
Q. What is Zinc Methionine?
A.In zinc monomethionine, zinc is organically bound to a sulfur containing essential amino acid- Methionine. This provides a soluble, readily absorbable and easily retained source of Zinc. Methionine has free radical scavenging activity by virtue of its sulfur atom, as well as its chelating ability. This anti-oxidant activity appears to account for its anti hepatotoxic activity. Zinc monomethionine supplementation significantly increases plasma zinc levels without affecting plasma copper levels. This is important since high levels of zinc often reduce copper absorption. It helps to strengthen immunity, enhances growth and has a major role in several basic cellular functions that are vital to the activities of immunological mediators.