What is zinc good for?

Zinc is part of a large number of enzymes involved in metabolism. Zinc is needed, among other things, for the building of proteins and the growth and development of tissue.

Zinc supports the bones, contributes to normal cell division, normal memory, normal hormone balance, normal functioning of the immune system, normal metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, helps in building body proteins, maintaining sharp vision, and keeping skin, hair, and nails healthy.

Do I have a zinc deficiency?

The recommended daily amount of zinc for men is 9 milligrams and for women, it is 7 milligrams. However, the actual zinc requirement can vary greatly depending on factors such as age, gender, chronic conditions, sports, pregnancy, or medication. These factors influence zinc needs (increased with veganism, pregnancy, diabetes, smoking, or chronic stress), zinc absorption (decreased with digestive problems), or zinc excretion (increased with kidney disease, heart failure, or alcoholism).

Symptoms of a zinc deficiency may include hair loss, reduced sense of smell and taste, white spots on the nails, poor wound healing, reduced resistance to infections, and night blindness.

What is zinc gluconate?

If you are looking for a zinc supplement, you will quickly find that there are many different types and forms available of this popular trace element. The different names indicate the substance with which zinc is combined. A pure form of zinc is not absorbable by the body, so a bond with another substance is necessary. Ideally, this is an organic substance, as a non-natural bond hinders absorption.

Zinc gluconate is bound to gluconic acid, a substance that the body also makes from glucose. This organic bond ensures that zinc is absorbed better than is the case with inorganically bound zinc salts such as zinc oxide and zinc sulphate.

Other information

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Take 1 tablet daily during or after a meal with water. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

A healthy lifestyle is important, as is a varied balanced diet, for which food supplements are no substitute.

Store in a cool, dry place, and keep out of reach of children.