MetaZinc 60 Tablets

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Clinical Benefits

• Supports healthy immune function. Zinc deficiency can affect the healthy functioning of cells necessary for normal immune function, particularly the T lymphocytes which require zinc for numerous processes⁵. This can lead to reduced antibody production and compromised cellular function of the innate immune system, including alteration of natural killer cell activity, phagocytosis and the generation of oxidative burst⁶. These alterations are considered to be important contributors to increased susceptibility to infections.⁷
• Adequate zinc status is essential for optimising male reproductive health. Zinc is required to support testosterone production and spermatogenesis⁸. Oxidative stress may cause structural damage to sperm DNA, reduced sperm motility and defective sperm membrane integrity⁹. The antioxidant action of zinc, due to its membrane stabilising activity, may inhibit lipid peroxidation of sperm and prevent against free radical damage¹⁰.
• Wound healing and skin integrity: Zinc and manganese both play crucial roles in wound healing and connective tissue repair due to collagen synthesis¹¹. Key mechanisms of zinc in acne management include anti-inflammatory effect on granulocytes, regulation of androgen metabolism and retinol-binding protein synthesis¹².
• Zinc bisglycinate has been shown to have superior absorption compared to other forms of zinc¹³: Zinc bisglycinate is absorbed intact and not ionised like other forms of zinc, resulting in less side effects such as nausea, commonly experienced with zinc supplementation¹⁴.