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Mineral citrates are formed by bonding mineral ions to citric acid. Citrates by their very nature are bioavailable. Zinc citrate occurs in human breast milk as part of its overall mineral complex.
Citric acid is an organic acid, widely found in fruits, which effectively bonds to many minerals and trace nutrients, acting as a very effective transporter across the gut wall.
Benefits and Features of Zinc Citrate
- Zinc is necessary for the sense of taste and smell
- Zinc is required for insulin formation and activity
- Zinc is an antioxidant mineral
- Zinc is essential for many vital enzymatic processes
- Zinc is needed for a healthy reproductive and immune system, for tissue renewal, maintenance of the skin and for healthy bones and teeth
- Zinc helps maintain healthy liver function and releases vitamin A from the liver
- Zinc is required for the development of the skeleton, nervous system and brain function in the growing foetus
- Citrates have a high absorption rate and require little acidification prior to absorption
- Citrates are bioavailable, requiring smaller levels of supplementation
- Suitable for individuals with malabsorption and poor zinc status
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Ingredients typically per tablet
60mg Zinc Citrate (providing 17.1mg elemental zinc)
Non-active ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
Contra-indications: None known if recommended intake is followed (one tablet taken daily with food or as professionally directed)
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