Description

Zinc is an essential mineral needed for many of your body’s functions. Among these functions are antioxidant properties, promotion of healthy immunity and helping with inflammation. This key mineral stimulates the activity of many types of enzymes necessary for your body. It is also an integral component of vital hormones and supports protein and DNA synthesis, insulin production, as well as thyroid and bone metabolism. While promoting cardiovascular and neurological health, zinc helps the elderly to maintain vision.

A zinc deficiency in elderly adults has been shown to contribute to age-related immune decline, immunosenescence. This happens partly due to the decreasing size and function of the thymus gland. Evidence suggests that zinc may help to maintain healthy function of the thymus gland in elderly people.

Unfortunately, zinc absorption can be limited and further inhibited by molecules in plant sources and grains. We responded to this problem by combining OptiZinc® with zinc citrate in a low-cost potent formula. OptiZinc® is a superior bioavailable form of zinc, which consists of one of the most absorbable forms of zinc, zinc methionate (methionine).