Trophic Zinc Chelazome 30mg - 60 V-Caps

Trophic Chelazome Zinc is an excellent source of zinc, an essential trace mineral.

Zinc is an essential trace mineral found in most tissues of the body, specially those in the thyroid and reproductive organs. Zinc is complexed with a variety of peptides, amino acids and enzymes. It plays a crucial role in the synthesis of protein, DNA and RNA and is essential for the normal function of the pancreas and prostate gland and for reproductive organ growth. Zinc has a specific role in protein synthesis, is essential for cell growth and the regeneration of tissue, as well as the utilization of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin A. Zinc is involved in the function of tissue respiration by the intake of oxygen and expulsion of carbon dioxide, such as superoxide dismutase, an antioxidant enzyme which has a role in combating free radicals in the body. Minerals are poorly absorbed from the small intestine unless they are properly chelated with amino acids. Trophic, by pre-chelating minerals with amino acids, relieves the body of this task. Trophic's patented Albion Potassium, chelated with natural amino acids, provides superior biological activity or bioavailability and absorption.

Are You Deficient?
One of the first signs of zinc deficiency can be altered taste and smell.' Zinc levels are decreased by diarrhea, kidney disease, liver disease, alcoholism and diabetes.' Zinc is not absorbed when it is consumed with fibre, phytates (found in grains and legumes), hard water, calcium, copper and iron.' Zinc is lost through perspiration so supplementation may be helpful for athletes, those who live in hot climates and those who regularly use saunas or steam rooms.' Zinc is depleted by the following medications: oral contraceptives, some diuretics, ulcer medications, antiviral medication and some antibiotics.' Much of our food is deficient in zinc due to poor soil levels of the mineral.' Food processing techniques destroy zinc.