Zinc Drink – Essential Trace Mineral

Description

Zinc Drink™ provides zinc in a convenient liquid supplement that can be mixed with water. Zinc is an essential trace mineral that is needed for the activity of numerous enzymes associated with energy metabolism. It plays an important role in maintaining healthy immune system function

BENEFITS of
Zinc is a component of over 200 enzymes and DNA/RNA synthesis. Zinc is essential for wound healing and strong immune system that is capable of fighting off germs. Zinc deficiency can cause impaired immune function, diarrhoea, delayed wound healing, appetite and weight loss

FREE OF
Wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, fish, nuts, animal or dairy products, artificial sweeteners, unnecessary binders, fillers and preservatives

GALINA’S EXPERT OPINION

Zinc deficiency can occur in people with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease because zinc is lost through chronic diarrhoea, vomiting and impaired digestion/absorption of nutrients. “Zinc deficiency has even been documented in Crohn’s patients while in remission”(1) and in children, ages 8-18 with Crohn’s disease (2).

Also, people with intestinal surgery, stomach surgery such as gastric bypass, can become deficient in zinc due to an increased loss of zinc in stool and decreased absorption of zinc. ! Please note you can have zinc deficiency even when zinc level in your blood test is normal because blood level of zinc is not always an accurate reflection of the tissue level of zinc. ! Zinc deficiency must be based on a clinical diagnosis performed by your doctor.

SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Serving Size: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) | Servings per Container: 28 | Amount Per Serving : Zinc (as zinc sulfate) 15 mg

Other Ingredient: Deionized water.

GALINA’S SUGGESTED USE
Iron supplements can interfere with the absorption of Zinc supplements. Therefore, if you are taking iron, take it separately from zinc Take 1 teaspoon X 3 times daily between meals for 3 weeks.

MANUFACTURER’s SUGGESTED USE
One teaspoonful daily between meals or as directed by your healthcare practitioner

WARNING
Long-term intake of zinc in high doses (100-300 mg daily) can suppress the immune system and trigger copper deficiency. Also, excessive zinc intake can cause a headache, nausea, diarrhoea and stomach cramps.

References:

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4231515/

2. http://www.nature.com/pr/journal/v56/n2/full/pr2004199a.html?foxtrotcallback=true