BioCeuticals Zinc Sustain 120t

Description

Zinc Sustain features 30mg of zinc in an amino acid chelate form and cofactors to assist with its absorption. Zinc has many physiological roles and is involved in the major metabolic pathways of the body.

Features:

• Contains 30mg of zinc in the highly absorbable amino acid chelate form.
• Includes magnesium as well as vitamins A, B6 and C which are important cofactors for zinc absorption.
• Zinc and vitamins A and C have demonstrated roles in the maintenance of a healthy immune system and healthy skin.
• May assist in the management of minor wounds, cuts, scratches and abrasions.
• May balance and supports normal male physiology and function.
• Nutritional support for the maintenance of healthy sperm and prostate function.
• May be beneficial to women in satisfying physiological requirements of the female body.
• For the maintenance of healthy eyes.
• May provide nutritional support for the maintenance of normal healthy blood glucose levels.
• May support healthy neurological function.
• People with increased needs for zinc may include adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, and the elderly.

 

Each tablet contains:
Zinc (as amino acid chelate)	30mg
Magnesium (as amino acid chelate)	20mg
Retinol acetate	450mcgRE
equiv. vitamin A	1500IU
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)	100mg
Pyridoxine hydrochloride	30mg
equiv. pyridoxine (vitamin B6)	24.75mg

 

No added dairy, gluten, shellfish.
Pregnancy Friendly.

 

• If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.
• The recommended daily amount of vitamin A from all sources is 700mcg retinol equivalents for women and 900mcg retinol equivalents for men.
• WARNING - When taken in excess of 3000mcg retinol equivalents, vitamin A can cause birth defects.
• If you are pregnant or considering becoming pregnant, do not take vitamin A supplements without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
• Contains zinc which may be dangerous if taken in large amounts or for a long period.
• Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
• Always read label. Use only as directed.

Prescribing Information:

• Taking more than 40mg of zinc per day over a period of weeks may interfere with copper bioavailability.
• Substances that may affect zinc absorption or excretion include high dietary calcium intake, coffee, folate, supplemental iron, NSAIDs, antibiotics and diuretics. Separate by two hours.
• Concurrent use of vitamin B6 with phenobarbital or phenytoin may lower plasma levels of the medication.
• Taking vitamin A with isotretinoin (Roaccutane) or other retinol-based pharmaceuticals is contraindicated.
• Increased vitamin A levels occur in oral contraceptive pill users due to longer storage in the liver.
• Do not exceed a daily intake of 200mg of vitamin C in patients with haemochromatosis.
• High doses of vitamin C may reduce the response to warfarin.[2]