Vitatabs Zinc acetate supplement
- Our menthol-freshmint-flavored lozenges contain highly absorbing zinc acetate
- Zinc contributes to normal function of the immune system and protects cells from oxidative damage
Zinc is a very important mineral, including contributing to the maintenance of normal bones, hair, skin and nails, normal metabolism of fatty acids and carbohydrates.
Zinc contributes to building proteins, immunity and cognitive function, plays a role in reproduction, normal fertility.
Formula
Normal daily intake of 1 lozenge contains:
- Zinc 10 mg (100 %*)
Maximum daily intake of 8 tablets contains:
- Zinc 80 mg (800 %*)
Ingredients
Sorbitol, fructose, thickening agent hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, zinc acetate, emulsifier magnesium salts of fatty acids, aromas (menthol, freshmint).
Daily Intake
1-8 tablets per day. Suck one tablet in every two hours, let the tablet melt slowly in the mouth. Consume the maximum daily dosage 8 tablets up to 14 days only.
Caution/Allergy
The maximum daily dosage is not recommended for children or the elderly, or during pregnancy and breast-feeding. The daily dosage should not be exceeded. Keep away from children. Excessive use may have laxative effects.
Free from lactose, yeast, sweeteners and gluten.
Suitable for
Suitable for adults. Suitable for vegans.
Pack size
60 tablets/ 96 g
Physiological effects
Vitatabs® Zinc Acetate is a menthol-freshmint flavored zinc lozenge to alleviate the symptoms of common cold and to shorten its duration. The use of zinc acetate at doses in excess of 75 mg/day within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms has been shown to reduce the duration of cold symptoms.
Body’s immune system maintains resistance and protects the body against different bacteria and viruses. Zinc is needed to develop, differentiate and maintain the immune system’s white blood cells or leukocytes. Zinc lozenges appear to influence the common cold through the release of free zinc ions into the oro-pharyngeal region. Zinc acetate has been proposed as the most ideal salt for zinc lozenges.
The effect of zinc acetate is based on its ability to rapidly dissolve to the so-called ionic, active form. Slowly soluble zinc has an immediate effect on mouth, throat, and esophageal mucous membrane pathogens. Therefore, the tablets should be taken by sucking small amounts several times a day.