OrgaVitaz-Zn is an extract of mushrooms, primarily milky mushroom or shitake standardized with kelp for 5% Natural Zinc nutrition. Mushrooms represent a good source of Natural Zinc foods. Dried Shitake has nearly 8.15 mg of Zinc per 100 gm and dried milky mushroom has 6.73 mg/100 gm of Natural Zinc.

Zinc in mushroom is mostly bound to protein/aminos. Organic acid Zinc is less compared to proteinates, but Zinc is also available bound to B vitamins.

Zinc is a critical mineral in human health and its deficiency may be a health disaster. Zinc is found in every tissue in the body, directly involved in cell division. Zinc participates in more than 200 enzymatic reactions in the body and plays a critical role in synthesis and stabilization of genetic material. Zinc is necessary for the production of neurotransmitters in the brain. Adequate intake of zinc is essential for normal fetal growth and normal maintenance of pregnancy.

Dose

20 mg of OrgaVitaz-Zn offers 10% RDA for Zinc supplementation in addition to the health benefits of mushrooms.

Health Benefits

• Zinc is an important nutrient for the immune system because it is essential for the formation of antibodies, white blood cells, thyroid gland and hormone function.

• Zinc is involved in the metabolic processes of the thyroid and adrenal glands, ovaries and testes. It is important for the normal development of male sex hormones and the prostate.

• Zinc is important for optimal physical performance, energy levels, body composition, protein synthesis and effects stress and aging.