Wagner Professional Ultimate Zinc Sustain 60 Vegetarian Capsules

Maintain a healthy immune system function
Zinc deficiency can impair the immune system and increase susceptibility to viruses and bacteria2. Zinc can help reduce the symptoms of the common cold by stopping the rhinovirus from binding to cells and replicating. This shortens the duration of a runny or blocked nose, a scratchy or sore throat and cough significantly.3-5

Research shows that magnesium affects innate and adaptive immunity. It acts as a co-factor for immunoglobulin synthesis, antibody-dependent cytolysis, macrophage response and proliferation, and function of lymphocytes.6 Additionally, magnesium is involved apoptosis
and thymocyte-gene expression.7

The immune system needs Vitamin B6 to produce white blood cells and to combat infection and inflammation.8-10

Vitamin A is involved in the production and function of white blood cells. Low levels of Vitamin A can increase susceptibility to infections and delay recovery.11,12

Taurine and taurine halo-amines are components of innate immunity.13 Taurine is believed to have anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties.24

Supports skin health
Zinc plays a role in maintaining skin integrity and structure. Zinc deficiency slows epithelialisation and results in delayed wound healing.14 Research shows that people with chronic wounds or ulcers often have lower zinc levels; and that supplementing with zinc can help improve their wound healing.15,16

Zinc can also help improve the skin of those suffering with acne. Several studies have found that taking a zinc supplement for 12 weeks can help improve acne significantly.17-19

Vitamin A stimulates wound healing by increasing epidermal turnover, the rate of re-epithelialization, and restoring epithelial structures. Retinoic acid has also been demonstrated to enhance production collagen type I and fibronectin. Plus, it increases proliferation of keratinocytes and fibroblasts, and decrease levels of degrading matrix metalloproteinases.20-21

Supports healthy reproductive hormones in males
Zinc plays a role in prostate health, sperm quality and motility;22 with research showing that men who take a zinc supplement have a higher sperm count than those who don’t.23

Summarised
– Zinc can help reduce the duration and severity of the common cold
– Contains additional nutrients that support a healthy immune system
– Zinc and Vitamin A support a healthy skin and may help improve wound healing and acne
– Zinc helps support male fertility