BioCare Zinc Citrate (17.1mg elemental zinc)

Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans

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.

Nutritional Information per Daily Intake (1 tablet)

Zinc 17.1mg (114% EC RDA). Details believed to be correct as at 05/2006

Recommended Intake

One tablet of BioCare Zinc Citrate taken daily with food or as professionally directed

Allergen Information

None

Contra-indications

None known if recommended intake is followed

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

Store out of reach of young children. Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Although we take great care in what we say about products on this site, you should always read the manufacturer's label on the actual product carefully before taking supplements.

MORE INFORMATION

This product is classed as a “food supplement” NOT as “medicine”. There are strict guidelines that must be adhered to when describing the beneficial effects of food supplements. Amongst these are that it is not allowable to suggest that it can treat, cure or alleviate any health condition. Thus we are only able to advise you of symptoms of any health condition with regard to which the product may be beneficial. Whilst try to give you the fullest information possible, regardless of the amount of research that may or may not have been undertaken, we are only permitted to say that the product “may” have “beneficial” effects on symptoms of health conditions or specific parts of the body but not the health condition itself. Thus, you will see below the expressions “may” and “beneficial” used consistently in the information below. Please also note that comments and information given below are authored by us and should not be taken as having been made by the manufacturer of the product.

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
50mg Zinc Citrate (providing 17.1mg elemental zinc)

Non-active ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate