Full Description
Douglas Laboratories® introduces a unique form of zinc in the form of Zinc Picolinate tablets. Each tablet contains 20 mg, providing optimal bioavailability for effective absorption and utilization within your body.
Zinc is a vital trace element that enables our bodies to operate correctly. It helps maintain normal immunity, plays an integral role in reproduction and growth processes, as well as contributes towards having healthy skin. Numerous studies have highlighted zinc's importance in regulating the rapid division of immune cells needed for responding to daily situations - further emphasizing its significance when it comes to keeping us fighting fit!
Zinc plays a critical role in the antioxidant defense system, helping to protect against oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Supplementation can boost superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels, an enzyme which scavenges and neutralizes these hazardous compounds - making zinc deficiency associated with increased genetic destruction from oxidation.
Elderly individuals are at risk of zinc deficiency due to their typically inadequate intake, which can lead to the absorption of toxic heavy metals such as cadmium and lead. While most U.S adults consume sufficient amounts based on recommended dietary allowances (RDAs), it is extremely important for elderly people to ensure they receive adequate nutrition with a steady supply of bioavailable zinc in order to maintain good health and reduce potential harmful consequences. Pregnant women and vegetarians are particularly at-risk for zinc deficiency due to their heightened needs, as well as those chronically depressed. Zinc picolinate has been determined the most bioavailable form of this essential trace mineral in both human and animal studies; its chelating power is derived from Picolinic acid - an organic natural metabolite found in tryptophan.
Usage Directions
One tablet daily as a dietary supplement‚ or as directed by a physician.