Zinc citrate and zinc picolinate are two well-tolerated and well-absorbed forms of zinc. Zinc citrate is the salt made when zinc is combined with citric acid. Zinc picolinate is the salt made by combing zinc with picolinic acid. After iron, zinc is the second most abundant trace element in the body.
Product Highlights:
- Two of the best absorbed forms of zinc, in hypoallergenic formulations.
- Zinc Citrate available in 25 mg and 50 mg dosages.
- Highly bioavailable Zinc Picolinate available in 25 mg dosage.
- Zinc Chewables supply 20 mg of zinc citrate with pure vitamin C in delicious chewable form.
Zinc plays an important role in immune function, as well as in neurotransmitters, wound
healing, growth, thyroid hormone function, insulin activity, and taste and smell. Zinc is a cofactor in the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and protein, and is found in more than 300 enzymes. For example, zinc is needed for the transport protein of vitamin A, and insufficient zinc levels can lead to vitamin A deficiency. Zinc is an essential metal cofactor for one kind of superoxide
dismutase (SOD), a major class of antioxidant enzymes. Zinc is found in many foods, including
red meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, nuts, legumes, and unrefined grains.
