Zinc amino acid chelate is used as dietary supplementation.
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Uses
- Zinc amino acid chelate is used to strengthen the immune system, to balance the blood glucose
Benefits
- Zinc amino acid chelate is effective in the prevention of acute diarrheal disease and acute respiratory infection.
- For Immunity: According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, zinc is necessary for a healthy immune system. People who are zinc-deficient tend to be more susceptible to a variety of infections, such as cold and flu. For that reason, doctors sometimes suggest zinc supplements to boost your overall immunity and ward off infections. However, taking chelated zinc lozenges or using zinc nasal spray at the first signs of illness has not been adequately proven to dramatically reduce the duration and severity of symptoms. More research is needed to better understand what forms of supplemental zinc may be most effective against viruses and bacteria.
- Other Potential Benefits: According to the Linus Pauling Institute, zinc plays a myriad of roles in your body and may be helpful for preventing age-related macular degeneration, balancing blood glucose and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and reducing the incidence of infections in HIV-infected patients, although more research is needed before definitive recommendations can be made.
Caution
No side effects are known.
Interactions
None are recorded.
Other names
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Reference
Source: LiveStrong, http://www.livestrong.com/article/517962-what-does-chelated-zinc-do/
Clinicaltrials, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01791608