Zinc Caps (50 mg, 90 vegetarian capsules)

Zinc Caps is a powerful and pure zinc supplement containing 50 mg of zinc per capsule, delivered in the form of OptiZinc® (zinc monomethionine) and zinc citrate for high bioavailability. Zinc is a vital mineral that is part of over 300 enzyme systems in the body, and plays a central role in the immune system, brain function, vision, skin health and the cells' antioxidant defences. The product is designed to provide a simple, daily way to support the body's natural processes, and is suitable for both women and men who want to maintain good health and vitality.

Health effects
Zinc has been documented to contribute to a number of important biological functions:
• Supports the normal function of the immune system and the body's natural defences.
• Contributes to protecting cells against oxidative stress.
• Contributes to maintaining normal vision.
• Plays a role in normal cognitive function and brain health.
• Important for skin, hair and nails, and supports the skin's regeneration processes.
• Contributes to normal energy turnover and metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.
• Contributes to normal fertility and reproduction in both women and men.

Top 2 main features
• Contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system.
• Protects the cells against oxidative stress.

A surprising health effect
• Zinc contributes to a normal sense of taste and smell, an often overlooked but important function for quality of life.

Technical details and specifications
• Content per capsule: 50 mg zinc (from OptiZinc® zinc monomethionine and zinc citrate)
• Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable cellulose (capsule), vegetable stearate, silica
• Number of capsules per box: 90 vegetarian capsules
• Recommended use: 1 capsule daily, preferably with food, or as recommended by a healthcare professional
• Storage: Store cool, dry and out of the reach of children

Reservation
Zinc in high doses can inhibit the absorption of copper. If you take more than 50 mg of zinc daily for more than 4 weeks, you should also take a copper supplement (approx. 2 mg) to avoid a copper deficiency. Not suitable for children. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use.

Disclaimer
Allowed to be used by adults. All use of supplements is at your own risk and should be done in consultation with a doctor. The recommended daily dose must not be exceeded. Dietary supplements should not replace a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. The effect of the product may vary from person to person. Uno Vita AS does not claim that the products we market can cure disease. Uno Vita increasingly uses artificial intelligence for analyses, summaries and design of articles. We do not accept responsibility for possible errors due to human or computer technology (AI) errors, inaccuracies or missing information in scientific sources. We encourage all readers to examine information critically. We refer to the right to freedom of expression in the dissemination of research data and health information.

Scientific references

1. EFSA Journal – Scientific Opinion on Zinc Bioavailability

2. EFSA NDA Panel – Scientific Opinion on Dietary Reference Values for Zinc

3. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements – Zinc: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals

4. WHO – Micronutrients and Health: Zinc

5. PubMed – Role of Zinc in Immunity and Aging

6. Prasad AS. Zinc in human health: Effect of zinc on immune cells. Mol Med.

7. BMC Ophthalmology – Zinc's Role in Vision Maintenance

8. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine – Antioxidant Properties of Zinc

9. Clinical Nutrition – Zinc and Cognitive Health

10. Cochrane Library – Zinc Supplementation and Immune Support

11. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition – Zinc Absorption and Bioavailability

12. ScienceDirect – Zinc and Oxidative Stress

13. Nature Reviews – Zinc in Cellular Function

14. International Journal of Dermatology – Zinc in skin health and wound healing

15. Journal of Nutrition - Zinc's role in fertility and reproduction

16. Advances in Nutrition – Zinc and neurological health

17. Biometals – Zinc transporters and homeostasis

18. British Journal of Nutrition – Zinc and energy metabolism

19. European Food Safety Authority – Approved health claims for Zinc

20. Free Radical Biology & Medicine – Zinc as an antioxidant

21. Clinical Interventions in Aging – Zinc status and healthy ageing