Allergy Research Group Zinc Chewables has been discontinued by the manufacturer. The mineral zinc and vitamin C are both powerful nutrients that play multiple roles in human health.* Allergy Research Group® now offers a combination in easy-to-use chewable form, for convenience when taking multiple doses throughout the day. Ingredients Serving Size: 1 Tablet Amount Per Serving Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) 20 mg Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg Other Ingredients: Sorbitol, mannitol, berries flavor, magnesium stearate, sucralose. Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, chew or suck 1 tablet one or two times daily with meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. More Info Zinc citrate is well-tolerated and well-absorbed.* Zinc is an essential trace mineral that is crucial for immune system response, reproductive function, growth, and neurological development.* Zinc is involved in more than 300 enzyme reactions in the body and is an essential metal cofactor for one kind of superoxide dismutase (SOD), a major class of antioxidant enzymes.* The human body cannot store extra zinc, so zinc must be taken in regularly.* Population studies suggest that the prevalence of marginal zinc intakes ranges from 12% of younger adults to 30% or more of individuals over the age of 60. Dietary sources of zinc include red meat, poultry, shellfish, nuts, and seeds
