{"product_id":"zinc-lozenges-by-douglas-laboratories","title":"Zinc Lozenges, 100 Lozenges, by Douglas Laboratories","description":"\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eZinc Lozenges from Douglas Labs are pleasant tasting and flavored with sorbitol and orange extract. Zinc is an essential trace element required for the activity of over 300 enzymes and is involved in most major metabolic pathways. Zinc participates not only in catalytic processes, but also in the structure and stability of some regulatory proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eGeneral signs of human zinc deficiency indicate that zinc has important functions in maintaining immune function, reproduction, healthy skin, and growth. Numerous studies support the fundamental role of zinc for normal immune response in humans. Immune cells must be able to rapidly divide in order to respond to daily challenges. Like all rapidly dividing cells, immune cells depend on adequate amounts of dietary zinc.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eAs a cofactor of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), zinc can be considered an antioxidant nutrient. Zinc supplementation has been shown to increase the antioxidant activity of SOD, and provide increased free radical protection. Zinc deficiency disassociated with increased oxidative damage.  Absorption of toxic heavy metals, especially cadmium and lead, is lower in individuals with high zinc status compared to those with low zinc status. The body pool of readily available zinc appears to be small, which renders the body susceptible to deficiency and therefore dependent on a steady dietary supply of bioavailable zinc.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eWhile typical zinc intakes in U.S. adults are between 10 and 15 mg per day, which approach the RDA, intakes in the elderly are often low. Pregnant women are also at risk for zinc deficiency, since they have a higher requirement for this trace element.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Usage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"productDetailBulletList\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAdults: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 lozenge, 1 to 3 times daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eChildren age 4+: Take 1 lozenge daily or as recommended by a healthcare professional. Allow to dissolve in mouth or chew and then swallow.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul class=\"productDetailList\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eServing Size: 1 Lozenge\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eServings Per Container: 100\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cul class=\"productDetailList\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAmount Per Serving\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (as zinc citrate)  10 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eOther Ingredients:  xylitol, mannitol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, ascorbyl palmitate, citric acid, natural orange flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eContains NO: gluten, GMOs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eIf you are pregnant, nursing, trying to conceive, taking any medications, or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eKeep out of reach of children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"productDetailTextSection\"\u003eUse only is safety seal is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Douglas Laboratories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52420926013807,"sku":"zinc-lozenges-DGL","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/0940\/7599\/files\/zinc-lozenges-DGL_main_1.jpg?v=1768936223","url":"https:\/\/www.professionalsupplementcenter.com\/products\/zinc-lozenges-by-douglas-laboratories","provider":"Professional Supplement Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}