Zinc Supplements

Zinc is an essential trace mineral that plays a number of important roles in the body. These include contributing to normal function of the immune system, as well as helping to contribute to the maintenance of normal hair, skin, nails and vision. Zinc also contributes to normal fertility and reproduction. Zinc is found in a range of foods, including meat, shellfish, legumes, nuts & seeds and wholegrains. To find out more bout Zinc read our blog post here.

The UK Department of Health and Social Care advise that men aged 19 to 64 years old require 9.5 milligrams (mg) of zinc per day whilst women need 7mg per day. Many experts believe there are times when higher levels of zinc can be beneficial.

Zinc is an essential mineral that plays an important role in a wide-range of functions in the body. It contributes to maintaining the normal function of the immune system and the protection of cells from oxidative stress, as well as supporting normal skin hair, nails, bones and vision. Zinc also contributes to normal fertility and reproduction, and to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood, as well as playing a role in the process of cell division.

Zinc also contributes to:

• Normal cognitive function
• Normal DNA synthesis
• Normal macronutrient metabolism
• Normal metabolism of fatty acids
• Normal carbohydrate metabolism
• Normal protein synthesis
• Normal metabolism of vitamin A
• Normal acid-base metabolism

Ultra Zinc is a high-quality zinc supplement that is carefully-balanced with 1 mg of copper.

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Red meat is an excellent source of zinc, as are shellfish, such as oysters and mussels. Dairy products, such as milk and cheese, are high in zinc, whilst eggs contain some. Vegan sources of zinc include chickpeas, lentils and beans, as well as seeds, like hemp, and nuts, especially cashews. Fruits and vegetables are not typically high in zinc, although a modest amount can be found in potatoes.

If you feel you are not getting enough from your diet, a supplement could help safeguard your intake. Ultra Zinc provides 15mg of zinc, which contributes to maintaining normal function of the immune system, as well as supporting normal skin hair, nails and vision.

Zinc has been shown to contribute to the maintenance of normal hair. Perfectil Plus Hair contains Zinc, plus Biotin and Selenium, which all contribute to the maintenance of normal hair.