Life Extension – Zinc Lozenges

Zinc is a mineral that stimulates the activity of approximately 300 enzymes, which are substances that promote biochemical reactions in your body. These reactions are essential for the formation of superoxide dismutase, one of the body’s most important free radical scavengers. Zinc also promotes immune function, taste sensitivity, protein and DNA synthesis, insulin production, reproductive organ development and sperm motility. Zinc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence.
Maintaining adequate levels of zinc is equally important to aging adults. As people grow older, their immune function declines, partly due to the decreasing size and function of the thymus gland. Evidence suggests that zinc may help to maintain healthy function of the thymus gland in elderly people. Scientists have also found evidence that a zinc deficiency in elderly adults may contribute to a decline in immune function with aging, or immunosenescence. These findings suggest that zinc plays a critical role in supporting healthy immune function with age.
Zinc Lozenges provide premium-grade zinc as gluconate and oxide in a pleasant citrus-orange naturally flavored lozenge.

Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Lozenge
Servings Per Container: 60
Amount Per Serving:
Zinc (as zinc oxide, gluconate) 18.75mg 170%
Zinc Lozenges Other Ingredients:
Xylitol, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, natural citrus-orange flavors, citric acid, potato maltodextrin, stevia extract, arabic gum, vegetable stearate.
Zinc Lozenges Recommended Use:
Dissolve in mouth or chew one (1) lozenge daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Warnings:
Supplemental zinc can inhibit the absorption and availability of copper. If more than 50 mg of supplemental zinc is taken daily, 2 mg of supplemental copper should also be taken to prevent deficiency. Chronic ingestion of more than 100 mg of zinc daily may be immunosuppressive for some aspects of T-cell and NK cell function. Keep out of reach of children
Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged
When using nutritional supplements, please inform your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.