Zinc is recognized as an essential mineral for maintaining a healthy immune system.

ZINCM-1010 ZINC-50mg.

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AND THE COMMON COLD

Zinc is recognized as an essential mineral
for maintaining a healthy immune system.

A variety of other important functions including protein synthesis, tissue growth and sexual development. Zinc is also necessary for wound healing, bone metabolism, and the senses of taste, smell and vision. Although zinc is found in many different foods, low levels may be seen in the elderly, poor diets and certain health conditions. It is zinc's ability to improve the immune function that has brought so much attention to this amazing trace mineral.

What Causes a Cold?
Some 60-70 percent of upper respiratory infections, or common colds are believed to be caused by rhinoviruses according to data obtained by using biotechnological advances. Symptoms of the common cold are more specifically caused by the body's immune reactions to rhinoviruses and other cold-causing pathogens. In the United States each year, adults develop an average of two to four colds, and children develop an average of six to eight colds. The financial loss in terms of working hours is substantial. Even a treatment that is partially effective in relieving cold symptoms could markedly reduce the physical and economic stress brought on by colds.

Zinc Lozenges Relieve Colds:
A study by Mossad et al., was conducted at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in 1996. This double-blind study examined the effects of taking zinc lozenges in decreasing the duration of the common cold. The study was carried out with 100 patients who developed symptoms of the common cold within 24 hours before starting the study. The supplement group received zinc lozenges every 2 hours while awake for as long as they showed cold-like symptoms. Patients in the placebo group received lozenges without zinc gluconate. The results clearly demonstrated over a 40% reduction in the duration of cold symptoms (4.4 days compared to 7.6 days for the control group). It is important that zinc therapy be started at the earliest onset of cold or flu-like symptoms.

In another study, Godfrey, et al., administered zinc lozenges within 24 hours after the onset of cold symptoms to 35 patients and a placebo to another 38 individuals. The duration and severity of the colds were reduced by over 50% in the supplemented group (an average of 4.3 days vs. 9.2 days for the placebo group.
How Zinc Works:
The release of Zinc ions from mast cells (cell-mediated defense), appears to play a significant role in the termination of inflammation and production of histamines in colds and the prevention of nasal allergy symptoms. Zinc ions are also required for the inhibition of rhinovirus replication, cell membrane protection and T-cell lymphocyte activation and release. A study by Golden et al., showed zinc deficient children to have a greater heightened susceptibility to severe infections and a reduction in the function of the thymus gland; an indication of lowered immune activity.

Usage:
One should not take more than 120 mg per day. Do not take Zinc lozenges for more than 7 days if you are taking more than 30 mg per day. Consult your physician if your cold-like symptoms persist.

Supplement Facts
250 Tablets per Bottle
SUGGESTED USE FOR ADULTS: As a dietary supplement take 1 tablet per day with water or juice.

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References:

Godfrey JC et. al., "Zinc gluconate and the common cold: a controlled clinical study", J.lnternal Med. Res.,20:234-46; 1992 Mossad SB et al.,"Zinc gluconate for treating the common cold: A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study." Annals Int. Med. 125:2, 81-88; 1996.

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