{"product_id":"zinc-20mg","title":"Zinc 20 mg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSupports the immune system and many other bodily processes. This product is also part of our Bio-Max Series that uses forms of nutrients that have been clinically proven to be among the best absorbed and most highly bioavailable. Gluten and casein free. Ultra Tested.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZinc is present in every cell in the body and is also a component of over 200 enzymes and involved in more enzymatic reactions than any other mineral constituent in mammals. Zinc is essential for normal skin, vision, smell, taste, reproduction, brain development, protein synthesis and wound healing. It is also one of the most important factors in a healthy immune system. Zinc is involved in just about every aspect of the immune system, including the immune system enhancing “T” cells that are necessary for immune system response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZinc levels in the body may be lowered for many reasons including the following:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eoccasional diarrhea;\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003efiber consumption, which causes zinc excretion through the intestinal tract;\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eperspiration;\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehigh calcium and iron consumption;\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecopper ingestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChildren and adults need between 10 mg and 50 mg daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThough the recommended daily value is 15 mg, it is generally recognized that 30% to 50% of ingested zinc is not absorbed due to complexing with phytic acid, perspiration loss, fiber transport through the intestines or because of the competition for absorption with copper, iron and calcium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KIRKMAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32343456284803,"sku":"18900","price":17.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/0960\/9603\/products\/ZINC20MG-18900.jpg?v=1611209143","url":"https:\/\/myvillanegreen.com\/products\/zinc-20mg","provider":"Village Green Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}