Zinc, Quantum

Athletic Support

Strenuous exercise may cause mineral levels in the body to drop which may persist for several days, even after exercise is discontinued. Highly active athletes may lose important minerals, including zinc, through excessive sweating during prolonged exercise.  

Since zinc deficiencies can negatively impact mood and immune system function, they can even cause a reduced rate of injury recovery. Athletes who train by doing frequent, prolonged workout regimens may want to consider supplementing their diets to ensure they are consuming the minimum recommended daily intake of zinc.

Why is Zinc Important?

Zinc is the second most abundant trace mineral in the body and is an essential mineral responsible for supporting whole-body health.* This mineral is required for healthy growth of the body, wound healing, taste, and smell and provides antioxidant properties to the body.* Zinc supports many healthy metabolic functions.* 

Zinc also supports normal cell cycle activity through its critical role in cellular function including DNA replication, transcription, protein synthesis, cell membrane maintenance, and cell transport. If you consume a well-balanced diet, you may be getting adequate amounts of zinc. However, a poor diet may not supply enough zinc, a deficiency which can have negative side effects including poor growth rates, decreased immunity, and diarrhea. A zinc deficiency can be avoided by consuming a high-quality zinc supplement, such as Quantum Zinc.  

Essential Minerals and their Vital Support

No less than 16 essential major minerals are responsible for supporting whole-body health. In addition to calcium, magnesium, and iron, zinc is an essential mineral which can be found in foods such as nuts, leafy greens, and beans, as well as in supplement form. Zinc helps support the cell cycle and maintenance of muscle and nerve function and is an especially key player in these processes.* Zinc is also required for the function of hundreds of enzymes that facilitate metabolic processes in the body. 

Healthy Immune System Support*

The purpose of the immune system is to keep the body healthy. Zinc deficiency can result in immune dysfunction, while healthy levels of zinc can help support and even improve immune cell functions.* Zinc is critical in supporting both innate and adaptive immunity. Immune cells communicate with one another to determine which cells are healthy and which aren’t. In order to communicate well, immune cells need to have healthy receptors. To activate these receptors, ligands (tiny bonds found between receptors) must be healthy. Zinc supports ligand health, which in turn supports intercellular communication and normal cell function, resulting in optimized immune system health.* 

Healthy Mood Support*

Fascinating research shows how zinc supports many synaptic processes in the brain. To support healthy moods, zinc promotes healthy serotonin levels, helps maintain synaptic plasticity, and supports healthy regulation of the central nervous system.*  

Highly Absorbable Form of Zinc

Because zinc is crucial in maintaining whole-body health, it’s important to choose a highly absorbable form. Many zinc supplements contain zinc oxide or zinc carbonate, which are almost insoluble and poorly absorbed. Quantum Zinc is made with zinc sulfate heptahydrate, a hydrated form of zinc sulfate that is water soluble and highly absorbable. 

Why Quantum Zinc?

Despite the importance of zinc in the human body, excess zinc is not stored in the body. Zinc must be regularly consumed in order for the body to maintain healthy metabolic functions. The recommended daily intake of zinc is 11 mg. for men and 8 mg. for women, with an upper intake level of 40 mg. per day. Now you can supplement your own zinc levels with Quantum Zinc, a high-quality, highly absorbable zinc booster to support immune health, healthy mood, and overall well-being.*