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OptiZinc®
30 mg 90 vegetarian capsules
Item Catalog Number: 00915

Zinc is a mineral that stimulates the activity of approximately 300 enzymes, which are substances that promote biochemical reactions in your body.1,2 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,3-6 taste sensitivity,7-9 protein and DNA synthesis,1,10,11 insulin production,12,13 reproductive organ development and sperm motility.14-16 Zinc also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence.17-19

Maintaining adequate levels of zinc is equally important to aging adults.20-22 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.23 Scientists have also found evidence that a zinc deficiency in elderly adults may contribute to impaired immune function with aging, or immunosenescence.24-26 These findings suggest that zinc plays a critical role in supporting healthy immune function with age.

OptiZinc® is a superior bioavailable form of zinc.27

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19. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Feb;85(2):614S-620S.
20. Biogerontology. 2006 Oct-Dec;7(5-6):429-35.
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26. J Nutr. 2009 Jan;139(1):113-9.
27. J Anim Sci. 1992 Jan;70(1):178-87.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 capsule
Servings Per Container 90
Amount Per Serving
Zinc1 (as zinc monomethionine)†	30 mg
Other ingredients: rice flour, vegetable cellulose (capsule), silica, vegetable stearate.

1 - OptiZinc® is a registered trademark of InterHealth Nutritionals, Inc.
† OptiZinc® brand zinc monomethionine.

Dosage and Use

Take one capsule, one to three times daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
The number of capsules you take will depend on the amount of zinc in other products you are taking.

Caution

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.

Warnings