Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral that our body uses in countless ways. It is involved in different body functions such as protein synthesis and immune function.
Benefits
- Zinc has a role in the process of cell division.
Zinc contributes to:
- normal DNA synthesis.
- the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- normal cognitive function.
- normal macronutrient metabolism.
- the maintenance of normal vision.
- the maintenance of normal skin.
- the normal function of the immune system.
Dosage
We included 2.5mg (25% NRV*).
Gobi Gold® mindset is to supplement your daily food intake. You can reach the daily recommended dose by eating:
- 70g of beef (chuck steak)
- 2 cups of cooked lentils
Goes well with
Vitamin C. Zinc and vitamin C act synergistically to support the brain. Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function and Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress and normal functioning of the nervous system.
Bioavailable Zinc form
Zinc citrate is a chelated form of zinc with increased bioavailability compared to inorganic zinc forms.
*NRV: Nutrient Reference Values (NRV) according to EU regulation No 1169/2011.
Read the evidence
Gromova, O. A., Torshin, I. Y., Pronin, A. V., & Kilchevsky, M. A. (2019). Synergistic Application of Zinc and Vitamin C to Support Memory and Attention and to Decrease the Risk of Developing Nervous System Diseases. Neuroscience and Behavioral Physiology, 49(3), 357–364. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11055-019-00740-0
Gupta, M., Mahajan, V. K., Mehta, K. S., & Chauhan, P. S. (2014). Zinc therapy in dermatology: A review. Dermatology Research and Practice, 2014(July). https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/709152
Haase, H., & Rink, L. (2009). The immune system and the impact of zinc during aging. Immunity and Ageing, 6(July). https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-4933-6-9
