Zinc
Quick answer: Zinc is a mineral ingredient. Essential for immune function, skin healing, and the regulation of hair-follicle activity. Take with food to avoid nausea. Don't combine with calcium in the same dose.
- Role
- Mineral
- Form
- Zinc bisglycinate · 15 mg elemental
- Citations
- 1 peer-reviewed reference
Sourcing
Zinc bisglycinate from the same German manufacturer as our magnesium, chelation produces a form that's gentler on the gut and better absorbed than zinc oxide or sulphate.
How it works
Zinc is a cofactor for over 300 enzymes and is required for skin healing, T-cell function, and the keratinisation cycle that underpins healthy hair and nails.
How to take it
Take with food to avoid nausea. Don't combine with calcium in the same dose.
Form & standardisation
Zinc bisglycinate · 15 mg elemental
Research
- Hemilä 2017 · JRSM Open, Meta-analysis showed zinc lozenges shortened the duration of common colds by approximately one third.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zinc?
Zinc is a mineral ingredient. Essential for immune function, skin healing, and the regulation of hair-follicle activity.
How does Zinc work?
Zinc is a cofactor for over 300 enzymes and is required for skin healing, T-cell function, and the keratinisation cycle that underpins healthy hair and nails.
How should I take Zinc?
Take with food to avoid nausea. Don't combine with calcium in the same dose.
Where is Clekina's Zinc sourced?
Zinc bisglycinate from the same German manufacturer as our magnesium, chelation produces a form that's gentler on the gut and better absorbed than zinc oxide or sulphate.