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If there were a super mineral, then zinc would be a contender. Zinc is an essential micronutrient that is crucial to more than 200 enzymatic reactions, and it plays a key role in growth, immune function and numerous other functions in your body. brClinical studies demonstrate zinc supplementation increases general wellness and has a beneficial impact on connective tissue, as well as reproductive and eye health. brbr If the body has trouble absorbing a nutrient, then it can't obtain the nutrient s benefits. Thorne offers two highly absorbable forms of zinc: Zinc Picolinate and Zinc Bisglycinate. Zinc Picolinate is zinc that is bound to the organic acid picolinic acid, which is naturally made in the body from the amino acid L-Tryptophan. Zinc Bisglycinate is zinc that is bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine - creating a true amino acid chelate. Benefits of Thorne s zinc supplement suite:br Zinc is necessary for the development and function of the cells related to immune responsebr Zinc is essential for activating a certain group of white blood cells - called T-lymphocytes (T-cells) - that moderate the body s inflammatory response during times of immune stressbr Studies have found that the antioxidant-promoting properties of zinc help mitigate oxidative stress br Zinc promotes healthy skin and eyes
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