Zinc Pills: Immune, Prostate & Male Fertility Support

Zinc is one of 16 essential trace minerals your body needs for optimal health. Next to iron, it is the most abundant mineral in your body and is found in almost every cell. Zinc is central to the proper functioning of more than 300 enzymes and is essential for proper growth and development.

Despite its critical importance, dietary Zinc deficiency is surprisingly common. Low levels of Zinc have been detected in people with a number of conditions including diabetes, eating disorders, male infertility, diarrhea, and osteoporosis. Certain groups face elevated risk of deficiency, including people who have had gastrointestinal surgery, those with digestive disorders such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, vegetarians, and older adults — studies indicate that 35%–45% of adults aged 60 or older have Zinc intakes below the estimated average requirement.

High-quality Zinc pills offer a convenient way to help maintain adequate Zinc status, supporting the immune system, reproductive health, wound healing, and numerous other physiological processes. The body cannot synthesize Zinc on its own, so it must be obtained from dietary or supplemental sources.

This product features OptiZinc®, the only premium Zinc supplement approved by the FDA as safe for human nutrition. OptiZinc® is a patented 1:1 complex of Zinc and 100% natural methionine — the amino acid that is best absorbed by the body — and also serves as an antioxidant.

Studies show that OptiZinc® (Zinc mono-methionine) is absorbed better, retained longer, and is more effective than ordinary Zinc supplements tested. It also resists binding with dietary fiber and phytate — organic compounds found in many plant foods that commonly inhibit Zinc absorption. A Zinc absorption of only 10–15% is estimated from diets high in unrefined cereals, compared to 30–50% from diets rich in animal foods, making the bioavailability advantages of OptiZinc® particularly relevant.

Unlike other Zinc supplements, OptiZinc® will not cause anemia by removing iron from cells. Each tablet delivers 20 mg of OptiZinc®, well within the Recommended Dietary Allowance of 8 mg/day for women and 11 mg/day for men and comfortably below the Tolerable Upper Intake Level of 40 mg/day for adults.

Zinc pills may be especially beneficial for individuals who want to support their immune system. Research suggests that Zinc supplementation supports immune cell function and may help protect against colds and upper respiratory illnesses. People who are deficient in Zinc are more susceptible to infections.

Men seeking reproductive and prostate support may find Zinc pills particularly relevant. The hormone testosterone requires Zinc for its production, and infertility resulting from low testosterone levels may respond to increased Zinc intake. Symptoms resulting from an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) may also be supported with additional Zinc. The prostate gland accumulates the highest Zinc concentration of any soft tissue, and research suggests Zinc regulates 5α-reductase activity and promotes healthy apoptosis of prostate epithelial cells.

Individuals facing surgery are encouraged to take sufficient Zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C before and after the procedure. Studies show that taking sufficient amounts of these nutrients may help optimize wound healing.

Women dealing with Candida or yeast infections may also benefit from Zinc's immune-boosting capabilities, an effect that may be enhanced by combining Zinc with vitamins A, C, and E.

Populations at higher risk for Zinc deficiency — including older adults, vegetarians, people with digestive disorders, and those who have undergone weight loss surgery — may particularly benefit from consistent Zinc supplementation.

Take one (1) tablet daily with meals. Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.

Each tablet provides 20 mg of OptiZinc® Zinc mono-methionine. The product contains 250 tablets per bottle. It is gluten free, dairy free, soy free, and grain free.

It is worth noting that taking supplements containing a substantial amount of iron (25 mg or more) at the same time as Zinc supplements may reduce Zinc absorption. Zinc may also interact with certain medications, including quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics — to help avoid this interaction, take the antibiotic at least 2 hours before, or 4 to 6 hours after, taking a Zinc supplement. Those taking penicillamine should separate doses by at least 1 hour.