Better Health Zinc Lozenges 15 Mg--60 Lozenges

Background:

Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a major role in growth, reproduction, antioxidant defenses and healthy immune function. Zinc is a critical nutrient for the immune system. The normal, healthy development of immune cells, particularly T-lymphocytes depends upon normal, healthy zinc levels within the body. A zinc deficiency, for example, has been shown to reduce the physical size of the thymus gland which is crucial to the maturation of T-lymphocytes that are integral to a healthy immune response. Our Zinc Lozenge 15mg has been shown to help support the body’s natural defenses overall wellbeing.*

Features:

• 15 mg of zinc citrate and gluconate per lozenge
• Slippery elm and Bee propolis helps sooth the throat
• Vitamin C as calcium ascorbate, a non-form of ascorbic acid
• Natural lemon flavor

Benefits:

• Helps support normal, healthy immune function.*
• Provides antioxidant support which is essential to immune function.*
• Studies show zinc enhances immune support and may reduce the severity and duration of seasonal disorders.*
• Studies also show that prophylactic (preventive) use of zinc lozenges may reduce the number of colds per year, as well as reduce antibiotic usage.*
• Vitamin C is added to the zinc lozenge for its antioxidant properties. It may alsobe useful as an immune stimulator as well, promoting resistance to infection.*
• Slippery elm is a mucilaginous herb that provides soothing support for the mucus lining of the throat and esophagus, both of which may become irritated during a cold/infection.*