Zinc Complex
As an essential trace element, zinc is integral to the function of over 300 enzymes and influences more than 3000 of the body's proteins. In supplements, zinc is always bound to a partner molecule, such as bisglycinate, malate, or lysinate. The body utilises different pathways to absorb and metabolise these various forms, each offering a distinct efficacy. Our Zinc Complex Ultra leverages this principle by combining the advantages of eight harmoniously balanced zinc compounds into a single synergistic formula. This approach utilises multiple absorption channels, ensuring the forms complement each other perfectly.
The different active partners are involved in numerous important bodily functions, such as maintaining the immune system, metabolism and fertility, for cell division and DNA synthesis, as well as for maintenance of healthy eyes, hair and nails. Vitamin C rounds off the active complex by promoting the absorption of minerals and synergistically supplementing the effect of zinc in many areas.
Zinc malate: Zinc malate is the zinc salt of malic acid, which has good bioavailability. Malic acid is found in the metabolism of all cells and is involved in many metabolic processes in the human organism. In nature, it is mainly found in the unripe fruits of numerous fruit varieties such as apples, quinces, gooseberries and grapes.
Zinc bysglycinate: The chelated compound zinc bysglycinate, consisting of zinc and the amino acid glycine, is considered one of the most bioavailable zinc compounds. Chelation protects the zinc from interaction with food components that inhibit absorption, allowing it to reach the site of absorption unhindered. Due to its special absorption pathways, zinc bysglycinate also interacts less with other trace and bulk elements. Zinc bysglycinate reaches the brain, reproductive organs, liver and pancreas particularly well.
Zinc gluconate: Zinc gluconate, which is also highly bioavailable, is a salt of gluconic acid, a fruit acid that is also found in organic lemonades or fermented kombucha. It is also produced in the body as a by-product of the breakdown of glucose.
Zinc ascorbate: Zinc ascorbate is a salt of ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C. Zinc ascorbate has good bioavailability and also has an antioxidant effect.
Zinc lysinate: Zinc lysinate is a compound of zinc and the amino acid lysine with very good bioavailability. It is one of the essential amino acids and is a necessary building block for protein synthesis. As a component of body protein, lysine is contained in the important connective tissue protein collagen and is therefore indirectly involved in the formation and maintenance of cartilage, skin, hair, teeth, bones, tendons and muscles.
Zinc acetate: Zinc acetate is the salt of acetic acid. In nature, it is mainly found in plant juices and essential oils. In the body, it is formed during the breakdown of fatty acids. Zinc acetate also has good bioavailability.
Zinc mono-L-methionine sulphate: Zinc mono-L-methionine sulphate is a zinc compound with very good bioavailability and consists of zinc, the amino acid methionine and sulphate. Methionine is one of the essential amino acids and is an important source of sulphur in the human diet.
Zinc picolinate: Zinc picolinate is the salt of picolinic acid, an intermediate stage in the metabolism of the amino acid tryptophan. It is considered to be able to improve the absorption of zinc, which gives zinc picolinate good bioavailability.
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
