Zinc

VitaOn Zinc is a quality, easily digestible form of the vital element zinc bound to organic citric acid. Taken in capsule form as a dietary supplement, it serves to provide our body with the required levels of the element.

Zinc plays an important role in human health and is a vital element for the body, performing multiple functions.

Product Content

Main ingredients: zinc citrate, gelatin capsule.

• Единична доза: 1 капсула
• Количество: 80 капсули
• Съдържание в една капсула:
• Цинков цитрат – 50 mg (30%)
• Цинк от цинков цитрат – 15 mg

We offer pure and natural support for your health:

• 100% active ingredients
• Gluten free
• Lactose free
• No added sugar
• Without preservatives and artificial colors
• Not tested on animals.

Recommendations for admission

Recommended daily intake

From 1 (one) to 3 capsules per day after meals - depending on individual needs and on the recommendation of a medical specialist.

Recommended intake period

For maximum results it is good to take up to 2 months (8 weeks). After a rest period of about 2 weeks, the cycle can be repeated.

Other recommendations

• Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
• Not to be taken by pregnant and lactating women.
• The product is not a substitute for a varied diet.
• The product is not a medicine, but a food supplement.
• Consult your doctor before taking.

Storage: In a dry, cool and protected from direct sunlight place, at a temperature of up to 25°C. To be stored in places inaccessible to small children.

Who is it suitable for?

Taking zinc in the form of a food supplement is suitable for people who wish to ensure optimal levels of the element, ensuring better conditions for the functioning of their body.

It is suitable for people with some of the symptoms of zinc deficiency or with a laboratory-confirmed one. People with inadequate diets and irregular meals would benefit from zinc intake.

The additional intake of zinc is determined by people who are subjected to great physical and mental efforts, as well as high levels of stress.

The trust of our customers is important to us. Therefore, each product has a registration number issued by the Agency responsible for the control of food and food additives, which verifies its authenticity and quality: T032304820.

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GMP certificate - Good Manufacturing Practice - represents the gold standard in the production of nutritional supplements.

VitaOn products are manufactured following strict production processes and strict controls at every stage, guaranteeing high quality and safety.

GMP certificates are a kind of proof of our company's dedication to providing you with only first-class premium products.

We prioritize consistency, accuracy and cleanliness and thus offer you peace of mind and trust that we are responsible for.

What is zinc?

Zinc is an indispensable trace element for all living organisms. It is vital for prenatal as well as postnatal development.

It is the second most abundant mineral in the human body after iron and is the only mineral that takes part in the construction of all enzyme classes.

In developing countries, zinc deficiency affects about two billion people, causing many health problems.

Deficiency in children leads to:

• Disturbing and compensating performance, both physically and mentally
• Delayed puberty
• Increased risk of developing trivial infections and diarrhea.

As we said, zinc is widely represented in the construction of many enzymes. An example of this is alcohol dehydrogenase, where the zinc atom is located in the reactive center of the enzyme.

Excessive zinc intake can lead to impaired coordination of limbs, ataxia, vomiting, diarrhea, as well as copper (Cu) deficiency.

Zinc is a mineral, a trace element that our body needs in very small amounts. However, its importance is enormous, as it is irreplaceably involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Since zinc is an essential element, this means that we do not produce it, but must rely on food to supply it to the body.

Natural sources of zinc

Foods rich in zinc are:

• Red meat
• The offal
• Fish and seafood - shrimps, mussels, squid and others
• Legumes are also high in zinc.
• Pine nuts, cashews and peanuts are also good sources of this mineral.

Due to a diet rich in refined foods, zinc deficiencies are quite common nowadays.

Symptoms of zinc deficiency include:

• Low immunity
• Low levels of sex hormones
• Disturbed sleep
• Deterioration of the condition of the skin and nails.

And all this is only in mild cases of zinc deficiency.

To avoid these symptoms of zinc deficiency, many people rely not only on zinc content in food, but also on obtaining it through dietary supplements. However, not all forms of zinc are equally absorbable.

Forms of zinc

In our formula, we have chosen an organic compound - citric acid to provide you with zinc citrate - a form that has very high biological activity and good digestibility.

Other easily digestible organic forms of zinc are

• Zinc glycinate
• Zinc bisglycinate
• Zinc Picolinate

In the food supplement industry, zinc oxide is often used - it is an inorganic salt of zinc, with low bioavailability, which, unfortunately, is often included in the offered supplements. The benefits of taking this form of zinc are, unfortunately, negligible.

Benefits of zinc for human health

Zinc is a widely occurring element in the human body and there is practically no tissue or organ in which it is not found and actively participates.

The roles of zinc in the functioning of the human organism are many and of a diverse nature.

Let's take a look at them:

• Zinc is required for the functioning of over 300 enzymes and over 1000 transcription factors.
• It is involved in the regulation and synthesis of DNA and RNA. Actively participates in the processes of translation - the synthesis of proteins. It plays a structural role in the formation of a number of enzymes.
• It participates in the synthesis of the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen and is responsible for the regulation of their levels.
• Zinc is responsible for the proper growth of the body and maturation of the nervous and reproductive systems, as well as for the formation of a healthy skeleton and connective tissue.
• Optimal levels of zinc in the body contribute to the maintenance of good immunity and provide good resistance capabilities of the body (and the immune system) to infectious agents.
• It participates as a cofactor in the maturation processes of T-cells (one of the ranks of white blood cells responsible for actively fighting viruses and bacteria). Participates in the regeneration of the thymus.
• Zinc also has an indirect effect on immunity through its antioxidant effect. Oxidative stress caused by free radicals weakens the body's strength. Zinc, as a cofactor and participant in a number of enzymes and biochemical compounds, plays a role in the process of eliminating free radicals and minimizing oxidative stress.
• It also participates in the process of cell regeneration and actively in the synthesis of collagen. In fact, about 5% of our body's zinc reserves are found in the skin. Zinc creams and pastes, as well as orally, are very widely used for skin burns.
• In addition to the faster formation and maturation of collagen, zinc also has a powerful antiseptic effect and keeps the environment clean of bacteria and fungi. It is also widely used in the cosmetic industry in the treatment of acne and problem skin.
• In addition to antiseptic and immunomodulating action, zinc has an anti-inflammatory effect. In its role as an antioxidant, it reduces oxidative stress in the body, thereby inactivating or reducing the concentration of various pro-inflammatory proteins.

In the fitness industry, zinc is the subject of a lot of attention among people looking for supplements to increase muscle mass and increase strength. It participates in the synthesis of male sex hormones and its optimal levels ensure adequate testosterone levels. Every man needs it to feel toned and motivated.

Zinc plays a role in appetite regulation. With a deficiency of this element, a low appetite and apathy towards food is observed. Its adequate intake guarantees good appetite and weight control in people suffering from malnutrition, low body weight or consumption syndrome in oncological diseases, as well as in AIDS.

In the structure of proteins, zinc ions are often attached to the amino acid chains of aspartic acid, glutamic acid, cysteine, and histidine.

Roughly 2-4 grams of zinc are distributed in the human body.

The larger depots are:

• Brain
• Muscles
• Bones
• Leather
• Kidneys
• Liver

The highest concentrations of this trace element are found in the prostate and eyes.

The exchange of zinc in the body takes place mainly in the intestinal mucosa, where specific receptors on the intestinal walls are responsible for the absorption of this mineral.

Zinc then binds to a variety of organic ligands, playing key roles in RNA and DNA metabolism, cell signaling, and gene expression.

Interestingly, approximately 10% of all human proteins are linked to zinc.

In the central nervous system, zinc is stored in specific synaptic vesicles of glutamatergic neurons and has a role in modulating the transmission of nerve impulses. In case of intoxication with large doses of zinc, a neurotoxic effect associated with excessive mitochondrial oxidative stress, dysregulation of calcium metabolism and other mechanisms may occur in the nervous system.

Zinc and its benefits in the treatment of some diseases

Zinc is an extremely important element without which life as we know it would not be possible.

It is involved in many processes and builds the structure of many compounds. In addition, zinc has a direct role in the treatment of certain diseases and conditions.

Benefits of taking Zinc in gastroenteritis

High-quality nutritional supplements based on zinc in its organic forms such as citrate, acetate or gluconate are often used to treat colds caused by viral agents. Taking about 75mg/day of zinc during the first 24 hours of the onset of illness can reduce the duration of a cold by about a day.

The common cold is most commonly caused by the human rhinovirus.

Zinc has the ability to directly inhibit the receptor to which the virus attaches, as well as suppress further replication (multiplication) in the nasal mucosa.

Involvement of zinc in the construction of many biomolecules

Zinc is widely present in the human body. It enters the structure and construction of a number of active biomolecules because of its chemical structure, which allows it to be both highly active and stable. It occupies important positions in the composition and processes related to the synthesis of proteins, enzymes, DNA and RNA.

The participation of zinc in the construction of enzymes

The chemical nature of zinc makes it a good catalyst in hydroxylation processes and other enzymatic reactions. It is a metal with a flexible coordination geometry, which enables the proteins with which it forms bonds to rapidly change their configurations and carry out biological reactions.

Two examples of zinc-containing enzymes are carbonic anhydrase and carboxypeptidase. They are important in processes related to carbon dioxide and, accordingly, protein degradation.

With this role, zinc ensures the correct sequence of bases when copying the DNA helix in the processes of replication and the correct sequence of amino acids in the processes of translation.

The involvement of zinc in the structure of DNA and various proteins

Zinc plays a structural role in "zinc fingers". They form part of some transcription factors, which are proteins aimed at recognizing the sequence of DNA bases in the processes of its replication and transcription.

Each of the 8 or 10 zinc ions in the zinc finger helps maintain its structure by coordinatively binding to 4 amino acids of the transcription factor.

The human protein responsible for transporting dopamine has a high affinity for this mineral. By binding to it, zinc inhibits the reabsorption of dopamine and increases the dopamine efflux that occurs with the use of certain stimulants.

Zinc deficiency

Zinc is an essential trace element involved in a number of body functions and structures.

Without it, life would be impossible. Its inadequate intake and failure to meet the daily quantitative needs lead to severe consequences for the body. A variety of symptoms, complications and even diseases are observed in the absence of zinc.

The symptoms of a mild form of zinc deficiency are varied. Growth retardation in childhood, diarrhoea, impotence and delayed sexual maturation have been clinically proven.

There are also forms of alopecia - baldness, skin lesions and problems with the eye apparatus.

Zinc deficiency leads to:

• Loss of appetite
• Decreased cognitive functions
• Reduced immunity
• Improper carbohydrate metabolism
• Impaired synthesis of proteins and DNA.

This affects most often the organs whose cells are subject to frequent change and, accordingly, replication and transcription processes are widespread - mucous membranes, skin, intestinal and stomach epithelium, etc.

Zinc deficiency leads to reproductive teratogenesis (impaired structure and information carried by sperm and eggs) as well as serious disturbances in intrauterine development.

What are the benefits of taking Zinc on VitaOn?

Zinc is the second most abundant ion and trace element in the human body after iron, not only in quantity, but also in importance.

Lack of zinc for a longer period of time leads to depletion of the organism's reserves, which causes severe disturbances in the work of our body. If the problems associated with insufficient intake of zinc are not addressed in time and adequately, the subsequent changes gradually become incompatible with life.

The modern man's diet is extremely poor in important microelements, as it mainly consists of refined foods, rich in calories and poor in useful substances.

Zinc is not abundant in modern man's diet and is even lower in vegetarian and vegan diets.

Taking premium quality raw zinc provides the necessary minimum levels of zinc that the body needs to function at optimal levels. This eliminates any possibility of the negative effects of zinc deficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which food has the highest zinc content?

Ocean oysters are known for having the highest zinc content, with levels of this mineral also high in a number of other ocean and marine foods. We can also get enough zinc from red or poultry meat.

Is it safe to take a zinc supplement every day?

You should not exceed zinc intake in amounts greater than 40 mg per day for more than a few days. Taking 15 mg of supplemental Zinc from zinc citrate is adequate to add to your diet.

What health conditions is zinc best for?

Допълнителният прием се препоръчва при лабораторно доказан дефицит на цинк, за хора с придобити имунодефицитни състояния, при диарии и макулна дегенерация. Добавянето на цинк е удачно и след оперативни интервенции и заболявания на червата.