Vitals - Zinc - 100 Caps. (15mg)

What is Vitals Zinc (15 mg)?

This compound form was chosen because its bioavailability is particularly good. And Vitals only uses genuine amino acid chelates from Albion Minerals, recognizable by the trademark TRAACS®, which stands for The Real Amino Acid Chelate System. This brand was created to distinguish itself well from other, possibly inferior, unstable amino acid chelates. Albion has registered more than 100 patents worldwide that guarantee the process, science and structure of their amino acid chelated minerals. In addition, research is done with their minerals and quality testing is done with every batch that is produced.

Benefits of Amino Acid Chelated Minerals

The chelate structure in an amino acid chelate is strong enough not to be split under the influence of gastric juice or digestive enzymes (as is commonly the case with other mineral compounds), but also weak enough that the mineral element can be liberated once it has been taken up by the cells in the intestine. The amino acids fold around the mineral element and protect it during the digestive process and do not let go. The electrical charge of the chelate is also neutral, so that it does not get stuck to pieces of food in the stomach and intestines. The amino acid chelate thus reaches the small intestine in its entirety, where it is absorbed as a dipeptide (compound of two amino acids). This is very beneficial because the body can absorb amino acids (and especially dipeptides) extremely easily. Especially if these consist of the amino acid with the smallest size, namely glycine. As a result, amino acid chelated minerals are many times more absorbable than other mineral forms.

In the epithelial tissue of the jejunum (middle part of the small intestine), the amino acid chelated mineral is actively transported into the mucous cells without competing with other minerals. Only in the mucous cells do metabolic processes ensure that the glycine and the mineral are split and become available for the various organs and systems in the body.

How zinc works in the body

Zinc is widely used by therapists because of its very broad and versatile effect. Zinc is present in all body tissues and is mainly concentrated in the cell nucleus. The mineral is essential for the activity of more than 300 enzymes, so-called metalloenzymes, which have a zinc ion as a cofactor. In addition, it is an important structural component of proteins and cell membranes. Zinc plays a role in many processes in the body in these ways, including the process of cell division and hormone regulation. Zinc is also involved in the normal construction and breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and DNA. Zinc positively impacts the immune system by supporting the production of T cells, aiding in the production of cytokines and contributing to the functioning of natural killer cells. Zinc also helps protect cells against oxidative damage, partly because it plays a role in the functioning of the antioxidant enzymes catalase and superoxide dismutase (SOD). In addition, it contributes to a healthy acid-base balance. Zinc is in fact a co-factor for the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, which catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide into bicarbonate (and vice versa). Bicarbonate is one of the most important buffers that help to keep the acidity of the blood and other extracellular fluid as constant as possible. that catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide to bicarbonate (and vice versa). Bicarbonate is one of the most important buffers that help to keep the acidity of the blood and other extracellular fluid as constant as possible. that catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide to bicarbonate (and vice versa). Bicarbonate is one of the most important buffers that help to keep the acidity of the blood and other extracellular fluid as constant as possible.

Without copper

Zinc and copper are antagonists. A high intake of zinc (50 mg or more per day) for an extended period of time (more than a month) can lead to a low copper status, which is undesirable. However, too high a copper status is also undesirable, especially for the elderly. Vitals therefore consciously chooses not to combine zinc and copper in this product, assuming that there is a good chance that someone also takes a daily multivitamin and mineral preparation and in this way gets some extra copper. At doses from 45 mg per day (3 capsules) it is recommended to supplement extra copper, preferably at a different time of the day to avoid competition in intake.

Permitted health claims of Vitals Zinc (15 mg):

• Contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative damage
• Supports the immune system
• Good for the condition of hair, skin and nails
• Supports the condition of the eye
• Plays a role in bone formation
• Contributes to a healthy acid-base balance
• Contributes to the maintenance of normal cognitive function
• Is involved in the cell division process
• Contributes to normal hormone balance
• Contributes to normal fertility and reproduction
• Plays a role in the normal construction and breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and DNA