Liquid Zinc Assay (8 fl oz)
Dietary Supplement
Highly Absorbable Liquid Zinc
Excellent for Use in Rapid Analysis of Zinc Status
*Please note the zinc per serving has increased from 10mg to 25mg. We prefer the Premier Multi Vitamin as a zinc source because it also has copper. Zinc is an antagonist to copper and taking liquid zinc daily can result in a copper deficiency. Please use with caution.
As an essential mineral for life, zinc plays a key role in many important physiological functions as well as providing important immune support. Liquid Zinc Assay contains liquid zinc as zinc sulfate. This product is made using purified water - not filtered or tap water which may contain impurities that could potentially distort a zinc taste test.
Ingredients
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Serving size 1 Teaspoon (5 mL)
Zinc (Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 mg
Other Ingredients: Purified Water
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Recommended Use
Hold 1 teaspoon in the mouth for 15 seconds. If an immediate taste perception occurs, the individual may have an adequate zinc status. A lack of taste or delay in taste perception may indicate a zinc deficiency. Liquid Zinc Assay is not harmful and may be swallowed after testing.
As a supplement: Take 1 teaspoon in water or juice daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Zinc is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies. Zinc helps to support enzyme function, the immune system, wound healing, taste/smell perceptions, DNA synthesis, normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood and adolescence.
Zinc is found naturally in oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts, seafood, whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals and dairy.
Symptoms associated with zinc deficiency include; growth retardation, hair loss, diarrhea, impotence, eye & skin lesions, loss of appetite, taste, weight loss, poor wound healing, and mental lethargy.