BioCare Nutrisorb Zinc Ascorbate - zinc in liquid form

This product may have the following benefits

(please read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)

Like most minerals, zinc is efficiently chelated to ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and has an efficient absorption rate. This means that small amounts provide effective supplementation.

Zinc occurs naturally in human and animal breast milk, and in fruits and vegetables.

Features of Nutrisorb Zinc Plus Ascorbate

Zinc is necessary for sense of taste and smell
Zinc is an antioxidant mineral, which is essential for many vital enzyme processes
Zinc is required for the formation and activity of insulin
Zinc helps maintain healthy liver function and releases vitamin A from the liver
Zinc is required for the health of immune and reproductive systems.
Zinc is needed for the renewal of tissue, maintenance of the skin, and for healthy bones and teeth.
Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C) is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system
Nutrisorb Zinc Ascorbate is ideal for those with absorption difficulties or allergies
Nutrisorb Zinc Ascorbate is ideal for people who have difficulty swallowing tablets or capsules
It's suitable for children and the elderly
Nutrisorb Zinc Plus Ascorbate is suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Zinc and the elderly

80 elderly patients living in a nursing home had fewer infections when receiving zinc supplements over a two year period than those who received placebo.

Low Fertility in Males
Low levels of zinc can contribute to impaired male fertility. Zinc supplements may increase sperm count and improve sperm motility, particularly in smokers.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
Children with ADHD tend to have lower blood zinc levels than children without ADHD.

Osteoporosis
Zinc has been shown to stimulate bone formation and slow the rate of bone loss in animal studies and may prove useful in preventing or treating osteoporosis in humans.

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