Zinc is a very active mineral in human metabolism. It works by binding to and activating over 200 enzymes. Enzymes are the indispensable "executives" of life and health, implementing the genetic code for a wide variety of metabolism and pro...
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Zinc is a very active mineral in human metabolism. It works by binding to and activating over 200 enzymes. Enzymes are the indispensable "executives" of life and health, implementing the genetic code for a wide variety of metabolism and producing vibrant healthy bodies when optimal nutrition is supplied. To the degree that zinc is depleted from our cells, normal zinc-related health support is compromised. Some of the more salient health problems associated with zinc depletion include impaired immune function, prostate enlargement, male infertility, various kinds of psychiatric illness (including depression), insomnia, behavioral problems, delayed wound healing, anorexia, a diminished or loss sense of smell and/or taste, night blindness, macular degeneration, skin stretch marks, susceptibility to acne, chronic inflammatory conditions including rheumatory arthritis, and many more.
One area that warrants special focus is the prevention of benign prostate enlargement. Most men will encounter this problem if they live long enough. The prostate gland has the highest concentration of zinc compared to all other tissues in the male body.
Prostate enlargement is thought to occur as a result of exaggerated formation of dihydrotestosterone in the prostate gland, from the normally present testosterone. This derivative of testosterone is considerably more potent than testosterone for causing prostate gland cells to multiply. The enlargement is due to just too many gland cells, a condition called hyperplacia. Zinc inhibits the exaggerated formation of dihydrotestosterone. If you are now suffering from prostate enlargement, consider using 25 to 50 mg of zinc daily. There is not an expected adverse interaction with Proscar and zinc, but for newer medications ask your pharmacist or physician if there is a potential problem with zinc supplementation before proceeding. Saw palmetto is also an effective herb for reducing prostate enlargement, but herbal intervention should be secondary to nutritional intervention, or they can be used together.
Citrate salts of particular minerals are better absorbed into the bloodstream. The citric acid content provides efficient breakdown and absorption which is ideal for people whose gastric acid secretion is impaired. The trade-off is that, typically, there is a lower concentration of the elemental mineral ingredient in a citrate formula.
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Directions
Many nutrition experts will recommend 20 to 60 mg per day, preferably in divided doses, even though the RDA is 15 mg. The older we become, the more we have to compensate for failing absorption. Buying a product that supplies 50 mg allows flexibility. Use one every other day for averaging 25 mg per day, or use one a day for 50mg.
Ingredients
Each Tablet Contains: Zinc Citrate - 50 mg
Label Information
Hermetic seal under cap for safety and freshness. Contains no artificial preservatives, color, dairy, sweeteners, starch, wheat or yeast.
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Additional Information
For 50 years the webber name has been trusted in North American households as the source of Vitamin E. Now webber naturals is a 'natural' extension, bringing consumers a wide range of vitamins, minerals, herbs and special supplements to meet their families' health and nutrition needs.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
