Jamieson Vitamins Zinc Gluconate 50 mg (100 tablets) is a supplement that contains pure elemental zinc gluconate, a naturally-occurring mineral that the body uses each day in order to function properly.

Zinc is often used as short-term therapy to help reduce cold and flu symptoms and to help arm the immune system. Most people need only use zinc regularly for about one week while cold symptoms persist.

Other individuals who may benefit from taking zinc supplements include the following: people with zinc deficiency associated with diarrhea people who've undergone gastrointestinal surgery people with digestive disorders, such as sprue, Crohn's disease and short bowel syndrome Zinc is associated with the function of about 3,000 different proteins and 200 different enzymes throughout the body. It functions as an antioxidant, supporting the body's natural defense system. helps strengthen the immune system is involved in tissue remodeling, cell repair, cell division and cell growth essential for normal fetal growth essential for the synthesizing of RNA and DNA helps maintain mood, mental clarity, and sleep (as it is used to help make serotonin and melatonin) promotes proper sense of taste and smell (helps produce the enzyme called carbonic anhydrase) helps maintain normal blood levels of Vitamin A.

The immune system can really take a hit when it's zinc deficient. The body can become more susceptible to infections, and wounds can take longer to heal. Severe zinc deficiency problems can include the following: prostate enlargement male infertility psychiatric illnesses (including depression) insomnia macular degeneration Jamieson's Zinc Gluconate is the most highly absorbable forms of zinc available. It's also free of toxic metals. Take one Zinc 50 mg tablet daily with food, or as directed by a health care professional.