What is Vitacost Albion Chelated Zinc?

Vitacost Albion Chelated Zinc is a high quality chelated form of the essential mineral zinc.

Chelated minerals are minerals that have been chemically bound to another molecule (typically an amino acid) to form a complex. Chelation naturally occurs during digestion, after stomach acid and enzymes break down protein into amino acids. Amino acids bind to minerals, assisting their transport through the intestinal walls.

Unfortunately, the body is not efficient at producing chelated minerals. So, Albion developed an exclusive technology that mimics the body’s natural chelation process, producing readily absorbable organic chelated minerals in supplement form. Glycine, an easily identified and efficiently absorbed amino acid, is the chelator (binding agent) most commonly used in Albion formulations.

Albion chelated minerals are:

• Produced in laboratories under carefully controlled conditions, utilizing an advanced, patented chelation process
• Nutritionally functional with an ultimate glycine-to-mineral molar ratio
• Clinically researched and chemically validated with TRAACS (The Real Amino Acid Chelate System)
• Guaranteed pure and stable

How does Vitacost Albion Chelated Zinc support health?

• Zinc is a trace mineral essential for proper growth, development and reproduction, as well as numerous body processes, from eye health to immune function to regulation of appetite, taste and smell.*
• It’s required for the proper function of approximately 300 enzymes.
• Zinc is an antioxidant, meaning it helps protect healthy cells from the potentially damaging effects of free radicals.*
• It’s necessary for the formation of superoxide dismutase (SOD), which is an important free radical scavenger in the body.*
• Supports healthy protein and DNA synthesis.*
• Supports prostate tissue health, sperm motility and testosterone metabolism.*
• Involved in healthy insulin production.*
• Zinc deficiency in the elderly can often accompany age-related immune decline.*

Why choose Vitacost Albion Chelated Zinc?

• Features Albion chelated zinc for optimal absorption
• Supplies 30 mg of zinc per single-capsule serving
• Includes a proprietary absorption-support nutrient blend with ginger root, black pepper (Piper nigrum), digestive enzymes and prebiotics to further support absorption
• Contains 180 servings per bottle
• Exceptional quality at an extraordinary value

About Vitacost
All Vitacost products are laboratory tested to meet FDA standards for identity, purity and composition. All products are tested for heavy metals, microbiology and contaminants. Vitacost products are produced in a NSF Certified facility. Freshness is guaranteed.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.