Zinc affects virtually all aspects of the immune system, from non specific barrier functions of the passive immune system (skin, mucous membranes etc.,) to the specific lymphocytic functions of the active immune system. Zinc functions as an antioxidant and a membrane stabilizer. Zinc citrate supplements this vital mineral Zinc, which is involved in all the four immune defense components. Nonspecific passive, non-specific active cell-mediated and antibody (humoral) mediated. Zinc also plays important roles in growth which extends outside of the pituitary level.

Zinc Citrate represents a totally reacted and nutritionally functional chelate of Zinc and the naturally occurring Citrate in the human body.

Zinc Citrate has the added benefits of better absorption, greater tolerance and enhanced physiological benefits.

The Food and Nutrition Board of the Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences has recommended the following Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for zinc.