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 BioCare
Zinc Citrate
(17.1mg elemental zinc)
Suitable for Vegetarians and
Vegans
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Mineral citrates
are formed by bonding mineral ions to citric acid. Citrates by
their very nature are bioavailable. Zinc citrate occurs in human
breast milk as part of its overall mineral complex.
Citric acid is an organic acid, widely found in fruits, which
effectively bonds to many minerals and trace nutrients, acting
as a very effective transporter across the gut wall.
Nutritional Information per Daily Intake (1 tablet)
Zinc
17.1mg (114% EC RDA).
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Nutritional Supplement Recommended Intake
One
tablet of BioCare Zinc Citrate taken daily with food or as professionally
directed
Allergen Information
None
Contra-indications
None
known if Nutritional Supplement Recommended Intake is followed
Do not exceed the recommended
daily intake.
Store out of reach of young
children. Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Although we take great care in what we say about products on this site, you should always read the manufacturer's label on the actual product carefully before taking supplements.
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INFORMATION
This product is classed as a “food supplement” NOT as “medicine”. There are strict guidelines that must be adhered to when describing the beneficial effects of food supplements. Amongst these are that it is not allowable to suggest that it can treat, cure or alleviate any health condition. Thus we are only able to advise you of symptoms of any health condition with regard to which the product may be beneficial. Whilst try to give you the fullest information possible, regardless of the amount of research that may or may not have been undertaken, we are only permitted to say that the product “may” have “beneficial” effects on symptoms of health conditions or specific parts of the body but not the health condition itself. Thus, you will see below the expressions “may” and “beneficial” used consistently in the information below. Please also note that comments and information given below are authored by us and should not be taken as having been made by the manufacturer of the product.
Benefits and Features of Zinc Citrate
· Zinc is necessary for the sense of taste and smell
· Zinc is required for insulin formation and activity
· Zinc is an antioxidant mineral
· Zinc is essential for many vital enzymatic processes
· Zinc is needed for a healthy reproductive and immune system,
for tissue renewal, maintenance of the skin and for healthy
bones and teeth
· Zinc helps maintain healthy liver function and releases
vitamin A from the liver
· Zinc is required for the development of the skeleton, nervous
system and brain function in the growing foetus
· Citrates have a high absorption rate and require little
acidification prior to absorption
· Citrates are bioavailable, requiring smaller levels of
supplementation
· Suitable for individuals with malabsorption and poor zinc
status
· Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Ingredients typically per tablet
50mg Zinc Citrate (providing 17.1mg elemental zinc)
Non-active ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, cellulose,
vegetable magnesium stearate
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BioCare
BioCare
is an independent, privately owned science based company founded in the United
Kingdom by practitioners with many years experience in biological science and
nutrition. BioCare's emphasis is on quality and innovation in both product
development and manufacturing techniques.
Over
the years, BioCare has been the first to introduce into the United Kingdom, and
in some cases the world, a number of new and exciting nutrition ingredients,
products and manufacturing processes.
BioCare
uses the purest raw materials available in their manufacturing and wherever
possible, produce their own ingredients, thus enabling them to maintain greater
control over what goes into their products. The entire BioCare product range is
designed to be hypoallergenic.
BioCare
and its products are highly respected by British Nutrition Practitioners.
Minerals
Minerals are the inorganic elements which comprise part of the body. They
contribute from 60% to 80% of all the inorganic material in the human body. The
trace elements make up the remainder. Minerals and trace elements serve as vital
catalysts for the biological reactions that take place within the body. They are
found, for example, in bones, teeth and soft tissues. They are needed for the
production of blood, hormones and enzymes, thus serving a life sustaining
function.
The absorption of minerals and trace elements (excluding
electrolytes) is generally less efficient than that of other nutrients. The term
“bioavailability” refers to the degree to which a particular nutrient is
available for use in the body. There are many factors which influence
bioavailability including the compound form of the mineral or trace element.
Boron helps influence the
metabolism of nutrients that help maintain bone health and may play a role in
hormone regulation.
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Its primary
function – in cooperation with phosphorus – is to help build and maintain bones
and teeth. Calcium aids the blood-clotting process and helps control the passage
of fluids through cells. Calcium is also is related to proper functioning of the
heart and neuromuscular system.
Chromium, when complexed as
the Glucose Tolerance Factor, plays a role in the effectiveness of insulin, the
hormone responsible for blood sugar metabolism.
Copper aids iron absorption,
helping to form haemoglobin of red blood cells.
Copper also helps convert amino acids into pigment, thereby
adding colour to hair and skin.
Iodine is an essential
component of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine, which is the master regulator of
metabolism.
Iron acts with protein and
copper to make haemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying component of red blood cells.
Magnesium is involved in
muscle contraction and nerve function. At least half of the magnesium in the
body is combined with calcium and phosphorus in bones. The remainder is in soft
tissues including red blood cells and muscles.
Manganese is an important activator of enzyme systems. It is involved in protein
synthesis and fatty acid metabolism. Manganese is also necessary for normal
skeletal development and pituitary gland activity.
Molybdenum is a trace element
that serves as a cofactor in many enzyme systems. It is also involved in the
physiological roles of sulfur-containing amino acids.
Phosphorus is the second most
abundant mineral in the body and is found in every living cell. It is involved
in helping the proper function of muscles and nerves and often works in
conjunction with calcium.
Selenium is an essential
trace mineral that works synergistically with vitamin E. As a constituent of
glutathione peroxidase, an antioxidant enzyme, selenium helps neutralize the
effects of free radicals within body tissue.
Sodium and potassium are
involved in the process of balancing fluid within the body. Sodium is found
predominantly in fluids outside the cells, while potassium is found inside the
cells. The balance of these two electrolytes – along with calcium and magnesium
– plays a vital role in helping to maintain cardiovascular function.
Zinc is an essential trace
mineral, important to help support the immune system. It is also a component of
insulin, body fluids, and many enzyme systems.
Important Notice Regarding Supplementation
For many people, nutritional supplementation can
be an important and useful adjunct to a healthy diet. However, by no means
should supplementation be a substitute for food and it should also be recognised
that certain nutrients should be used within the recommended guidelines so as to
reduce the possibility of toxicity or side effects.
This list is only offered as a general guide and
is not to be viewed as a definitive statement on the subject of drug-nutrient
interactions or toxicity.
Caution should always be used with individuals
who are taking any form of drug therapy.
Ongoing research will no doubt turn up additional
information on the relationship between optimum nutrient intake and overdose.
If in doubt consult either an authoritative text such as Martindale, Merck Index
or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
The following may serve as a useful guide to some
of the more common contra-indications.
Boron
Calcium
Chromium
Iron
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Iron can accumulate in
the system and long-term use should be monitored.
Contra-indicated in cases of Addisons Disease.
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Inorganic iron
supplements can cause diarrhoea alternating with constipation and stomach
cramps.
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Inorganic iron
supplements can cause dark brown to black bowel motions.
Magnesium
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Contra-indicated in
kidney disease.
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Can cause diarrhoea,
nausea and sometimes headaches when taken in large doses.
Manganese
Molybdenum
Potassium
Selenium
Zinc
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