Zinc picolinate 75 mg, 60 caps

Zinc picolinate 75 mg - the best-absorbed form for strong immunity and healthy skin

Zinc picolinate is an acidic form of zinc that the human body can absorb more easily than other forms of zinc.

Zinc absorption in the body is a complex process, with zinc passing through intestinal membranes, into the bloodstream and into individual cells. In a study to measure comparative absorption rates of different forms of zinc, researchers measured zinc levels in the hair, skin and urine of test subjects, as these areas contain the highest concentrations of zinc in the human body. The study, published in the journal Agents Actions, showed that Zinc Picolinate had better absorption in the subjects than Zinc Citrate or Zinc Gluconate. In fact, after a four-week period, the study showed a significant increase in zinc levels in the group that received Picolinate.

According to "The Complete Physician's Guide to Vitamins and Minerals," supplementation with zinc picolinate can help control acne. It also acts as a general immune booster. Zinc picolinate can also help the body get rid of many types of toxins; doctors often recommend this supplement to treat lead poisoning.

Doctors also often recommend zinc picolinate to pregnant women, as pregnancy can result in zinc deficiency, and zinc is essential for proper fetal development.

In addition, zinc picolinate may help prevent and treat conditions such as prostate enlargement, liver disease and cirrhosis; and zinc combined with other oxidants, including vitamins C, E and beta-carotene, may be helpful in slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration. (research)