Zinc, a vital essential trace element, is part of more than 300 important enzymes and influences more than 3000 proteins produced by the body. In food supplements, zinc is always bound to a binding partner. Zinc ascorbate is a salt of ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C. Zinc ascorbate is highly bioavailable and also has an antioxidant effect. Additional, pure vitamin C promotes mineral absorption and synergistically complements the effect of zinc in many areas.
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA):
Zinc contributes to:
- protecting cells from oxidative stress
- normal cognitive function
- normal immune system function
- normal acid-base metabolism
- normal carbohydrate metabolism
- normal lipid metabolism
- normal DNA synthesis
- normal fertility and reproduction
- normal metabolism of macronutrients
- normal vitamin A metabolism
- normal protein synthesis
- maintenance of bones, nails, skin and hair
- maintenance of normal vision
- maintenance of normal blood testosterone levels
- cell division
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA):
Vitamin C contributes to:
- normal function of the immune system
- maintaining normal immune system function during and after intense physical activity
- reducing fatigue and tiredness
- normal mental function
- regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
- normal energy metabolism
- normal function of the nervous system
- protect cells from oxidative stress
- collagen formation for normal blood vessel function
- collagen formation for normal bone function
- collagen formation for normal cartilage function
- collagen formation for healthy teeth and gums
- collagen formation for normal skin function
- absorption of iron
