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Zinc-C has been designed to provide a unique and effective combination of specific vitamins, minerals and herbs with a powerful immune boosting and detoxifying effect. It is a very useful supplement for those wishing to protect themselves from colds and flu during the winter months or for people whose immune systems are under pressure due to illness or stress. The combination of nutrients includes Vitamin C, Zinc, Echinacea, Golden Seal, and Lapacho, all of which are well renowned for their immune enhancing or infection-fighting properties.
VITAMIN C
Vitamin C has many actions which help to keep the body free of infection. It is antiviral, antibacterial and assists the body’s detoxification processes. Vitamin C promotes immune function in several ways, it is required for phagocytic activity and also increases the production of B- and T- lymphocytes and interferons. In addition it is a powerful antioxidant and prevents oxidation of cellular tissue and is involved in promoting healthy tissue repair and wound healing.
ECHINACEA
Echinacea is a wild flower native to North America and has traditionally been used by the American Indians to strengthen the body’s resistance to bacterial and viral infections. Echinacea’s powerful immune-stimulating properties has been verified by numerous clinical trials in recent years. Several compounds have been isolated from the herb with a range of immune boosting actions.
GOLDEN SEAL
Because of its antimicrobial activity, Goldenseal has a long history of use for infections and inflammation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory, digestive, and urinary tracts.
LAPACHO
Laboratory tests have shown the active constituents of Lapacho to be very potent antifungal agents.
ZINC
Zinc is a component of more than 300 enzymes systems and is involved in numerous physiological functions, including specific immune functions in promoting wound healing and repair and in Tcell maturation.
RECOMENDED FOR
* Those wishing to boost immune function
* People who are mentally stressed
WORKS WELL WITH
* ZM3 Multivitamin and Mineral
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CONTRA-INDICTIONS & WARNINGS
High doses of Vitamin C (several grams) may cause diarrhoea. Reducing the dose will reverse this effect.
SIDE EFFECTS AND INTERACTIONS
None known at the recommended dosage
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| Nutrition Information |
Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate).......................... 250mg
Standardised Echinacea Purpurea Extract.................... 50mg
(4% Polyphenols)
Golden Seal Root Herb Powder............................... 50mg
Lapacho (Pau D’Arco) Bark Herb Powder...................... 20mg
Zinc (Citrate)............................................. 15mg
Tabletted with: Microcrystalline Cellulose and Vegetable Stearic
Acid. Coating agent - Hypromellose.
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FREE FROM: GM PROTEINS, GELATIN, LACTOSE, GLUTEN, STARCH, WHEAT, SUGAR, SALT, YEAST, ARTIFICIAL, COLOURS, FLAVOURS, ADDITIVES, PRESERVATIVES
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