{"product_id":"zinc-citrate-30mg-180c","title":"Zinc (Citrate) 30mg 180 Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc is a mineral that is a cofactor for over 300 enzyme processes. In humans it is considered an essential trace mineral. Cofactors like zinc are crucial at a cellular level to be able to make and repair tissue, to grow and for wound healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does it come from? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDietary zinc is found in red meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, seafood and shellfish, legumes, nuts and seeds as well as fortified foods.  What does it do? Zinc is a cofactor for over 300 enzyme processes in the body, including processes affecting vision, antioxidant status, insulin function and more. It is involved in the making of cholesterol, protein and fats and also regulates Vitamin A release from the liver. Zinc is crucial for immune regulation by enhancing the function of the T cells which help fight infection. It also regulates inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeficiencies in zinc lead to inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, decreased number and also the fighting capacity of the immune system (NK cells, T cells), and recurrent upper respiratory infections. Zinc is documented to enhance immune function in the elderly as well as exercise performance (hence cellular energy). It has also been shown to reduce the duration of the common cold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 capsule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount Per Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc\u003c\/strong\u003e ..... \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e30mg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e(as zinc citrate)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cellulose, Vegetarian Capsule (Cellulose), Ascorbyl Palmitate.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Claims in this description are based on traditional naturopathic practice and are not FDA evaluated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vital Nutrients","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46159166472350,"sku":"UNC-Z-0578","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/9460\/files\/Zinc_citrate_180caps_VN_shelf.jpg?v=1762456281","url":"https:\/\/shop.drandrewneville.com\/products\/zinc-citrate-30mg-180c","provider":"Dr. Andrew Neville","version":"1.0","type":"link"}