Zinc Picolinate

Highly Bioavailable Zinc

Zinc Pic bottleZinc is a trace mineral essential for normal growth & development and life span. Its primary mode of action is by participating in over twenty key enzyme reactions in your body. Found primarily in the kidneys, liver, pancreas, and brain.

Results of comprehensive clinical trials show the picolinate form of zinc to be the most absorbable supplemental form. It is a combination of zinc and an organic salt derived from picolinic acid. Organic salts tend to be more easily absorbed than inorganic salts like sulfate. And it's gentler on the stomach than zinc sulfate.†

Zinc is essential for:

  cell division and growth†

  promoting the birth of new white blood cells†

  proper functioning of the hormone insulin and the formation of cellular DNA†

  synthesis of protein and protects the body from free radicals†

  sperm production, and the entire male reproductive system, including the prostate†

  healthy immune system functions and is an important†

  support of bodily antioxidant systems†

The addition of Vitamin B-6 is required for absorption of Zinc.

 Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 capsule

Servings per Container: 100

Amount Per Serving     %DV

Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)

150 mg

250%

Zinc (as Zinc Picolinate)

30 mg

200%

* Daily Value (DV) Not Established.

Other Ingredients: vegetarian capsule, L-leucine
Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule daily, or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Zinc Picolinate 30 mg $11.95

Zinc supplementation is recommended frequently to treat acne.

Zinc Deficiency

Autopsies have shown below normal amounts of zinc in several distinct areas of the brains of deceased Alzheimer's patients. Studies have found that low blood levels of zinc are associated with hypertension, coronary artery disease, type II diabetes, elevated blood fats & lowered LDL, and possibly insulin resistance.

Deficiencies are also known to contribute to development of:

osteoporosis

low male testosterone levels

loss of sense of taste

mental disorders

rheumatoid arthritis

poor blood cell production

cataracts

cancer

chronic diarrhea

growth failure (dwarfism)

essential hypertension

delayed wound healing

free radical damage

scleroderma

premature aging

loss of hair color

anemia

joint pain

fertility problems

birth defects

† Statements made have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
These statements are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure any disease.